I figured it's probably a good idea to alert you to the fact that we had our Make-A-Wish kick-off today. (Maybe you were already aware of this...)
Every two years, CJHS tries to teach its students about philanthropy:
Thank you, google.
You know, philanthropy - doing something to help others. Finding a good cause. Giving time and money.
Concord Junior High has raised over $250,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation. It has granted a lot of wishes for kids in Northern Indiana. If you can think of a way to help out, I'd like to encourage you to do so. I understand budgets are tight. I understand there's little time. But at least consider it.
As for the rest of the school day - today was pretty big when it comes to 7th grade social studies. You guessed it, it was ISTEP day. I'm pretty sure the entire school breathed a collective sigh of relief, the students, staff - all of us. I only wish I could see the scores today!
And we finally learned about the Mongols. Here's the Crash Course video we watched:
If you want the extra credit for reading and discussing the blog, tell your parents how you thought you did on the social studies portion of the ISTEP. Then, draw a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down on a scrap piece of paper, and have them sign it. (Don't spend more than 30 seconds or so on the drawing... I mean come on, it's the weekend.)
Turn it in when you show up on Monday.
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