Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Tests - Thursday and Friday

All Global Classes I and II will have a benchmark (unit ) exam  - on Thursday and Friday.  Use Castle Learning and your notes and hand outs to prepare for exam.

Government Class - your journal response regarding Social Media and Free Speech is do on Thursday as well.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Participation in Government - Social Media and and the 1st Amendment

Should the 1st Amendment idea of free speech apply to the modern internet tools of social media? submit your answer below, or email ssgates@me.com or submit a typed or written 200 words.

2 historic people -just passed away - Were they heroes or villians.

Need Extra Credit or a Muffin - Answer the following questions - in a 150 word - mini statement - and if you are one of the 1st three to submit a decent answer - you will receive extra credit or a muffin (if your one of the 1st three. 

Who were these two people? Heroes or Villains? How did they impact their society , their community. Should they be remembered as a hero or villain or neither?

Person 1
Who was this man. -- when did he live - what his impact - read about him here

Person 2
2 pieces on this leader.
Who is this man? Why important?      and  10 ways this man changed the world



Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Open House and other Annoucements.


Open house is Thursday - October 6  from 6 – 8 pm

There will be a meeting of the Environmental Club IMMEDIATELY after school on Thursday, October 6 in Room 316.  Anyone interested in the environment should attend. We will be planning our yearly activities with the ESF students.



This year's yearbook is looking for artists to enter the contest to create this year's cover. Our theme is "Look into My Eye's and See My Falcon Pride." It must be drawn vertically and have no more than 2 colors. Entries must be submitted by November 5th to Ms. Gartner in room 254 or to your art teacher.


Are you interested in going to the Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Air Force Academy or do you just want some information on the Army and AirForce ROTC programs?  If you are interested in these opportunities you should attend the SERVICE ACADEMY DAY sponsored by US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th at 6 pm at OCC.  If you are interested please see Mrs. Centore immediately!



Want to be a reporter and help keep Fowler students informed? Any students interested in journalism, photography and writing for the school's new digital newspaper "The Fowler Forum" is invited to an informational meeting in room 254 next Wednesday, October 12 at 2:50 pm. Students who are in scheduled to take Journalism next semester are encouraged to attend, and all students who are interested but cannot take the class are also welcome.