Locked In

Imagine you went shopping by yourself to Walmart. You had your headphones on and you were checking out the new games. When all of a sudden you looked around and the store was closed. NO ONE was there it was locked up for the night and you had no cell phone.

1. What would you do if you got locked in a Walmart overnight? Explain your feelings

Locked In

Today I want you to imagine being locked in overnight at a store. You were there by yourself. You have your headphones on listening to your music, and suddenly the lights went out. You have no phone You are now all alone!

1. What will you do? You just realized you got locked in Target it is 10:00 at night, and no one will be back till morning? Explain

Manners Matter

Think of a time you saw someone in school show good manners. Did you feel happy and comfortable? I feel that when students are polite with each other good things happen. Manners are important everywhere you go; shopping, home, school, your neighborhood. Manners are needed for us to live in peace.

1. Tell me a time you witnessed good manners here at school and what you saw? How did you feel?

Manners

We all know when we hear and see people with manners, those people are usually nice people to be around. Manners matter in every situation. When you are at home, at school or anywhere in public. I always smile when I hear a student be polite to one another. It makes me feel more comfortable when people show respect and are friendly. Think of time today when you saw someone showing good manners. How did you feel?

1. I witnessed a student showing good manners when ...

Older People

In Japan they actually have a national holiday called "Honor Old People" or Respect for the Aged Day.

Write about an old person you know personally.

1. This has to be someone you look up to and respect.It could be a friend, relative, neighbor, someone else you know. Tell us why this person deserves to be honored.

Big Game

On Sunday the BEARS will play the Packers for a huge game to determine the NFC championship. Many families are sports fans. Many families do not root for the same team. Whoever wins on Sunday goes to the Super Bowl 2011 Game.

1. Will you watch the football on Sunday? If not, do you know someone who will watch the game? Today predict the score and why you think that team will win.

Bears vs Packers

This Sunday is a huge rival football game here in Chicago. Whoever wins this game will go to the Super Bowl. Chicago Bears have not won a super bowl since 1985. There has been many stories about the BEARS and Packers and who will become the NFC champions.

1. Will you watch the football game on Sunday? If you will not watch the game do you know anyone who will? What is your prediction of the final score?