IF Logan gets a hug, THEN he will feel loved

What a great day to learn about debate!

Genevieve took us down the road of debate and showed us exactly what we can do to WIN!!  The key is focusing on fundamental truths!  That's it!  Easy peasey!   Not really, you need to use logic to take you from your proposition to your explanation and representation.  Connect this all to a fundamental truth and you've built a winning argument.

HOMEWORK:  Find and recognize if-then statements that occur in your life.  They are everywhere!  Take notice and write them down to share with us.

Also,  look at the arguments you have started to build for your upcoming debate.  Analyze whether they are supported by induction, deduction or if- then statements.  Write them out in the following format:

Proposition - Argument

R

O

P

Explanation - (because)

Representation - (example)

The debate format will go as follows:

Logan - Affirmative - 5 minutes

Morgan - Negative - 5 minutes

Morgan - Rebuttal - 5 minutes

Logan - Rebuttal - 5 minutes

Remember use your inductive reasons sparingly!!

Rely on FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS!!

During our 2nd hour of class, Logan assigned everyone to a committee for his big scholar activity on April 9th.  He even assigned duties to each committee.  Great leading, Logan.

The committees are as follows:

Hat: Trey, Adam

Game: Logan, Morgan, Katie

Food: Jared, Logan

Next, Jared gave us a look into the life of Thomas Jefferson.  He identified his main influencer as George Wythe.  Plus, gave us a lot of amazing accomplishments of this great leader, including his spreading the popularity of macaroni and cheese in America.  This probably comes in second place only to writing the Declaration of Independence. : )

We also got to know our love languages.  As leaders it is SO important to show your appreciation and love to those working with you and for you.  This makes them WANT to work with and for you!  The 2nd level of leadership is building relationships and loving those you serve and serve with.  Thus, today we learned the five ways we can show love and get love.  You each took a little quiz that determined how you prefer to get love. We then discussed what each meant and gave great examples of how we could show love through each language. (Gifts, Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Quality Time)

Your HOMEWORK is to identify someone's love language and then show them love using that language!  I want a report back.  And this is SO EASY!!! NO EXCUSES!!

And finally, we planned what is going to be an AMAZING spirit month.  I will send out the email announcement tonight.  So start dusting off your "cool hats" for next Thursday!

Katie - your leader presentation is NEXT WEEK!!

Merry, we missed you!

See you next week!

Delicious Motions

What a great couple of hours we spent with you on Thursday!

The first hour of class included a table reading of the utterly ridiculous script of the recent Republican debate.  It's shocking what gets called a debate these days.

Logan and Morgan also chose three presidential issues to research for upcoming debates.

And they are also prepping for their upcoming debate about women supporting women in the election.

The second hour of class started with an intriguing Valentine Exchange debrief.  Who knew the main problem of the activity was that it was a Valentine's event.  I hope for your future loved ones' sake you learn to embrace this season of love.

Next, we listened to some inspiring leadership presentations from Morgan and Trey.  Both presented on leaders who rose from very tough circumstances and are driven by a genuine desire to help people and make the world better.  

And finally, Teacher Genne came prepared to teach us about motions using what seems to be one of our favorite things-food!

I'm still reeling that the entire bag of craisins was added after my motion failed!!

In fact, I think all my motions failed!!  

That brings me to pajama day (another failed motion).  You voted to plan a whole spirit month.  Let's plan it this Thursday.  Come with ideas of what kind of spirit days you want to plan.  And also Logan requested game ideas and team division ideas for the upcoming scholar activity.  Let's not let our favorite Penguin of Madagascar fan down!! Come prepared.

Also, Jared is going to present on a leader of his choice.  Will it be Donald Trump?  Hillary Clinton?  We will see on Thursday.

The chair recognizes....

Leadership:

3rd hour - 

A rousing debate between ice-cream and frozen yogurt.  The traditional ice-cream wins in the end.

HOMEWORK: Prep work for the upcoming debate - "Should women support Hillary Clinton just because she is a woman?"

PRO - Logan

CON - Haley, Morgan

4th hour-

-Quiz over rules, assembly, and forms of voting

-Bylaws for OFACA discussed and set

-Making a Motion

HOMEWORK:

-come up with a motion you would like to make

-Morgan and Trey will be presenting their Leader Deconstruction presentations

Welcome to OFACA

Let's talk acronyms!  Well at least that is what we are going to do once we get our organization set up.

You each play a vital role in establishing the articles in the constitution of OFACA.  Be ready with your assignment THIS Thursday.  Here are the assignments:  (Hopefully, you took great notes about what your articles need to include.)

Logan - Mission

Adam - Members

Trey - Officers

Katie - Meetings

Jared - Board

Morgan - Committees

Merry - Amendments

Also, don't forget the quiz on forms of assembly, written rules, and forms of voting!

Adam enlightened us with a great presentation on Chamberlain.   He was indeed a exemplary leader.  And he was very popular with the people.

This week, we will hear from Morgan.  

Also, keep those leadership quotes and experiences coming!  I know we ALL love to hear them.  Be ready to share any thoughts you have had about your activities.  Logan is up next with the Scholar Activity.

And finally, Thursday is the big Valentine Exchange.  Please be on hand to help in whatever way you can, even if it means helping the younger kids deliver their cards.  And also YOU will have the task of picking the best of the best when it comes to Valentine boxes.  Katie will bring three great prizes for the winners. Let's try to judge at lunch so it doesn't eat into our class time.  Katie, will you gather everyone and get this accomplished?  Thanks!

See you Thursday!!

1) write your OFACA article

2) Study for your quiz

3) build a rockin' Valentine box

4) write Valentines for all your FILA friends: )

5) gather a leadership quote to share or a leadership experience to share

Call this meeting to ORDER

On Thursday, we heralded in a new semester.

This semester welcomes Haley Walk to third hour and switches gears from public speaking to debate.   I predict a lot of heated arguments over tacos, burritos, waffles, pancakes and more!

In fourth hour, Merry Dial officially joined our leadership team. Our class started with some rousing enthusiasm over Trey's hero themed scholar retreat plan.  It was great to hear suggestions, ideas, etc from everyone.  Remember YOU will ALL play a part in making this successful, so keep brainstorming and bringing in your ideas.  Great job, Trey.

Adam also presented his dystopian idea for field day.  Hunger Games will rule the day along with good food and the all important CHAIRS!  Good thinking, Adam!  I especially like how you took into account feedback from past field days.  That's definitely what a leader does.

Our next activity is the Valentines Exchange.  It will be fun, simple, and fantastic.  I know Katie and Merry will do a great job taking the reins.  Next week, we will be manning a Valentine box making booth.  So put those smiles on your faces and be ready to help out at lunch....EVERYBODY!!!    Also, please bring any boxes, paper, stickers, or other fun item that can be used to decorate a Valentine box.  

Lastly, Teacher Genne led us into the exciting world of Parliamentary Procedure.  This is an important procedure to understand as a leader.  It will aid you when you participate and lead a meeting.  I hope you all took notes and slipped those worksheets into your leadership notebooks.  

Next week, Adam will present his leader deconstruction presentation.  And it would be outstanding if Katie continued her book report presentation.  Katie, choose your favorite leadership law and tell us what and why!  Simple : )!

And remember Robert's Rules of Order?  You are supposed to read it! And if you do, not only will you glean valuable insight, you will also be rewarded with something fabulous!!! 

Your first reading assignment is :

XXV-XLV

XLVII-XLVIII

539-542

548-580

And, don't forget to bring in a leadership quote or experience!  I love hearing these.

We'll see you Thursday!

Ushering in Debate and Parliamentary Procedure

Hi Leaders,

We made it through the first semester and accomplished great things together!! I have seen such great growth in each of you and I hope you see what I see:)!

This next semester 3rd hour will focus on the art of debate.
And 4th hour will dive into parliamentary procedure. This will teach you how to run a meeting effectively and efficiently.

We will also continue to plan all the great activities for FILA!
Bring in your vision boards! Have committees and assignments in mind for the carrying forth of your activity.
Next up is the Valentine's Exchange.
Katie, be ready to give us assignments! We want to help bring forth your vision:)!

Also, keep working on your leadership deconstruction presentations. Your goal of to figure out what makes or made these leaders tick!

Katie will present TOMORROW!!

See you Thursday!!

PS - BRAVO to Eric, Logan and Morgan! They each delivered an amazing speech at Parent's Night and they each earned their delicious Golden Microphone! Congratulations and good work!!!

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Show us your VISION

Hi Leaders,

I hope you are having a great week, thus far.

We had a thought-provoking class last Thursday and it all started with Logan's stimulating presentation on the erudite leader and Logan's favorite president, John Quincy Adams.

Logan took us through his life step by step.  He was clearly someone that valued learning. He was also very influenced by his father, and was even pushed to follow in his footsteps.

Thank you, Logan!  You put forth a great example by presenting first.

Next week, Eric, YOU are presenting!  Remember, don't make this harder than it is.  It should be easy, interesting, and eye-opening.

Next, Teacher Genne shared her amazing VISION BOARD with us.  I hope this is her year for finding TRUE LOVE.

She gave us some great advice when it comes to making a vision board---THINK BIG!!  Set your sights high when you are planning your activities and completing your own vision boards.  WOW US!!

In regards to last week's homework, I was saddened to hear that not everyone completed these super fun and easy assignments.  But congrats to those who did report their successes!  I hope you enjoyed moving up the leadership ladder. 

For those who forgot, PLEASE complete those assignments THIS WEEK!!  These experiences, even though they may seem small, all contribute to the leader you are and will become.  Greatness lies ahead, so grasp on!

Below are this week's (and last week's) homework assignments.

3rd hour students - FINE TUNE your speeches by A LOT of PRACTICE!!  Give your speech to the mirror, your brother, mother, and anyone else who will listen.  You will be presenting these during Parent's Night (which is THIS THURSDAY!!)

4th hour students -

1)Complete your activity VISION BOARD!  Dazzle us with your plans.  You will present your vision on Thursday.  We want to help you make it happen.

Valentine's Exchange-  Katie (and Morgan)

Scholar Activity- Logan

Shakespeare fundraiser - Morgan (and Katie, Jared)

Field Day- Adam

Scholar Retreat- Trey, Eric, Jared 

2)Here are the assignments from last week:

-Adam - Introduce yourself to 5 people from FILA that you don't know.  Find out their names and something about them.

-Katie - Assist two FILA mentors ( this can also extend to FILAP mentors.)

-Trey - Go help with recess duty.  Initiate a game with a group of kid.

-Eric - Write a thank you letter to a mentor you have had.  Tell them why you appreciate them and what they have taught you.

3)  Study the FILA Constitution (we will be taking Morgan's quiz on Thursday)

4) Bring in a leadership quote

5) Start working on your Leader presentation, unless you are Logan.  Here is the schedule:

Jan 21 - Eric Prestegard

Jan 28 - Katie Dial

February 4 - Adam Blanchard

February 11 - Morgan Miller

February 18 - Trey Claridge

February 25 - Jared Peterson

See you Thursday!