Thursday post

Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it to class today because of the stomach flu but I thought I would make an effort to post anyway. Friday I plan on writing another letter that I never got to write today.

Wednesdays post

Today in class I wrote another letter for the troops two in total and tomorow I plan on writing one more maybe two more by Friday, if not more.

Tuesdays post

Today in class I wrote my first letter to the troops and gave a presentation to a class. Tomorow I have planned to write more letters and go around to more classes.

Monday (absent)

ABSENT. But while I was at home I was thinking of what I'm going to say in my letters to the troops. Also for Tuesday I have planned to go around and do presentations for classes explaining our cause.

(Late) Fridays Post

Friday in class i glittered and fixed up the posters me and my partner Jocelyn made. We made them more appealing and pretty. On Monday i plan to find more information on the senior home, me and my group plan on visiting. Also to start planning to write letters to the troops, and christmas cards for the Senior citizens.

Service Learning Project

Thursday December 2: Today in class me and my partner Jocelyn Maldonado made about 5 posters that will go up around La sierra Campus. These posters will help people get an idea about what our project is about. For tomorrow we planned to decorate the posters a bit more, mostly with glitter sticks. This will Help by bringing the point across but to attract the eye of the readers as well.

2010 Campaign AD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0mp99eEaic&feature=player_embedded

 My campaign ad isn’t about any of the propositions that are being proposed right now in the elections. This ad focuses on something way more important which is me and my classmate’s education. All the propositions that are being looked at and not one completely focus’s on education reform and I ask why? I am ashamed of my country for proposing the legalization of marijuana but not just that, that’s a main focus and our schools once again are left unnoticed. This ad is mainly about mothers who are concerned for their children. Not just their children’s education but their healthcare and future. I picked this ad over the rest because I know my grandma (mom) would be the first in line to do it. I think parents need to be more outspoken for their children’s future. The kid can only do so much then it’s up to the parent to take a stand. I know all mothers in specific are mother bears towards their children. Then why cant parents, teachers, and educators protect their cubs in need.  Take a stand for your children’s future and your own. Too many voices can create a blur but if no voices are speaking then what’s the point of a breath?

Students have voices to!

Obama faces hard questions and the students want answers! Obama is faced with real life questions by young students who went their to hear a "because" or a "this is why" to their questions. Obama is most certaintly a target in this questioner conversation but respectfully answers their questions with what he feels is the correct answer.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/14/obama-faces-tough-questions-from-students/?iref=allsearch

An easy Education search engine!

Looking for an education reform website? This search engine website has alot of options, artciles, and facts to choose from!

http://www.info.com/education%20reforms?cb=27&cmp=4315

Obama Interacts?

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/18/obama-calls-student-science-projects-inspiring-for-the-future/?iref=allsearch

Obama shows concern for school Science project because of school funding. But, praises students for such achievement with hearts of gold while working together and working with a sound heart and mind.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/10/18/obama-calls-student-science-projects-inspiring-for-the-future/?iref=allsearch 

Waiting for Superman!

Hate this economy and the way our education is turning out? well most of us do and if you are interested in doing something about it check this out ! Waiting for superman is a documentary, and a heart settled plan that needs to be mapped out and constructed with the help of the students, teachers, and most of all authority (Government)! http://www.waitingforsuperman.com/action/?gclid=CIOyzNzl3aQCFR5Kgwod51Y-Ig

Teacher Interview : Mrs. Stanfield.

For my teacher interview I interviewed Mrs. Stanfield. I asked her questions on the topic of education and her opinions. Mrs. Stanfield is not only a great teacher but an excellent person as well. She feels our economy is at its worst and is affecting our student’s education greatly. Mrs. Stanfield would love to make a greater and stronger impact on her student’s lives if they allow her to. Mrs. Stanfield not only encourages her students to fully focus on their education but to also remember to spend time with their family and friends and to never get to busy to forget who you are. Interview: 1.In your perspective what is the purpose of teaching? To teach the students not only academic skills, but real life skills as well. 2.What is the best way for a student to learn? It depends on the student…some learn better with hands on activities and some learn better with just notes. 3.What do you think is a reason for a student to go to school besides to get an education? To learn social skills, the students need to learn how to interact with a variety of people. 4.What class do you think should be added here that is not offered? A class on real life applications, how to write a check, budget for a month, and how to look for jobs. 5.What is one thing that you experienced in your high school years that you feel our school is missing out on? Food week, we had one week where clubs would bring food from different food from different places off campus and sell it to the students. 6.Do you feel that as a teacher you make a small or big impact on students lives? Some students I make a big Impact if they allow me to, if not then it’s a small impact. 7.Do you feel that our economy failure is affecting student’s education? Yes! Many parents can’t afford food or school supplies. Some students have focused on getting a job instead of school. 8.Do you feel that our schools sanitation is at its best and is always kept clean? No, due to budget cuts the campus is more dirty! 9.Do you consider a D as a passing grade? No, a D gives students credit. If the student wants to take the next class a student needs to have a C or higher. 10.What’s the best advice you can give a senior going off to college? Live Life! Focus on getting good grades, but don’t forget who your friends and family are. Be involved with the campus.

Class discussion Senate Bill 1070 Reflection

     Our class discussion topic was senate bill 1070. I would say everyone had different viewing points and evidence. The main argument that was brought up was that the process of becoming a legal citizen of the United States should be way shorter. With this argument I do agree with that but, I don’t think they should make it completely shorter and easy because just like anywhere else before going to a new country you should show the respect of learning the countries cultures and lifestyles. Also, it was brought up that it shouldn’t be a requirement   to speak English when you migrate to America. I completely disagree with that, if you’re moving to the US and not going to learn English then what’s the point of coming here? It’s not like all of the US knows, or will learn your language when you come to America it should be a requirement to learn English. In our discussion the main point that I brought up is that I think it’s selfish for illegal parents to illegally start a family, or move their family here. Let me tell you why, if my parents told me one day that we all were being deported and we have to go back where we came from and we can never come back, I would absolutely hate it especially if I have made friends, have a boyfriend and just have a lifestyle here in the US. Why not just go to the process of coming here legally and not have to risk putting your children through that or making your whole family commit a crime when it wasn’t their choice to commit. Another argument was that most immigrants come here to get a better life. Ok I agree with that but my question is why wasn’t their life alright where they were living in the first place, and what makes them so sure it’ll be fine anywhere else? These were the main arguments that really caught my attention during our class discussion. My opinion if not obvious, that senate bill 1070 should be passed because illegal immigration is a crime and why should they get away with that when all criminals go to jail or get punished always. Why should illegal immigrants be treated any different then criminals do?  

Islamic mosque Article

Rick Lazio states his opinions on the debate to build a Islamic Mosque.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/23/nyregion/23lazio.html?scp=9&sq=Islamic%20mosque%20controversy&st=cse

Link #1

Rallies in Downtown Manhattan Video. Watch!
http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/08/22/nyregion/1248068898045/rallies-in-downtown-manhattan.html

link #2

Protesters Rally outside of the proposed mosque building in lower Manhattan with signs and posters showing their feelings on this issue.



http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/08/22/nyregion/20100823PROTEST.html

Islamic Mosue Reflection

In Our class discussion I found out many peoples outlook on the building of a Islamic Mosque near Ground Zero. Many of their opinions I disagreed with but we all have to remember were all different and we all have different opinions. It was brought up in class that as being Americans we have not a privilege but a right to practice whatever freedom we want to practice simply because living here in America gives us the right. Also, it says nowhere in the First amendment about location. Many people in the class argued this and also that this would be A opportunity to unite with the Muslim community and make things better. They also brought up that yes, the location where the proposed mosque will be built is a very bad location but they said the mosque will fix the community and make people better. What interested me was how people think this relates to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how we retaliated with putting Japanese in interment camps as our payback. In class, not too many people had disagreements with the idea of building a mosque near ground zero. I think for our first discussion it went very well and very mature for young adults I think discussions like this make one-another realize for younger people we think like adults on some things too.
But I agree with MOST things that were said in our discussion but there are still some things that were not brought up. First, if the mosque is really going to fix the community for the better, how? By everyone turning Muslim? Also, if one of our family member one, two, three, maybe more died one nine-eleven do you think they still would be for the building of the mosque? To me we all have our opinions but until we put our self in their shoes, we honestly don’t have one that matters. Yes our country is a freedom of religion but, “you don’t have to be prejudice against Muslims to know that ground zero is a sacred place”. To me the Muslims are being selfish and over-bearing their rights. Our world isn’t a perfect one it’s the craziness that gets people by everyday and one thing after another ads up and a little controversy like this one shouldn’t even be discussed. This is why I think nothing should be built their but maybe a memorial to the victims.




Cited: Gosh, Bobby. "Does America Have a Muslim Problem?" Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. July-Aug. 2010. Web. 27 Aug. 2010. .

Islamic Mosue resources

Gosh, Bobby. "Does America Have a Muslim Problem?" Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. July-Aug. 2010. Web. 27 Aug. 2010. .
Cafferty, Jack. "Real Reason Muslim Community Doesn't Want to Relocate Mosque?" CNN Political Ticker: All Politics, All the Time - Blogs from CNN.com. Real Reason Muslim Community Doesn't Want to Relocate Mosque?, July-Aug. 2010. Web. 27 Aug. 2010. .
Annotated cite:
Bobby Gosh:Time.com
addresses the fact that we don’t have a Muslim problem, were are not prejudice, we just would rather still deal with the grief of our lost loved ones then having to grieve over seeing a center for the religion that played a part in making sure our loved ones are no longer existing. Ground zero is a place of hurt, pain, but also respect and any other religious center would should have to respect it as well.