Weekly Blog August 21-25, 2017

Weekly Blog

Summary:

This week was pretty mundane. On Monday, all I can remember doing is learning about the french horn and trombone in band. On Tuesday, I was sick, so I wasn't at school, On Wednesday, I had to miss band to help with picture taking. In social studies, we took our pictures. On Thursday, we corrected our first science notes. I also helped with picture taking again. In english, I did a simple review and introduction to Springboards. At the open house, we just waited around for about an hour doing nothing. On Friday, I learned that my reading level is 12.9+, which I didn't expect. I got all of the band work I missed done, and we learned about more instruments. I want to play the french horn or trombone. 

Highlight/Lowlight:

The highlight of the week for me was learning about more instruments in band because it's really fun and there's no stress when we do it. Another highlight is when I learned of my reading score. I expected to get a 9 or 10th grade level, but it was 12.9+! A lowlight of the week was how boring math is. There's just not a lot we did, and I had three days with math. Another lowlight is how we waited the entire open house presentation.

Lessons Learned:

I learned that we're going to be missing a lot of classes throughout the year. Hopefully I can keep my grades up!

Tico Taco Lalala

Weekly Blog August 14-17, 2017

Weekly Blog

Summary of Week:

This week was certainly eventful. On Monday, I decided not to run for 7th grade office because I had family here over the weekend and prioritized being with them over making posters and flyers. I helped Lucy hand out flyers with lollipops, which was a total disaster. For some reason, she was mad at me for handing them out while she was eating lunch. That was a waste of a lunch. Even worse, I was eating lunch until after the voting closed, so I never voted! That is just disappointing. In science, We finished setting up (finally) and started to learn about actual science. It wasn't much, though.In math, we took our star math tests, and we'll be starting actual math on Monday. In leadership, we shared our bio cubes and made our second bio cubes. In band, we "learned" about music theory. I started playing the piano in kindergarten. I'll probably not learn anything until we get our instruments. In english, we took our star reading tests. I think I got a really high score on both star tests, because I never learned how to solve the questions in class.. I hope I don't get put in victory math! That's about it. In social studies, we learned about the history of Ewa and geography of Hawaii and Oahu. I need to shorten this. School will probably get monotonous and I'll have less to say.

Highlight/Lowlight:

The highlight of the week was when Lucy found a package that had a twist tie in it that was labeled "Deluxe Computer Cable." It even looked like the package was unopened! The lowlight was when I was helping Lucy hand out flyers. It was chaotic, and Ahled still won. I didn't even vote! That made no difference whatsoever.

Lessons Learned: 

I learned that bribing people to vote for them doesn't work. I also learned that setting up class takes an incredibly long time. 

<--The "Deluxe Computer Cable"

Bio Cube Assignment Blog

My Bio Cube

Summary:

The Bio Cube assignment was meant to help us explain about us. It was also supposed to help us with speaking to an audience. For the assignment, we had to fill out the cube's six sides: Name/Picture, Obstacle, Personality, Significance, Background, and Quote. After they were done, we presented our bio cube in different venues such as a classroom and a cafeteria.

Highlight/Lowlight:

The highlight of the Bio Cube project for me was how simple it was. I finished it in a few hours. The lowlight of my Bio Cube was sharing it. I was worried I might disturb some of the other classes, so I didn't really project my voice well. I also procrastinated and finished my Bio Cube at the last minute. That is why my highlight is my highlight

<-My finished Bio Cube

Lessons Learned:

I learned not to procrastinate. I also learned to project my voice when I'm told to. I also learned how to project my voice so people can hear it better.

Reflection:

Overall, I think my bio Cube could be a lot better. I didn't think we needed to wrap it in wrapping paper, so I wrapped it in normal paper. I also never knew we needed a name and picture for one side of our bio cube. I'll put more thought into it next year.

Presenting in the cafeteria.

GLOs:

1.  Self Directed Learner: I was a self-directed learner by finishing the bio cube in a course of three days.
2. Community contributor: I was a community contributor by participating in the public speaking part.
3. Complex Thinker: I thought of different ways I could make myself heard during when we were presenting the Bio Cubes
4. Quality Producer: I used nice handwriting on my Bio Cube.
5. Effective Communicator: I tried my hardest to let people be able to hear my presentation.
6. Effective and Ethical User of Technology: I used technology to help plan my Bio Cube.

Presenting in the courtyard from far away.

Weekly Blog: August 7-11

Weekly Blog: August 7-11

Classes:

Science:

We were basically just setting up in every class. In science, Ms. Fujimoto told us how we should take initiative so we can learn better, and that we should always put 100% of our effort into work. She also gave us the complete list of things we need for the two years we will be here, so we can get right to work on Monday.

Math:

Ms. Gouveia made sure that we know where to find everything in our math books and showed us the various resources we had to do our work so we would have no excuses for not doing homework. This is extremely helpful to me, as I often used to forget to  bring homework home.

Leadership:

I tried to help set up A101 as much as I could. I also learned how to use Spotify and am currently setting up my playlist. While we presented our Bio Cubes, I tried to project my voice, but I don't really like talking about me and who I am. I also had to improvise and use the cube as a guide to what I would say. I'll get better at it.

Band:

Mr. Kawasaki talked about how band is a community, so we need to work together, and how we will earn our instruments by turning in work. He also said that we have after school rehearsals every Monday from 2:25-3:30. I hope I don't have to be at rehearsal or a concert and somewhere for leadership at the same time!

English:

Ms. Scarborough explained how we'll be doing most of our work online on a chromebook, and that we need an internet contract (No one even knows what that is!!) On Friday, she told us to write something so she knows our writing level. I wrote a story a page and a half long. It's pretty depressing. I wrote about a girl who lives in Detroit and doesn't see herself have much of a future. I might have overdone myself.

Social Studies:

Mr. Chong told us that we were going to be learning about Hawaiian history this year. He said we would focus on King Kamehameha and the Hawaiian monarchy. It's interesting and all, but I don't know how it would benefit me unless I became a war general for a conventional war. I guess I'll find a use for it sometime.

Highlight/Lowlight:

Highlight:

Working with my friend in science.

Lowlight:

Missing the bus on Thursday.

Lesson learned:

I learned that sometimes a slow start is needed to do something well. We literally spent a week getting settled, but on Monday we can get right to classes. I also learned to get to the bus stop early so you don't miss the bus.

Matthew And Emma working on a computer

Summer Assignment Blog

My Experiences of Summer Activities

Summary

Workdays:
I came in two weeks late because I was at scout camp. I came in at the end of the bulletin boards being put up. Then we rearranged the tables for schedule pick-up. After schedule Pickup, we mostly just did ids. I liked this because I got to know some of the other kids in period three in between the customers.
Meet & Greet:
I met Laila and Lori when we were separated into groups. I really like how the Pancit flag turned out and how it represented our personalities. Then, April came while the other groups were presenting their flags and how well they knew each other. Thankfully, we knew enough about each other to answer every question. In dodge ball, I lost every game, but it was still fun. Next, we had lunch. The food was good, but I'm not the biggest fan of hot dogs. The water balloon fight was really fun! I got soaked!
Schedule Pick-Up:
Laila was working the register both days so we were split up between the other groups. I started with helping people fill out the forms on Thursday. I enjoyed how there was always a customer to serve. We then went to customer relations. That was boring and I wanted it to end. After, I went to ids and gave people planners. I loved lunch! On Friday, I started with customer relations. It was pretty much the same as Thursday. Next, I did ids and I punched holes. It was hard. I helped people fill out forms for 45 minutes, and then I helped make lunch. I had to go before lunch, though.
Beach Field Trip:
I think setting up took a bit long, but the water was worth it. I think our team cheer was nice, and I hope we remember it! I was in the water all day swimming around and went pretty deep. Unfortunately, I got horribly sunburned. Sierra advised me to elaborate on my bio cube and to speak up.

Highlight/Lowlight:

Workdays:
Highlight: Getting to know everyone.
Lowlight: Having nothing to do and waiting.
Meet & Greet: 
Highlight: Water Balloon Dodge ball
Lowlight: Lunch
Schedule Pick-Up:
Highlight: Helping Fill out forms
Lowlight: Customer Relations
Beach Field Trip
Highlight: Swimming
Lowlight: Setting up/Putting away

Lessons Learned:

Workdays: Patience while waiting for something to do
Meet & Greet: Communication
Schedule Pick-Up: Focusing
Beach Field Trip: Wear sunscreen!

Expectations vs Reality

Workdays:
I expected the workdays to be different and have more variety. What actually happened is we mostly just hung out with each other and occasionally made some one's IDs.
Meet & Greet:
I just expected to do some fun group activities. I didn't even know about the Alumni before it. I didn't know we would have our own groups.
Schedule Pick-Up:
I expected it to be really hectic there but it was pretty calm, except for when it was crowded. I expected it to be crowded all the time, but it was really just the morning.
Beach Field Trip:
I expected us to do more activities. I'm glad that I got to swim most of the time.

Giving People Planners on Schedule pick-up day