Congratulations to the students who participated in the World Affairs Challenge this weekend at DU!  We are very proud of all of the students who participated.  Two of our teams came in 1st place and 4 individual students were honored for their work on the Collaborative Question and the Quiz.  The results will be posted on the DU website at http://www.du.edu/worldaffairschallenge

Monday 4/14 -  Today Ms. Krill and I introduced an essay contest on leadership.  Students will be bringing home application forms for the contest.  The essay is required but the contest is optional.  Students will be working on the essay in class this week.  We will be helping with the writing and editing of their work.  The final draft is due in class on Friday.  For more information on this contest go to http://www.demconvention.com/write-to-lead 

The essay prompt is, "What qualities make a great leader?  How could one exhibit those traits in everyday life?"

Tuesday 4/15 - Students will work on first draft of essay.  First drafts must be hand written.

Thursday 4/16 - Students will workhop their first draft and revise their writing.

Friday 4/17 - Students will type their first draft. 

If you have any questions about the essay contest please email me.  Have a great week. 

Ms. Posateri