Last Caption Contest

You know the rules--think of something clever to summarize this picture.

Five points if you post something by Friday, June 1st.  Make sure you include your name.

No School!

Monday, May 28th, is Memorial Day.  In addition to having the day off school and being my youngest son's birthday, this is a special holiday for our nation.  We have the opportunity to honor those that have given their lives in defense of our nation.  Unfortunately, most of us know someone that has given the ultimate sacrifice.  Besides enjoying our day off, please remember that there is more to Memorial Day than picnics and parades.

Farewell Seniors!

Seniors have the chance to celebrate at school today--with the JVS Senior Extravaganza.  All seniors will have lunch, play games, and just relax with their friends and classmates.

Tomorrow, Lorain County JVS holds our Senior Recognition Ceremony at The Palace Theater in Lorain.  Seniors will receive their program certificates, receive scholarships, and one student from each program will be named Outstanding Senior.  It's an exciting day as students finish the their time with us and move on to new opportunities--college, the workforce, and the military.  Good luck to all my graduating seniors!  I know you'll all have tremendous success.

Final Exam Schedule

Just a quick reminder about our upcoming final exams.  Seniors have exams first, scheduled for May 21st and May 22nd.  Juniors get the chance to hang around school a little longer, so their exams are scheduled for June 5th, 6th, and 7th.  Students should all prepare for the exams.  If ANYONE fails the fourth quarter, he/she will need to pass the final exam to maybe receive course credit.  I promise, the exams for class will be more fair than the one in the cartoon above!

A wish that ALL mothers have an enjoyable day, filled with helpful children and lots of hugs!

The 1960s

In American Civics, students have been learning about the 1960s.  This was a tremendous decade full of a variety of events that changed our nation.  We have discussed the Cold War, the Vietnam war, Civil Rights, and the scandals of President Nixon.  One item we were unable to really delve into was the music of the 60s.  For FIVE bonus points, share your favorite song from the 1960s.  Include the artist and a short explanation of why it's your favorite.  Be sure to post by Monday, May 7th, at the start of the school day.

Happy May Day!

May 1st is also known as May Day, a traditional Spring holiday in many cultures.  Some celebrate the beauty of the newly blooming Spring flowers, some decorate May Poles with colorful ribbons, and some deliver May baskets--baskets of goodies that they leave on neighbors' doors.

If you were able to establish a new custom for a May Day celebration, what would you like to do today?