We R One - Panther Football 2012

Solo Mission - Teamwork Challenge

"Good job" - "Should we fist pound?" - Yup

Today the students were sent on a "Solo Mission" - this was something unthinkable earlier in the year! But today, they were ready. Totally on their own and responsible for making every decision as a group, students were given the task to understand historical information about ancient Egypt. Who lead, how the information was used, determining when they could move on - all issues needing to be addressed. Classes began with 100 points and were scored based on their performance in five categores; Cooperation, Efficiency, Participation, Volume and Teamwork. Our ability to work with other people, to give ideas as well as take, and to look out for the whole group's interest are skills needed to be successful. We, team 6.3, are making our way to becoming a collection of change makers and leaders. #teamwork

2012 Logo Entry Winner! - Sam Dobbs

Thank you again to all who submitted a logo entry. You can still see all logos below - many were deserving of the title 'Know Strength Logo.' Sam Dobbs is a member of social studies period 2 - his entry received 85 votes! Congratulations again.

#63forever

Over the Shoulder Volume I

Click on the picture above to watch "Over the Shoulder Volume I" to review for tomorrow's Unit One test/quiz/exam. Call it whatever you want, but prepare yourself to show how much you've learned and let your hard work pay off. #63domination

Know Strength Logo Entries

Teach me how to Prezi

Prezi allows us to learn and teach. Today you will all become teachers by creating your own Prezi. Show what you know by creating an informative, interesting and fun presentation. Classmates will later be viewing your Prezi - maybe it will be you who teaches them something important. .


Prezis must include:
- 10+ facts about Mesopotamian daily life
- 5+ pictures related to your information
- Prezi name must be "Class period - full name" ex: p3 - Otzi Benedict Svenson Jr.
- Make it fun, intersting and unique.

Access Prezi here: www.prezi.com - follow the steps below to get signed in
step one: insert user name knowstrengthstudent@gmail.com
step two: insert password knowstrength
step three: click new prezi
step four: select your template (what your prezi looks like)
step five: insert facts and pictures

~ The World's Gonna Know Your Name ~

Does the world know you yet? Most likely not - after all, you have not even yet reached your teenage years. But, it is never too early for you to get ready for that distant time in life when you leave your mark. When looking back on life, too many people wish they had just "done more" - maybe moments slipped away, and opportunities were lost because they weren't ready to leave their mark. We study a lot of people of the past and we all remember certain people in our lives that left their mark on us. These people taught, encouraged, motivated and inspired us to do more, to reach higher. How are YOU going to do that for someone else? How will you make your life truly count? Look at your finger prints - only you have that mark. Leave them, spread them. #63forever #changemakers

Big things are coming!

Yo, it's time for a Logo - Calling all designers

Know Strength has officially been launched, and is making waves among the Blog community. It is time to give Know Strength what it needs - it's own logo! This post is dedicated to announcing the beginning of a friendly competition between 6.3 students. The competition is to create Know Strength its very own, and first ever, logo. This logo will be displayed anywhere Know Strength goes. Be creative, be artistic, be thoughtful, be unique - logo finalists will be voted on by 6.3 teammates. Winning creator will be rewarded greatly for their hard work and creativity. More details will be given during class.

Forever Remember 9/11

Like 2001, September 11th falls on a Tuesday. Today marks the eleventh anniversary of an event forever remembered for the innocent lives stolen, the heroes who showed real courage and bravery, and the millions of people who rallied together to unify a nation. September 11th, 2001was a day of sadness, shock and fear - September 11, 2012 should be a day of hope, love and peace. Acts of hatred and violence occur around the world each day. We are the path to a safer world, we are the future peace that is so desperately needed. Instead of look back and ask why, let us look forward and ask how - how can we spread love and tolerance among people. Everyone is different, everyone will not always see eye to eye. But, we as a people of the world can accept differences and live together in peace. It's up to us. Let 9/11 remind us of the power we hold in our hands to make change. 

*Visit this link for more amazing tributes and memorials of September 11, 2001:
                     http://www.jontzen.com/tribute.htm

SHOUT HOUSE "Welcome to Know Strength" Competition

WELCOME TO 'KNOW STRENGTH' - See for yourself which class shouted those words the loudest. Watch each video (videos go period 2 - northwest, period 4 - northeast, period 5 - southwest, period 9 - southeast) and vote for who you think was the best and loudest - winning class period wins treats for a day! VOTE VOTE VOTE! (Better know your cardinal directions (N,S,E,W) to vote for the right class!)

Dream BIG

Last night as I watched two different events on TV, I got to thinking about the people involved in each event. I watched the democratic national convention and a professional football game. All would agree, I assume, that political figures and pro athletes have come close to reaching the top of their profession. This success was not random, it was not luck and did not happen because by chance. Those people had a dream, probably something they developed early in their lives - they dreamt not to be "ok," "average," or "decent." Instead, people everyday make the choice to do more, be more and make a difference by clawing and fighting for their dreams. So what are you going to do today - be "ok" or are you going to DREAM BIG?