WHAT JODEE HAD TO SAY
After school today, all teachers got to attend a lecture by Jodee Blanco. We went to Hayes to hear here. It was great to hang out with my colleagues, catch up and listen to an interesting speaker. She spoke to us about things we can do and resources we can extend to you guys when you feel bullied. She told us that she spent over 3 hrs. talking to some of you about your issues. I hope that those of you got the opportunity to speak to her got some real help. There was no time for questions since most of us had to get home to our kidlets and to our lives. Too bad cause I had fun. 

OPEN YOUR ARMS TO OUR KIDS!
Jodee gave us some great advice about understanding teens and some good tips to help with students who are being bullied. 

JODEE BLANCO MEETS MRS. RAGATZ
In this picture, she is standing near a person who rubs elbows with huge, important and very accomplished people like YOU!!!  

GEOGRAPHIC ISSUES IN RUSSIA p. 427-431
Ok guys, here are slides of the short section that I need you to read for tomorrow's quiz. I apologize that we do not have enough textbooks to go around but I am very happy that you have been very patient. We do what we must, right? OK This is the second half of p. 427. The first half is just a picture of some kids playing basketball in Russia. Click on the picture to make it large enough to read.