Let's continue to Celebrate Day Without Hate
By Ms. Ertelt
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
** YA Material. Strong language, violence. Starr Carter lives a double life. She attends a mostly white school with uniforms and a better education than her neighborhood school can afford. She also lives in a neighborhood filled with drug dealers, neighborhood markets, and family. Starr's dual existence is thrust into the spotlight after a party goes awry. Starr's friend Kahlil rushes her out of a situation and drives her home. On their way, a white police officer pulls them over. The random traffic stop turns violent, and Kahlil ends up dead with Starr as the only witness to what happened. As Starr's family tried to protect her, she begins to find her voice. A powerful, insigthful look into the current state of our country through the eyes of a young, black, woman.
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Eleanor is new to school in Omaha, Nebraska. She comes from an abusive home and does her best to make sure that others can't see the life she lives at home. Park is an Asian-American who prefers music and literature to physcial activity. Together, they bond and over a year, find what true friendship and love mean.
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapien's Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Sixteen year-old Sion Spier is a typical teenager, except he isn't. Simon is a not-so-openly- gay man who prefers to keep that part of his life a secret. Unfortunately, when he forgets to log out of his email at school, he is blackmailed in to doing things or risk being exposed. This forces Simon to leave his comfort zone, and challenge himself to do things he isn't sure he's ready or willing to do. He must do this without alienating his friends, forgetting who he is, and without messing up his shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he knows.
Follow this Podcast: Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teened: Author Rex is writing this novel and presenting the chapter-by-chapter read-aloud for middle schoolers offering real-time, about our real-world predicament in a webcast "serial". Tune in every Tuesday at 2pm ET to catch the latest of the story. Missed the first few? Go to the link to catch up. If you stick around after he's read the latest chapter, there is a weekly Q&A with Mr. Rex.
Helping Us Focus, Brain Breaks are the Key
By Mrs. Dockerty
We've talked about ensuring you give yourself breaks as you work through your "school day". Passing periods give you that chance in school, but remotely we don't always have that chance. Here are some ways to move your body or wake up your mind after working for a while.
- 9 Math Riddles that will Stump Even Your Smartest Friends : Yup! Math Riddles!
- 9 Brain Breaks: Short activities to give your brain a break and get you back on track.
- The Sid Shuffle: Ice Age-Continental Drift: Dance it out, People!
- CPR's Big Fun Button: Fun activities to do when you're bored!
Leave a Legacy of Kindness
By Ms. Whipple
"We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference."
~Nelson Mandela
Leave a Legacy means recognizing the impact we had on others and on the world. It's vital to find those things we're passionate about and orient our lives around the legacy we want to leave. Day Without Hate reiterates to us we need to engage with others in a positive and encouraging manner.
OMS Day Without Hate Video
Kid President How to Change the World
Imagine it's the future. Your family, friends, and colleagues are celebrating your 37th, 57th or 77th birthday. They are asked to describe the impact you've had on their lives. Your parents and siblings speak, your spouse and children speak, some of your friends speak. What is the story you want them to be able to tell? In one or two sentences, express the story of your life as told by the people you have touched during your life. Have each of your family members do this and share with each other. If there's something you want them to say about you and you're not doing it yet, what could be the first step to you moving toward making that story a reality?
Jeffco's Make Bake Shake Site
Jeffco has a site that has ideas of things to make, bake, and exercise. Click this Link to access the page.
