LINConnect
September 2017
September has been a great month in LINC! Check out the highlights below!
"Oh the Places You'll Go" Breakout to begin the year!
Breakouts are a fun and engaging way to practice critical thinking and teamwork skills! The students love these challenges!
Treasure Chest SCAMPER
SCAMPER is a creativity tool that the students utilize. They are encouraged to use this tool outside of LINC class.
Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Modify/Minimize/Maximize
Put to Another Use
Eliminate
Rearrange/Reverse
BES - New Student Welcoming Committee
BES students are currently brainstorming ideas on how to make new students feel even more welcome on campus. They scheduled a meeting with Mrs. Bock and Mrs. Farrow to present their creative ideas! They can't wait to share the final plan with you guys!
BIS - Bull News is in production
BIS students are currently planning and creating the October episode of Bull News! The students are working hard to inform students and staff of current campus events through the utilization of their creativity and organizational skills. Stay tuned!
"A Case of the Mondays" Breakout to begin the year!
Middle school students enjoy the challenge of Breakouts, too!
Hurricane Harvey Assistance
The LINC class teamed up with the National Honor Society at BHS to collect items for relief buckets. The LINC students created and displayed informative flyers. They also encouraged donations through the morning announcements.
Project Brainstorming
The LINC elective students are currently in the process are brainstorming and researching possible project topics.
7th Grade Duke Talent Search Information Was sent home with eligible students
Parents of seventh graders: Please contact Mrs. Fippinger if you have questions about this great opportunity.
The Benefits of Enrolling in Duke TIP's Talent Search Programs
iBreak Meeting
High school LINC students had the opportunity to meet during iBreak. The plan is to meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Next month's agenda will include a guest speaker.