First and foremost I would like to take this time to honor Officer Jeffries.  He was a resource officer here at Lakeland, and he was always one of the kindest men around.  He passed away last week, and I would like everyone who knew him and didnt get the chance to know him to take the time to just remember him. 

Today's word is:fettle

FET-l, noun,A state or condition of fitness or order; state of mind; spirits -- often used in the phrase "in fine fettle." This is a great word to be using, especially when we are getting to that point of the year, where the report cards are getting close, and the Interim Reports are even closer!    Just a reminder that all make up work has to be in before October 3rd!    Also, this morning I was driving to work, listening to the radio as I always do, and heard the DJ's talking about the election.  For those of you reading this in my English classes, I want you to think about this.  The DJ's were talking about how our decisions make us who we are, and maybe we arent that happy with them after we make them.  That before we make a decision, we need to exhaust all options and outlets to make sure we make the proper one.  How does this deal with the presidential election?  How does this deal with your lives as a whole?  How does this deal with school?   I'd love to read your comments.  Please post some answering these questions!  

Welcome to my blog. 

This will be an area where I will post quick updates and random rambling, as well as interesting facts, links, and the word of the day.  Of course, this wont be everyday, but I do hope you check it often for a bit of entertainment and laughs. 

Today I'd like to talk about sagging pants.  There is an article online (CURRENT EVENT KIDS!) with the Virginian-Pilot and it is rather interesting.

The article states that the Commonwealth of Virginia and other surrounding states are trying to put into effect a ban of sagging pants.  The article also states that there will be severe punishments for those that do not abide by the ban.  You could recieve a ticket, a fine or a felony charge.  This is big news considering every day i have to tell at least one student to pull up his or her pants.

here's the link:  http://hamptonroads.com/node/479746

Here is another link that is directly related to YOU, the student!:
http://hamptonroads.com/node/480005

What are your thoughts on the situation?  How do you feel about being told how you can dress or not dress?  Should this be an issue for the law, or parents?  You tell me.  Leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Also, word of the day is lackadaisical
Definition is:  Lacking spirit or liveliness, showing lack of interest, languid, listless.

Try using this word in a sentence!