For those of you who are curious why we have a poster in our room that states: Be a donkey, not a horse,
it is because a horse looks for a leader in times of trouble. Horses are wonderful pack animals that will follow their leader anywhere. This can be great if you want train or ride. However, donkeys are different. They think for themselves; they do not look for a leader or exhibit 'crowd/group behaviour'. They assess each situation and decide cautiously what is best for them. And, they are not afraid to stand and fight.
In a bullying situation, think like a donkey, not a horse. Don't follow the leader, go with the crowd or run when you see danger. Take a stand. Defend yourself and others. Have you ever seen a flock of sheep in a field and one donkey grazing around with them? That is because farmers know: if there is danger (coyotes, for instance), a donkey will stand and fight for their pasture, protecting their 'right' to be there. They protect their comrades as well - the sheep!
So, in a bullying situation, be a donkey. Don't be a horse.
Class 8B: Sorry that Science period was not very productive. Our efforts will be rewarded, however, as WE GET TO USE OUR TECHNOLOGY NEXT CLASS!!! Mr. Slater said yes to our request for using stop-motion apps to record our MITOSIS videos. Your job is:
1. to take home the technology form I am going to give to you tomorrow, get it signed and bring it back ASAP.
2. bring your iPod, phone, etc.. next class ONLY if you: a. got your paper signed and, b. chose to do the stop motion video for your final cell task.
3. Check out some FREE Stop Motion Apps. There are tons out there. I use NFB pixSTOP for my iPad. See which app looks easiest to use for our purposes.
Class 7/8A:
- PINK DAY TOMORROW!!! THE MOST PINK WILL WIN A PRIZE!!!
- You need to hand in your missing assignments. Tomorrow. By 9:00 AM. You know who you are!!!
- Let's set up an emergency phone tree tomorrow during first break so we can use it in case, well, of emergencies!! Anyone want to take that on???
- Language: We will be creating our very own Websites tomorrow.
