Types of Families

Families may be classified into a number of different types. Some of the types that we have discussed in class are:
Nuclear/Traditional family – includes a mother, father and children. The children can be biological or adopted.
Single-parent family – includes one parent and children. The children can be biological or adopted.
Extended family – includes two or more adults, from different generations, and their children living in the same household.
Childless family – includes two adults and no children (voluntarily).
Blended family – two or more families joining together to make one.
Gay or lesbian parent family - includes two fathers or two mothera and their children. Grandparent family – includes the grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

Family Tree

This week we have been talking about our family history. We are doing this as an introduction to the unit about relationships. I am requiring all students to trace their personal family tree back as far as Great-grandparents. Each family tree should include names (first, last and maiden), DOB and DOD, occupation, and picture/creative representation. I am aware that all of this information may not be available. You should try your best to research this information, but if it is unavailable you should put a question mark in it's place. You may also add the place of birth, similarities and differences to you, coat of arms, background history, include pictures, how they died etc.

There is also a presentation involved with this assignment. This has been explained in class.

The following video is a good introduction.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_cfGoOaXR8

Review

We have been reviewing the 7 habits. We are currently on habit 5. Our classes have been very interactive over the past week and a half, so if you are missing time you will be missing out on some fun activities. I hope all of you are understanding the concepts. If you are questioning anything that takes place in class, please come and see me.

This weeks challenge - Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.

Progress Reports

Progress reports went out today. Usually I would email them, but I still have not received an email address from everyone. I sent home paper copies to be signed by parents/guardians. They are to be returned on Tuesday, Oct 13th. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. laura.kendall@nbed.nb.ca

Who is My Hero?

1. Who is my hero? ___________________________________
2. Someone I respect is: __________________

3. Why?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Personal qualities of this person: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Ways in which I’d like to be similar to this person _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character
~Emerson

Review

This week we discussed habit #1: Be Proactive. We discovered that it is much better to be proactive than reactive, but that many of us approach life in a reactive way. We watched a short video about Audrey Hepburn's beauty tips and discussed how it related to our class. We also completed a before, during and after activity to help us understand the text that we read. Next week we will be talking more about habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind. I am asking all students to bring in a baby picture on Monday. Have a safe and fun weekend!

Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!