Wednesday morning both 7th grade families green and orange, took a trip to the Little Rascals Orchard in Harvard, Mass. Where we investigated a crime scene. The crime was`nt real but it seemed real enough to believe. We looked for evidence to prove or disprove a crime that really happened, and that there was a reason for the body imprints, the hoove, foot and boot prints that were left behind along with a stick. We searched through the orchard, the farm and fields and apparently we did find clues. At the end of about an hour of searching and guessing what happened we had to turn in our stories of what we had thought happened. The winners were`nt announced but will be on friday, the 11th. Then we all got go out into the field and run around and even get wet it got pretty crazy but we really enjoyed the trip and the owners of the Crime Scene Investigation were very kind.

Thank You!!....To all at the Little Rascals Orchard!!!

Geek Squad Summer Academy

Are you into technology? Do you want to learn more about computers and video games? We have the program for you! During this 3-day program on July 7-9, Best Buy's Geek Squad will teach you how to use the internet to it's full potential, explore the wonders of movie making, compose your own song and build a personal computer. Only 200 students maximum. Register today!

www.imakenews.com/techboston

Build a Robot: April Break Technology Workshop

Here is a free learning opportunity for you technology-inclined students to consider.

TechBoston and Machine Science are teaming up again during the April Vacation Break to offer Boston middle and high school students a chance to engage in hands-on engineering activities. This 3-day course will give you the chance to build and control your own electronic devices and robots.

The training will be held Tuesday through Thursday, April 20th to 22nd, from 8:30 AM to 3PM at Madison Park TVHS.

There is no cost for a student to participate, but students must pre-register and return a completed parent permission form either via email or upon arrival on April 20th. Go to this link to register on line. http://bit.ly/tb-ap2010

Space is limited to a maximum of thirty (30) students.

Thumb ups or Thumbs Down: Williams vs. Yusef

I just got finished reading YuYu's book review on the Giver and I couldn't disagree with him more! I loved the Giver. I thought it was very thought provoking and it had a twisting surprise, which, left me with mixed feelings. This is what I think a good book is suppose to do! YuYu seems like he wanted the ending to give you an answer, but come on, Yuyu this is not an elementary book!!! I think it was a good move on the author's part to keep us wondering.

I will agree with parts of your review; I found it slow moving in parts, but when you find out what is really happening in this society, didn't it even stir up any interest, in that, some things were very controversial?

risk taking

In my class (315) we have been talking about risk taking and how some people need to take risks. People take risks in many different ways, like, student council. They had to step up and say they will take a risk and be the ones to represent their class. Also when people try things to get extra credit even if its hard they still try without complaining about it. The biggest risk that all the students took was getting in front of their classes and doing an oral presentation. How do you take a risk on your own without any one telling you to do so?

What are you doing this summer?

Do you already have a job lined up? Do you know of a special opportunity that you would like to share with your classmates? Boston has a great variety of jobs, camps, internships, and other things for middle schoolers to do in the summer. What are you doing?

Marijuana 2 be or not 2 be Legal!

I read in a newspaper about a voting poll that took place. Out of the people that took the poll, about legalizing marijuana, about 44% of those people voted for marijuana to be legal, however, 54% voted that the Congess should not legalize this law. Do you think this type of drug should be legal? Why or why not?