10 Things I am Thankful For
1.I am thankful for my mom because I can talk to her about anything and she truly listens to what I’m saying and what I need help with. She takes care of me when I’m sick, and she cheers me up when I’m down. My mom is also very artistic, she helps me with ideas for school projects, friend’s gifts, and party ideas. My mom is also my one and only shopping partner.
2.I am thankful for my dad because he helps me with my homework anytime I need him to and he helps me understand my questions. My dad is also the sports man, if I have any questions about sports or scores he fills me in on that. My dad is also the problem solver, if I have a problem, he’ll fix it.
3.I am thankful for my sister because even though she annoys me sometimes, she is still there when I need her and is fun to hang around with.
4.I am thankful for my Grandma Kole because she is the funny one on my dad’s side and she knows how to make me smile when I need a good laugh.
5.I am thankful for my Grandma Walla because she helps me work through my problems and make good choices and decisions throughout my childhood.
6.I am thankful for my Auntie Kay because she is always there when I need her, whether it’s a ride home from school or to stay home with me when I’m sick, she’s always there.
7.I am thankful for my Uncle Mark because he makes me smile and always has a joke or funny story to tell every time we see him. He always puts a smile on my face.
8.I am thankful for my Aunt Pam because she is the artistic one in the family and she helps me whenever I need some of her artistic style in whatever I’m doing.
9.I am thankful for my cousin Missy because she is the stylish one in our family and if I ever need any advice on clothes or an outfit she’s always right by my side. My cousin Missy is also like my older sister. She helps me if I have trouble with school or boys, she’s always there.
10. I am thankful for my Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dave because they are the fun and creative ones in the family and they always know how to make me smile and throw an awesome party.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
High School: A Month in Review
High School: A Month in Review
Old Friends, New Friends
I still see some of my old friends at school, but not all of them. Some of my old friends have different lunches and I don’t have classes with them, which stinks. Hopefully I will have classes with them next semester. I have made a lot of new friends, especially from Global Ed, like Jake Colley, Becca and Allie Koestering, Breanna Gabrielson, and a lot more that I can’t think of right now.
SHS Activities Attended
So far, I have been to the Freshman Dance, the Welcome Back Dance, some Varsity Football Games, and both of the Invisible Children’s events. I am looking forward to Homecoming this weekend.
Funniest, Weirdest, Scariest Moments
On the first day of school, I walked into my second hour, Art Fundamentals, late and as I was walking in, everyone in the class, including my teacher, stared at me like I had something on my face. It was so scary to be looked at by thirty different people.
Hardest, Easiest Class and Assignments
My easiest class would have to be Spanish. I’m not sure why but Spanish seems easy to me. My hardest class would probably have to be either Global Ed or Art Fundamentals. I know that Art Fundamentals should be easy, but it is actually hard. My teacher grades really difficult and it’s hard to get an A.
Top Five Current Events
1. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. LPS loses $7.7 million.
3. The Supreme Court just started a new session.
4. The H1N1 vaccine just came out a couple of weeks ago.
5. Herta Mueller won the Nobel Prize for literature.
Faces in the News
Some of the popular faces in the News are Barack Obama because he just won the Nobel Peace Prize. Another face that has been in the news lately is Hillary Clinton. A couple more faces in the news are the nine Supreme Court Justices, Hamid Karzai, Ardi, and Abdullah Abdullah.
Interesting New Words
Some news words that I have learned are perfunctorily- which means to do something out of routine, akimbo- which means to put your hands on your hips, and limpid- which means something that is clear and calm. Another word would be sylvan which means a wooded or forested area.
Popular or Memorable Songs
1. Run This Town
2. You Belong With Me
3. Down
4. Party in the U.S.A.
5. Replay
Popular or Memorable Movies
1. Haunting in Connecticut
2. Paranormal Activity
3. The Uninvited
4. Shutter
5. The Proposal
Rumors or Gossip
· Jon and Kate Plus 8 is cancelling
· Balloon Boy
· Stevenson didn’t win the Pep Rally contest on the news.
Fads and Trends
· Hollister jeans
· UGG boots
· T-Shirts
· Yoga Pants
· Neon clothing
First Cultural Event
I'm looking forward to going on a Global Ed trip within my next four years of high school. I'm excited for prom, next year's homecoming, and the homecomings to come! I'm also excited for basketball try-outs in 2 weeks and soccer team try-outs in the fall.
Other Noteworthy Achievements or Events
I hope that I will get all A's for this card-marking. I'm trying my best to work hard in classes and do good on my tests. I am playing indoor soccer for my club and hopefully Stevenson. I will be trying out for basketball within the next 2 weeks.
Old Friends, New Friends
I still see some of my old friends at school, but not all of them. Some of my old friends have different lunches and I don’t have classes with them, which stinks. Hopefully I will have classes with them next semester. I have made a lot of new friends, especially from Global Ed, like Jake Colley, Becca and Allie Koestering, Breanna Gabrielson, and a lot more that I can’t think of right now.
SHS Activities Attended
So far, I have been to the Freshman Dance, the Welcome Back Dance, some Varsity Football Games, and both of the Invisible Children’s events. I am looking forward to Homecoming this weekend.
Funniest, Weirdest, Scariest Moments
On the first day of school, I walked into my second hour, Art Fundamentals, late and as I was walking in, everyone in the class, including my teacher, stared at me like I had something on my face. It was so scary to be looked at by thirty different people.
Hardest, Easiest Class and Assignments
My easiest class would have to be Spanish. I’m not sure why but Spanish seems easy to me. My hardest class would probably have to be either Global Ed or Art Fundamentals. I know that Art Fundamentals should be easy, but it is actually hard. My teacher grades really difficult and it’s hard to get an A.
Top Five Current Events
1. Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. LPS loses $7.7 million.
3. The Supreme Court just started a new session.
4. The H1N1 vaccine just came out a couple of weeks ago.
5. Herta Mueller won the Nobel Prize for literature.
Faces in the News
Some of the popular faces in the News are Barack Obama because he just won the Nobel Peace Prize. Another face that has been in the news lately is Hillary Clinton. A couple more faces in the news are the nine Supreme Court Justices, Hamid Karzai, Ardi, and Abdullah Abdullah.
Interesting New Words
Some news words that I have learned are perfunctorily- which means to do something out of routine, akimbo- which means to put your hands on your hips, and limpid- which means something that is clear and calm. Another word would be sylvan which means a wooded or forested area.
Popular or Memorable Songs
1. Run This Town
2. You Belong With Me
3. Down
4. Party in the U.S.A.
5. Replay
Popular or Memorable Movies
1. Haunting in Connecticut
2. Paranormal Activity
3. The Uninvited
4. Shutter
5. The Proposal
Rumors or Gossip
· Jon and Kate Plus 8 is cancelling
· Balloon Boy
· Stevenson didn’t win the Pep Rally contest on the news.
Fads and Trends
· Hollister jeans
· UGG boots
· T-Shirts
· Yoga Pants
· Neon clothing
First Cultural Event
For my first Cultural Event, I went to the Invisible Children's movie. For my next cultural event, I went to the Invisible Children's event when the actual Roadies came to Stevenson.
Homecoming was so much fun. I had a blast. I never thought that homecoming would be that much fun. We went to homecoming in a limo that my friend got for free! We also ate at her house which was easier because we had 25 people in our group. Then I spent the night at my friend's house. That was fun too!
Some advice for freshman would have to be to not buy an elevator pass and make sure that you get a seat at lunch or have a friend save you a seat because a couple of days I haven't gotten a seat at lunch and it really stinks. Also, study for your tests and midterms! That's always important.
I'm looking forward to going on a Global Ed trip within my next four years of high school. I'm excited for prom, next year's homecoming, and the homecomings to come! I'm also excited for basketball try-outs in 2 weeks and soccer team try-outs in the fall.
Other Noteworthy Achievements or Events
I hope that I will get all A's for this card-marking. I'm trying my best to work hard in classes and do good on my tests. I am playing indoor soccer for my club and hopefully Stevenson. I will be trying out for basketball within the next 2 weeks.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Culture
Ally Koltunchik
3rd hour 9-24-09
Paragraph A.
I would define American culture as diverse and a variety of people all together as one. American culture is also a way that the people in our country are alike and a part of something bigger than just a country. It is important that we all are a part of one, united nation because if we’re not, then our country would fall apart. Americans may have different customs and different beliefs, but together we all feel that we will do whatever it takes to be a united nation. All of us, in one way or another, choose how we will share our diverse cultures and find things in common with all of them. For example, all people should remember 9-11 and all of those people that risked their lives to save other people. Also, people should remember the Pearl Harbor Attack and what happened to all of those citizens who died. Everyone should celebrate those two holidays especially because those are two historical events that no one will ever forget. Most people work in their community to help make where they live e better place for not only them, but the people around them. For example, the people of Livonia help to make our city better by having a Livonia Recreation Center, and other activities that people can do together to work as a team. Our community has tons of activities that kids, as well as parents, can do together such as sports, picnics, and other activities that families can do together. Even though people may have other religions, races or ways of living, we are all a part of one, unique, American culture.
Paragraph B.
My culture is many different things. I am Polish, German, Russian, and Czechoslovakian. Both sides of my family celebrate our cultures in different ways. For example, one time each year we go to my grandma’s house, on my dad’s side of the family, and we make Kielbasa with this special hand-cranking machine that my Aunt Marie has. Kielbasa is a type of Polish sausage. My uncle goes to the meat market before and buys at least 5-10 pounds of meat. Then my grandma puts all of the seasonings in it to make either the original one or the Italian sausage. It is a tradition that my dad’s Polish family has had ever since I can remember. On Christmas Eve, my mom’s side of the family comes over to our house and we celebrate Christmas Eve by going to church, either together or separately, and then we go to my house. We eat Pierogis (Polish dumplings), Kielbasa, and other ethnic foods. Then we will have the bread from church and break it to share with each other and say, “Peace be with you.” I am also a Christian, which I think separates me from everyone else because there are a ton of different religions that people can choose to have beliefs in. I believe that if different families didn’t have diverse cultures, then our world would not be the way that it is today.
3rd hour 9-24-09
Paragraph A.
I would define American culture as diverse and a variety of people all together as one. American culture is also a way that the people in our country are alike and a part of something bigger than just a country. It is important that we all are a part of one, united nation because if we’re not, then our country would fall apart. Americans may have different customs and different beliefs, but together we all feel that we will do whatever it takes to be a united nation. All of us, in one way or another, choose how we will share our diverse cultures and find things in common with all of them. For example, all people should remember 9-11 and all of those people that risked their lives to save other people. Also, people should remember the Pearl Harbor Attack and what happened to all of those citizens who died. Everyone should celebrate those two holidays especially because those are two historical events that no one will ever forget. Most people work in their community to help make where they live e better place for not only them, but the people around them. For example, the people of Livonia help to make our city better by having a Livonia Recreation Center, and other activities that people can do together to work as a team. Our community has tons of activities that kids, as well as parents, can do together such as sports, picnics, and other activities that families can do together. Even though people may have other religions, races or ways of living, we are all a part of one, unique, American culture.
Paragraph B.
My culture is many different things. I am Polish, German, Russian, and Czechoslovakian. Both sides of my family celebrate our cultures in different ways. For example, one time each year we go to my grandma’s house, on my dad’s side of the family, and we make Kielbasa with this special hand-cranking machine that my Aunt Marie has. Kielbasa is a type of Polish sausage. My uncle goes to the meat market before and buys at least 5-10 pounds of meat. Then my grandma puts all of the seasonings in it to make either the original one or the Italian sausage. It is a tradition that my dad’s Polish family has had ever since I can remember. On Christmas Eve, my mom’s side of the family comes over to our house and we celebrate Christmas Eve by going to church, either together or separately, and then we go to my house. We eat Pierogis (Polish dumplings), Kielbasa, and other ethnic foods. Then we will have the bread from church and break it to share with each other and say, “Peace be with you.” I am also a Christian, which I think separates me from everyone else because there are a ton of different religions that people can choose to have beliefs in. I believe that if different families didn’t have diverse cultures, then our world would not be the way that it is today.
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