This school year was better than others a lot of stuff going on in, and out side of school. I would have to say that I attended a lot more school this year than any other years. I would have to say although I was here a lot more I learned less then any other year. I wish I would of stuck with gym for 4th block and not of been talked into personal Finance by my girl friend. The thing I regret most of from this year at K.H.S would be having M*. *****. Best thing about this year would be football going to state. I had the best times watching basketball and football in MADTOWN (aka Madison). If I were to compare the years I would have to say that this was my best one. The teachers in core charter really helped me get through. They were there when I needed help and even when I didn't, the support was great.
This year I accomplished getting my credits for science and English. The thing that disappoints me is that, some days when I had a lot of work to get done, I just blew it off and did something else. Next year, I want to try to stay on task and finish what I need to get done. During this summer, I am also hoping to get into the independent reading course, and work study, so I can get more competencies for more credits.
I was born in Cedar Rapids, IA; and during the first eight years before my family relocated to Wisconsin, I lived through three tornadoes. Over the past 18 years which I have lived in Wisconsin I have experienced two more tornadoes. Only a few summers ago, I was driving North on HWY 41 from Oshkosh to Appleton- less than a quarter of mile to the east, a tornado had formed and touched down. I relived this story as a I told it to the first block Literacy class. The fear, panic, and excitement which takes me over during tornadoes is not something that I look forward to or anticipate. The high school which I graduated from was devastated by an F-5 tornado in 1984. Nine lives were claimed, and millions of dollars had to be spent in order to restore semblance and infrastructure to the small rural community of Barneveld. Each time a storm moved in, panic could be seen in the eyes of the folks who had lived through the tornado in '84.
Given the above information, there exist a group of people who truly intrigue me- tornado chasers. Why would any healthy, rational, educated individual want to chase after something which is so destructive. I understand thrill seeking, but what I don't understand is why someone would want to actively pursue a tornado. Although smaller tornadoes routes can be predicted, I cannot begin to fathom why someone would chase after a larger tornado. Maybe my personal experience with tornadoes has provided me with an appropriately developed sense of fear. Maybe people who chase tornadoes have some sort of fascination that I am lacking.
What's your take? Why do you think some folks decide to ride around states such as Kansas and Oklahoma chasing tornadoes? Are there other types of individuals which intrigue you?
We are in the planning stages for our Open House which will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. I hope everyone plans on attending!
I would like the students to start thinking about cleaning out their cubicles. At this time next week.........everything you want to save should be safely tucked away. I will be in here next week-end 'spit-shining'! So use your time wisely and take a few minutes each day to go through the papers and loose things in your study space. We want to make a good impression on our visitors! :)
This week has been really busy and hectic considering we only have a couple weeks left of school. It seems like everyone is a little on edge. It's actually starting to get pretty annoying and frustrating. I'm just trying to get my work done so I can get my credits before school ends. But, it's getting harder everyday because people keep complaining about anything and everything. But, as of right now, I'm just gonna focus on the things that are most important for me to work on. I'm not gonna do anymore math for the last couple days we have left of school. And I figure since I only have one packet done for Finance, I'm just gonna save the rest for next year. The things that I really need to worry about right now is, my independent reading, modules B and C for my volunteers class, and keep up this the site cards for that class also. Well, thats all I have for you right now.
CORE Charter School staff and students are planning a fishing field trip on May 23rd. We will be gone for most of the day. Students will pick the location. All students must have their fishing license by Thursday, May, 23rd. You can buy your fishing license online and print it off by clickinghere.
