"What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it." -Hubert H. Humphrey

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There is an Extra Credit opportunity this week! See below for details. Don't forget that this week's schedule is a bit different...Monday is an A day, Tuesday is a B day, Wednesday a late start A day, Thursday a B day, & Friday is a traditional day.

US= We will be taking a look at the 1970s this week as we prepare for STAR testing next week. Please come motivated and prepared to learn since our time is limited! Friday is a traditional day (all classes that day)...it will also be our "Hippie Day"...come dressed like a hippie, not smelling like one!

Sociology= We will be wrapping up Unit 3 this week. Expect the Unit test on Friday, 5/20. Your only homework this week will be to study in preparation for the test.

Extra Credit.....
The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will line the scenic trail at Castaways Park with 1,776 American flags this coming weekend in honor of military veterans. They are calling it the “Field of Honor,” and it is one of 16 similar efforts that will be sponsored by Exchange Clubs nationwide this year. This is the second year they have set up this display. As members of the Exchange Club have said, “It’s not pro-war, or anti-war, it’s strictly to honor our service men and women.” Being that our U.S. History classes have just finished learning about the Vietnam War, I thought that this would be something great for you to see and experience. And although it does not directly relate to our Sociology class, we are coming up on Memorial Day which is a National Holiday honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty. I am offering 10 points of extra credit for you to go out and see this awesome display at the park located at Dover Drive and Castaways Lane. To get the extra credit please have someone take a picture of you near the statue (as seen in the photo below) on the bluffs with all the flags around. The picture may be taken with a regular camera or cell phone, etc...you do not need to bring a print out of the picture you will simply e-mail it to kkirby@nmusd.us to receive the extra credit points.

"Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose." ~Ulysses S. Grant

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