Beauty From Ashes

Today we did sketches on what we would like our houses to look like if we made them eco-friendly.  The students had some super ideas like this one from Josue.  Solar TV, wall gardens, rainwater showers, multi-functional furniture, etc. I think our students are the geniuses for the future.  And that is what our book for writer's workshop was about today - geniuses.

Each student is a genius and is very special.  They all have the potential to change their world for good.  We talked about how even bad events in our life can be turned into something positive.  God can make beauty from ashes.  He is the Creator and He doesn't make junk!  

We watched a video on a musician who turned trash into musical instruments and is transforming young people's lives.  Take a look at this inspiring video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJxxdQox7n0.

Today we took math and reading tests.  Tomorrow WPP online final drafts are due.  Also on Friday, Bible verses and Reading Plus are due.

Our quote for today is from Brian Tracy, “The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released and channeled toward some great good."