"Toot your own horn"

Toot your own horn!
This is an expression used to express what you can do well. It is a time to say, "Hey, I am good at that". Go ahead you deserve it. Pat your self on the back.
Complete this sentence. could be sports, grades, certain subjects, your a good friend, a sister, brother.

1. "I can toot my own horn" because I am good at......

Movies

Everyone like different types of movies. Funny, scarey, real stories, drama, and science fiction are all movie types.

My favorite movie for a long time was Titantic. I like the way it was funny, romantic and then scarey and sad. I have watched Titantic at least 5 times.

1. Today think about your favorite movie. Tell me the name of it and WHY you like it the best. Can you watch it over and over?

Names

Think today about people who go by their full complete name. Frank Lloyd Wright for example. He is never called Frank Wright. Always his full complete name.

My full name is Debra Jean Ann Kusnik, my middle name is after my grandmother. I did not like my name because my classes had many Debbys and, it was confusing. I wanted to be called Dj.

1. Write today your full complete name. Do you like your name? Were you named after anybody a relative or someone famous? Would you change your name if you could? What would your chosen name be.

PETS

A dog is the most popular household pet. Cats are the #2 choice. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. I have only had small to medium dogs. But I do love big dogs. Today think about pets. Pets can be very calming to their owners.

1. Do you have a pet at home? Describe what kind of pet you have? If you do not have a pet describe a friends or relatives pet.

Dogs

Today is the celebration of the St. Bernard. That is a playful,special, funny hard working dog. Some of you may have seen one with the mascot at University of St. Francis. These dogs are used for rescue and guide work

1. What is your favorite kind of dog? If you have a pet dog, tell about it. If you don't tell about a friend or relatives dog.

Sports

Today is YOUTH DAY. A public holiday that celebrates kids. This holiday is celebrated in Greece. Many schools have team sports and participation is mandatory.

1. Have you ever played on a team? If yes write about your experience, did you like it? what sport was it? did you have to try out? If no write about a sport you might someday want to participate in.

Astronomy

Astronomy is the study of the stars. Voyager was a tiny starship that studied the stars and took pictures of Neptune and the Milky Way. Voyager traveled for

12 years and 4.43 billion miles.

1. Do you know your Zodiac sign? Do you read your horoscope on occasion? If not tell me what you like and know about the stars?

Senses

Stevie Wonder wrote his first song when he was only 12 years old. wonder is a blind musician who sings, composes, and plays keyboards. They say when you lose 1 sense the brain makes your other senses increase. sight, touch, hear. Helen Keller could not see or hear and was a successful teacher.

1. Do you know anyone who has lost 1 of their senses and is still successful? What do you think would be the hardest sense to loose?

Letters

On this day, in 1985, a 10 year old girl wrote a letter for world peace. She wrote the letters to many fighting countries to ask them to stop fighting. Today think about our wold leaders.

1. If you could write a letter to President Obama what would you ask him? Pick 3 questions to ask the President about anything you wish. His family, the taxes, the wars, you pick 3.

Mothers

The first official Mother's Day was in 1908. This weekend is mom's day. Some people have a woman in their life that is like a mom.

1. Write 2 sentences describing your mom. Not her looks but, describe something you like about your mom. Only positive comments. Remember you can write about a special aunt, cousin, or anyone you admire that you are related and look up to.

Cinco de Mayo

May 5 1862 was the Celebration of victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla. Many people now celebrate the holiday in many festive ways.

1. Have you ever celebrated Cinco de Mayo? Will you do anything special tonight?

Give some details of what you would like to do for dinner tonight.

SLEEP

Sleeping is important for your health. When you are sleeping your body gets the energy you need for the next day. Some people sleep on mattresses some on water beds, couches, tents,and even the floor.

1. What time do you go to sleep on school days? Besides your bed where is your favorite place to sleep? Do you have rules at your house about what time you go to bed?

JOBS

Well right now you are only thinking about school at Dirksen and then on to high school. But, there will come a time when you are done with school and will decide college or a job? Today I want you to think about that.

1. Do you plan to go to college after high school? Where at? If you plan to go right to work at a job where do you picture your self working after high school graduation?

JOB

What do you think you will be doing when you graduate from high school? Today is considered "EMPLOYMENT DAY" this means the day to Honor people that are working and have jobs. Some jobs require going to a college some jobs do not.

1. What kind of job do you think you will have after high school? give me reasons for your choice.