Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Is it summer?

It is hard to believe it is really summer here in New England. We have hardly had any sun or warmth for all of June. Hoping that will arrive in July (tomorrow).

Reflection

"Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance." ~Yoko Ono

Trivia Questions

What country produces the greatest number of fireworks? What country makes the most number of U.S. flags?

Answer to previous trivia question:

The most recycled product in the world is automobiles because so many parts are able to be reused again

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Reflection & Trivia for June

I guess I couldn't stay away!

Reflection for June

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time” - John Lubbock

Trivia Question

What is the most recycled product in the world? The answer will be posted here around July 1st

(Hint: not newspapers or cans!)

Monday, May 18, 2009

Congratulations to our Class of 2009

Best wishes to our class of 2009! We will see you for graduation rehersal tomorrow afternoon.

The summer hours for the Lindsay Library start next week and will be as follows:

Tuesday through Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Have a great summer everyone! The blog will be taking a break too and resume in late August.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Last day of Final Exams!

All the books are coming back - that's when I know it is the end of the school year. Got some great photos of students studying out on the lawn by the ocean today. It's still a bit cool here! We're hoping for a nice warm evening for graduation next week.

Reflection for the Day

"The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder."
-Ralph W. Sockman

Trivia Question

What was the first computer bug?

Answer to Monday's trivia question:

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world

Monday, May 11, 2009

Finals week

This is final exam week! Good luck to all our students. Seniors need to stop by Room 10 to complete the Graduation Survey.

Reflection for the Day

"Education is the most poweful weapon which you can use to change the world."
-Nelson Mandela

Trivia Question

What is the largest landlocked country in the world? (Doesn't border any oceans)

Answer to last week's trivia question:

The Woodstock Festival in 1969 took place in Bethel, New York

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Almost done!

With only two days left this week, the end is near. Next week are final exams - and graduation is Wednesday, May 20th.

Reflection for the Day

"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." -Aldous Huxley

Trivia Question

Where was the original Woodstock festival held in 1969?

Answer to yesterday's question:

Marshall Bruce Mathers III is better known as Eminem

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Reflection & Trivia

Reflection for the Day

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Trivia Question

Who is Marshall Bruce Mathers III better known as?


Answer to yesterday's trivia question:

The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela - 3,230 feet in height with an uninterrupted drop of 2,647 feet