Physical Education

Sonny was active in swimming, riding his bike, riding his scooter and in All American Soap Derby Racing. Racing often includes carrying weights, moving tools and other assorted muscle building activities. Sonny's racing season ended with him attending The AASBD American Top Guns Race in Cleveland Ohio and finishing 8th and also competing in AASBD World Championship in Akron Ohio.

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - A Nonsensical Where I'm From

I am from the savory sandwiches, Sweetly devoid of those terrible cronkliches.

I am from the golden, HOT beaches, with those delicious berry-condoo-seeches.

I am from the confetti parades and the bowling arcades, the old-people houses and boogoo serenades.

I am from the clothes I wear also my long voluptuous hair.

I am from my parent’s old sayings like “You start what you finish!” and “Son! Eat that spinach”.

I am from the black checkerboards, ending the game while yearning for more.

But most of all I must say that beyond the beaches and boogoo serenades that I’m from my home, a lystooga naut, my bed, my floor, My ceiling, my couch.

Before I go I think I must say “Boogatenguroknarbengay!”

Enterprise Village

Sonny attended Enterprise Village on January 9th 2009 in Pinellas County. Sonny was the Bright House Reporter. He interviewed all the managers in the village as well as passing out and picking up all the remote controls. He also had to write checks and balance his checkbook register.
From the website:
Enterprise Village is a self-contained economic education program that provides a hands-on learning experience for students. They spend 8 weeks in their classroom studying economic education objectives that teach them about writing checks, keeping a checkbook register, applying for a job and working in groups. These educational objectives are put into action as the students spend one day at the Village. This space is similar to a shopping mall. During their business day, students work in one of 20 businesses, take 3 breaks, receive paychecks and have the opportunity to be consumers by making purchases in one of the business-sponsored storefronts. Without a doubt, this is considered to be by most students their best educational experience in elementary school.

The Enterprise Village program assists students by allowing them to:

* Develop basic economic concepts,
* Understand relationships between business and consumers,
* Use quality concepts in business and consumer planning,
* Develop a basic understanding of checking and savings accounts,
* Understand a simple decision-making process,
* Work together to satisfy customer’s expectations.

Log

Educational Activities:

July 7 -18 2008
Mondays - Friday ICE Writers' Camp

August - November 2008
Mondays: Science with Doug Scull
Tuesdays: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Writing
Wednesdays: Magic 101, Mad Science, Advanced Camping Experts (ACES) through Campfire USA Sunshine Council
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Soap Box Derby, Science, Math, Geography, PE

December 2008
Study for Enterprise Village

January 2009
Tuesdays: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Writing
Wednesdays: Advanced Camping Experts (ACES) through Campfire USA Sunshine Council
One Thursday: Enterprise Village
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Soap Box Derby, Science, Math, Geography, PE

February - May 2009
Tuesdays: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Writing, Sex Education
Wednesdays: Magic 201, Advanced Camping Experts (ACES) through Campfire USA Sunshine Council
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: Soap Box Derby, Science, Math, Geography, PE

July 6 -17 2009
Mondays - Friday ICE Writers' Camp

Florida Statutes

The 2009 Florida Statutes
Title XLVIII K-20 EDUCATION CODE
Chapter 1002 STUDENT AND PARENTAL RIGHTS AND EDUCATIONAL CHOICES
1002.41 Home education programs.--

(1) A "home education program" is defined in s. 1002.01. The parent is not required to hold a valid regular Florida teaching certificate.

(a) The parent shall notify the district school superintendent of the county in which the parent resides of her or his intent to establish and maintain a home education program. The notice shall be in writing, signed by the parent, and shall include the names, addresses, and birth dates of all children who shall be enrolled as students in the home education program. The notice shall be filed in the district school superintendent's office within 30 days of the establishment of the home education program. A written notice of termination of the home education program shall be filed in the district school superintendent's office within 30 days after said termination.

(b) The parent shall maintain a portfolio of records and materials. The portfolio shall consist of the following:

1. A log of educational activities that is made contemporaneously with the instruction and that designates by title any reading materials used.

2. Samples of any writings, worksheets, workbooks, or creative materials used or developed by the student.

The portfolio shall be preserved by the parent for 2 years and shall be made available for inspection by the district school superintendent, or the district school superintendent's agent, upon 15 days' written notice. Nothing in this section shall require the district school superintendent to inspect the portfolio.

(c) The parent shall provide for an annual educational evaluation in which is documented the student's demonstration of educational progress at a level commensurate with her or his ability. The parent shall select the method of evaluation and shall file a copy of the evaluation annually with the district school superintendent's office in the county in which the student resides. The annual educational evaluation shall consist of one of the following:

1. A teacher selected by the parent shall evaluate the student's educational progress upon review of the portfolio and discussion with the student. Such teacher shall hold a valid regular Florida certificate to teach academic subjects at the elementary or secondary level;

2. The student shall take any nationally normed student achievement test administered by a certified teacher;

3. The student shall take a state student assessment test used by the school district and administered by a certified teacher, at a location and under testing conditions approved by the school district;

4. The student shall be evaluated by an individual holding a valid, active license pursuant to the provisions of s. 490.003(7) or (8); or

5. The student shall be evaluated with any other valid measurement tool as mutually agreed upon by the district school superintendent of the district in which the student resides and the student's parent.

(2) The district school superintendent shall review and accept the results of the annual educational evaluation of the student in a home education program. If the student does not demonstrate educational progress at a level commensurate with her or his ability, the district school superintendent shall notify the parent, in writing, that such progress has not been achieved. The parent shall have 1 year from the date of receipt of the written notification to provide remedial instruction to the student. At the end of the 1-year probationary period, the student shall be reevaluated as specified in paragraph (1)(c). Continuation in a home education program shall be contingent upon the student demonstrating educational progress commensurate with her or his ability at the end of the probationary period.

(3) A home education program shall be excluded from meeting the requirements of a school day.

(4) Home education students may participate in interscholastic extracurricular student activities in accordance with the provisions of s. 1006.15.

(5) Home education students may participate in the Bright Futures Scholarship Program in accordance with the provisions of ss. 1009.53-1009.539.

(6) Home education students may participate in dual enrollment programs in accordance with the provisions of ss. 1007.27(4) and 1007.271(10).

(7) Home education students are eligible for admission to community colleges in accordance with the provisions of s. 1007.263.

(8) Home education students are eligible for admission to state universities in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the Board of Governors.

(9) Home education program students may receive testing and evaluation services at diagnostic and resource centers, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1006.03.

History.--s. 106, ch. 2002-387; s. 82, ch. 2007-217.

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - jimmy and the whales by sonny ebsary

Verse 1

I guess that we're, jim-jimmy and the whales.

When we're asleep, we're jimmy and the whales.

when the water's deep, we're jimmy and the whaaaaaaaales!

Verse 2

Rachel, Michael, We're Jimmy and the Whales.

Madi, Nicole, We're Jimmy and the Whales.

Dolphins, Sonny, We're Jimmy and the Whaaaaaaaaaaaales!

Super Jimmy, the leader of our group,

and then theres me the writer of this song,

and Ms. Betty, who didn't sing aloooooong

Finale

We're Jimmy and the Whales! WERE JIMMY AND THE WHALE WHALE WHALE WHALE WHALES!

GO JIMMY!

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - 1st Place

It was mid of the month in april or perhaps early july, when I stood atop the hill, frightened and stupefied.

Several hours driving in, several hours driving out. Working in the living room, thinking without a doubt, "I know that I'll win this" I would scream and shout. Screwing in the screws, wrenching in the bolts, giving it our all, again, without a doubt.

Racing all the races, getting too many third places, tying my shoe laces, again without a doubt.

So here I stand at the top of the hill, feeling feelings of exitement, fear and thrill. Putting on my helmet, my father chanting my name, and I thought that this time, maybe this time, wouldn't be the same.

And then I got in the car, the gate swiftly dropped, and everyone thought I would lose, excepting old pop.

I thought in the car, what ever shall I do, I was in the slow lane, not lane one, but lane two.

But I would not lose hope, this wasn't some card game, I could not lose hope, just because of my lane.

I scooched myself lower till I thought my spine would crack. Something I thought the other driver lacked.

And when we crossed the finish line our cars were neck and neck. My mom almost had a heart attack.

I was very hopeful, I preyed on my knees. The announcer said "The winner is Ebsary!".

I walked off the track in dancing stride. My father stood on the hill, glowing with fatherly pride.

I turned to the other driver, his hand is what I shook. At winner's circle, the trophy I took.

In the car I took several naps, dreaming of another 1st place, perhaps.

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - Is anyone listening?

Gas is OK for now although,

would you like earth toxic where nothing will grow?

We need something different, a new type of fuel

that will happily feed our tecno-pack mules.

Ethanol, solar, electric and look!

Using those fuels will help clean up the gook!

It’ll also help animals, the birds and the bees,

and hey! Over there it’s helping the trees!

People call me a fool to support things like these,

but with help we can’t lose so help me out please!

And if we don’t do something drastic right now,

The animals will die and the trees will turn brown.

But humanity is lazy, for that I’ll vouch,

probably watching garbage on their precious couch.

And I know that most people around here don’t care,

but how will they feel when they run out of air.

The earth is getting warmer, you cannot deny,

if we don’t do something, the planet will die.

And I’ll say it in story, and I’ll say it in rhyme.

We can save this planet! One person at a time.

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - First Knight

Kale stood outside the cave and prepared for IT to come. He unsheathed his blade and polished it, its hard steel glistening in the dim morning light. Kale hesitated before he entered the cave, IT would surely be deadly. Kale shook the thought out of his head and entered. Kale walked for several hours until IT approached him. The cave was almost completely dark so Kale could barely make IT’S figure out. IT had horns and very, very long curved claws. IT seemed to have both hair and scales. On IT’S head there was short brown fur. Kale stared at IT, however, the beast spat flame at Kale. He was nearly burned but Kale was resourceful and threw his sword at a stalactite, it fell on the creature and the creature fractured its left claw. Kale brought out his shield, he would have to walk into the beast’s flames to his sword. Kale charged forward with his shield, but the creature was down but not out, it slashed its claw at Kale just as he retrieved his blade. IT’S claw had gone clear through Kale’s stomach. Kale readied his sword and struck IT. The beast fell and Kale removed it’s claw. He walked away, his blood was everywhere, but Kale dragged on. After several hours of walking Kale fell in sunlight, he closed his eyes and died. And thus the dragon wars began.

ICE Writers' Camp 2009 - Lift

By Sonny.
The police sirens blared and the media cameras beeped. “This is the third day that Max Broche has held the people in this office building hostage. Police and hostage moral is low. The television went black. “It’s irritating me” Psirus sighed, “What mister Psirus?” His assistant Benjamin asked. “The hostages. It’s all the media talks about now, and it makes for bad TV.” Psirus answered. “I’m going out Benji”. If this were a regular outing, Benji would have reminded him to bring his coat, but this isn’t a regular outing. Psirus grabbed his black hoodie and stepped outside Master’s home. The events at Utopia and Master had long since passed but his memories lingered. He pushed the thoughts aside and grabbed his metal plate and placed it gently on the street. “I love metal, so easy to manipulate.” Psirus whispered. His pupils disappeared the metal changed shape into a board of some sort. Psirus stepped onto it and began slowly lifting it upward, once it was a few inches off the ground, It boomed forward. His jacket flowed in the wind. Nobody saw him, they only heard the sound of an airplane passing by. When he entered the city he immediately spotted the office building with the hostages. Instead of entering the office the normal way he just zoomed in, the circular door spinning wildly in his wake. The hostages were on the second floor, or at least that’s what the media said. Psirus stepped off his board and took the elevator, whistling tunelessly whilst doing so. When he arrived he spoke to the villain of our tale, Max Broche. “Merry Max Mercilessly Massacres Millions, His Masked Melancholy Murders Marry ‘Manliness’ and Madness.”. Max opened fire, but Psirus had no fear of bullets, he could stop them. When they approached him, he raised his hand, the bullets fell. Max was stupefied, he stopped shooting and asked Psirus a question “Who are you?”. Psirus replied smoothly ”Just a concerned citizen”. Psirus lifted his metal board and changed it into a harpoon. He pushed it forward. Psirus untied the the hostages and reshaped his board. By the time the police came, Psirus was long gone, back on his couch taking the break that, at least the hostages say he deserved.

Advanced Camping Experts (ACES)

Campfire USA Sunshine Council developed the Advanced Camping Experts (ACES) program over 20 years ago. The ACES program teaches leadership, decision-making, teamwork, self-reliance skills using outdoor education as a medium. Council-held trainings, basic-to-advanced outdoor-living skills, community and council service hours, and various leadership roles prepare the teens to attend Primitive Camp. The “Red Shirt” is awarded at the successful completion of Primitive Camp. After three years of training this is one of the highest honors a Sunshine Council teen may earn. ACES is available to teens sixth grade and above.

Comic Books

Magic 102 Advanced - Still More Tips and Tricks of the Trade with Amazin' Jason

Welcome to Magic Advanced for all those from M101 or yonder. This course is for
returning students and will pick up where they left off by expanding on what they have
learned. Of course NEW tricks will be taught, but students will now learn how to
routine their tricks together into performance, all the while learning how to write patter that matters. This is what makes a young magician look professional. This course will give students the tools and knowledge needed to progress to another magical level. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 9:00-2:30 for 12 weeks starting February 11th and ending June 24th.

7th Grade Mathematics

We used Middle School Advantage and some websites for 7th Grade Math.

Our Whole Lives Lifespan Sexuality Education

A sexuality education program for youth that models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice. A holistic program that moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world.

Leader Resource List
Handout List
Parent Orientation

Unit One Group Building and Examining Values
Session 1 Introduction to the Program
Session 2 Examining Values

Unit Two Sexuality and Body Awareness
Session 3 Sexual Language
Session 4 Anatomy and Physiology
Session 5 Personal Concerns about Puberty

Unit Three Gender and Diversity
Session 6 Understanding Gender Roles
Session 7 Disability and Other Diversity Issues

Unit Four Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Session 8 Sexual Orientation
Session 9 Guest Panel
Session 10 Gender Identity

Unit Five Relationships
Session 11 Introduction to Relationships
Session 12 Relationship Skills
Session 13 Thorny Issues in Friendship
Session 14 Dating and Lifetime Commitments

Unit Six Lovemaking
Session 15 Lovemaking Is More Than Sex
Session 16 Masturbation and Other Sexual Behaviors

Unit Seven Preparing for Parenthood
Session 17 Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
Session 18 Teenage Pregnancy

Unit Eight Responsible Sexual Behavior
Session 19 Defining/Redefiining Abstinence
Session 20 Contraception
Session 21 Unintended Pregnancy Options
Session 22 Sexual Decisions

Unit Nine Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Session 23 STD Facts
Session 24 STD Prevention

Unit Ten Abuse of Sexuality
Session 25 Recovering from Sexual Abuse
Session 26 Sexual Harassment and Acquaintance Rape

Unit Eleven Conclusion
Session 27 Celebration and Closure

Civics

With the presidential campaign in Full swing we were studying, discussing and volunteering our time.

Doug Scull Science & Nature 10+

Doug Scull taught Biology. Here is shown Sonny's notes on Mollusks.

Magic 101 - Tips and Tricks of the Trade with Amazin Jason

Budding magicians will learn real slight of hand sidewalk style magic as well as
comedy magic with cards, coins, silks, and many other everyday objects. Students will
learn some of the same magic they have seen on TV performed by David Blaine,
Criss Angel and David Copperfield. They will also learn how to make coins vanish,
cards float, and silks vanish into thin air. Magic is an art form dating back as far as
B.C. practiced in Egypt, India and Russia. When practiced and done correctly Magic
will amaze and amuse your friends and family and can open many new doors. It is a
great way to break the ice when meeting new friends. Classes will be held every
Wednesday from 9:00-2:30 for 12 weeks starting August 27th and ending November
12th.

Mad Science - Hands-on Fun Science with The Mad Science Company

In this interactive Science class, young Scientists will participate in hands on experiments in small groups, individually, and as assistants to the instructor in
dynamic interactive demonstrations. Every class will have something cool to make
and/or take home. Take-home cards each session also indicate to parents “what we
learned” and introduce “Lets try this at home” activities to reinforce what was
presented. Each class is focused on a different topic, with topics ranging from
physical to natural, biological and environmental science. All programs are taught by
an enthusiastic and experienced Mad Scientist utilizing inquiry based instructional
methods. By immersing children in the scientific method we help develop critical and
investigative thinking skills. Classes will be held every
Wednesday from 9:00-2:30 for 12 weeks starting August 27th and ending November
12th.