A volunteer opportunity worth bonus points

I received this info the other day and I am willing to give bonus points if you volunteer at one of the sites.
You just have to either bring a picture of you participating and how well you did or send me a digital photo of you and your harvest.  Please consider helping the environment.

AIR POTATO ROUNDUP

When: Saturday, March 2, 2013

Where: Various sites throughout Jacksonville

(But if you can, please join TTPF at:

• Howell Park in Atlantic Beach,
• National Park Service's Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, or
• City of Jacksonville's Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park)

What: Air potatoes are an invasive species that take over urban landscapes. Right now the vines have died back and it's a good time to remove the "potatoes". This is a GREAT project for ALL ages. Prizes are awarded for the two biggest potatoes found in the county! (At Howell Park, we will also give a prize for the funniest-looking potato and the hairiest potato!)

Other: Please wear closed-toed shoes, and bring work gloves, if you have them. Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Here's the announcement on the arboretum sitehttp://www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/

Check out this website for more info about last year's event. The sites are the same, but the captains may have changed.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm/pub/National_Invasive_Species_Awareness_Week_2012.pdf

Harder than diamonds?

A deeper look at a chemistry topic.

Harder than diamonds?

FCAT WRITING is Tuesday, 2/26

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the FCAT WRITING TEST.
Here a a few reminders
Get a good night's sleep.
Eat a nutritious breakfast.
Meet in the cafeteria befor school instead of the audotorium (per. Mrs. Bravo).

Some info you should know

The Electronic Device Policy from the state says that "If students are found with ANY electronic devices during testing OR breaks, their tests will be invalidated".  Recommended places for electronics include AT HOME or in your LOCKER.

LEAVING CAMPUS- If students have to leave campus before completing the test (for an appointment or illness, etc.) then THEY WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test.

TESTING RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT- Students will sign below a testing Rules Acknowledgement on the back of the planning sheet that reads: I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated."

Yes, you will have periods 1, 2, 3/Lunch, and 4 tomorrow so bring your A day books.

Please be on time and ready to do your best on the test.