Halloween....SCARRY!

Halloween has been around for many years, decades, centuries???  Hasn't it?  For one evening, people get dressed up to look like their favourite gool, goblin or angel!  Children go trick-or-treating and parents hand out lots of candy...and many creative Halloweeners party until the wee hours.  The big question today is where did this all start and why?

What does "Halloween" mean...

Halloween started in...

Halloween was created by...

What I Have Accomplished So Far This Year...

We all accomplish things as we move through life, both personally and professionally.  At Heights we have almost finished the first 2 months of the semester and have done so much already:  Grade Nine Orientation, understanding the Holocaust and Bullying, Terry Fox Run, increasing the Spirit at Heights on Spirit Day, and most recently Commencement and recognizing student accomplishments today at the Recognition Assembly.

Write about the highlights of your first two months at Heights, including Comm Tech and other things you have been involved in.

An Inspirational Experience...

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the filming (videotaping) of the second last episode of this season, "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" at the CTV studios in Toronto.  This experience reminds me of the experiences I had when I was younger (much younger ;-) in the Comm Tech Industry.  It's all in what I saw and witnessed, from pre-production - getting everything and everybody ready, to production - the actual shoot, to post-production - editing the final program.

What have you experienced that you feel was inspirational?

If you haven't experienced anything yet, what do you think would be an inspirational experience for you?

(Write a good paragraph on this top, with a minimum of three sentences)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a custom that started many years ago.  All across North America, people celebrate this occasion by getting together and having a feast!

Where did Thanksgiving start?

Why was it started?

When is this event celebrated in the U.S.?

How does your family celebrate Thanksgiving?

Running for Terry Fox

The Terry Fox Run for the Cure has been an emotional event for me over the years because it all started when I was a teenager.  Terry Fox has been an icon across Canada, that many people are dedicating themselves to support by raising money to find the cure for cancer.  The Run for the Cure started in 1980 and continued yesterday, as many classes all over Canada were filling cans to raise money and awareness.

What does the Terry Fox Run mean to you?

How much money has been raised throughout the world so far?

How much money was raised at College Heights yesterday?
(if you don't know now, ask around and when you find out, add it to your post)