Global Studies T-Shirt Challenge

Attention! Attention! Global Studies Magnet students, put your design expertise to the test and create a logo for a magnet T-shirt. Bring back the FUBU notion of "For Us By Us," you will be the one's sporting the shirt so make sure you have a say in the design. Our intention is to have "Magnet T-Shirt Friday's" where all the magnet's will wear their shirts. All submissions must be in by next week and be in a JPEG format. You will receive 3 personal participation points for your submission, and add a point to your classes mula count. If your class has the winning submission, you will earn a bonus 5 points. Cannot wait to see the creativity of the program! 

IR Country Competition

Fellow citizens of the International Relations territory,

The time has come to reveal the three new "countries" at Varela. After an arduous drafting, planning, presenting, and voting process, three plans for statehood have been adopted. All founders of the winning groups will receive participation points in class. Though the race was close in some classes, I am ready to present the winners. Drum-roll please...INTRODUCING...

Period 2-Varelix

Period 4-Krypton









Period 6-Mellowmania







Best of luck to the Varelixians, Kryptonites, and Mellowmainians-may the best country win! Mula collection begins this week!

A.P. Web Quest

As promised, the following optional assignment provides a deeper view into the life of Olaudah Equiano. The link below is a Webquest-an online learning experience that gives you tasks to complete regarding a particular topic. Be sure to look at the scoring guides and utilize the links provided in order to accurately complete the tasks at hand. Those who choose to complete this assignment will be allowed to replace a low HW grade or add a maximum of 5 points to the Chapter 2 Test. However, the assignment must be completed properly in order to ensure maximum extra credit potential. Enjoy your quest to find out more about this man who endured slavery, bought his freedom, learning to read and write, and captured his journey in his autobiography.

http://imet.csus.edu/imet1/desler/passages/odyssey/odyssey.htm

Battle of the Bands!

One of our very own Global Studies students, Ryan Bauta, will be performing tomorrow night at the Battle of the Bands event hosted at Varela. His band is called Albany and has been together since January of 2011. It's currently made up of one drummer-Gamal Attey (10th grade), a bassist-Carlos Gurdian, (9th grade), guitarist-Alec Di Lella (10th grade), and Ryan (10th grade) as the lead singer and second guitarist.

 After only three practices, Albany qualified to be one of seven bands to rock out on Thursday, at 6:30 PM in the auditorium, for the bargain price of $7! While the setlist remains a secret, Ryan "assures it will be a great show!" Show your Varela spirit and support for your classmate and musical talent. If you attend this event please comment about your experience.

AP US Book Access

A.P. U.S. Book Access

Historians, please help yourself to this link www.glencoe.com/brinkleyAP14; explore the sample quiz questions, primary sources and chapter notes. I will keep you posted as to when this book becomes fully electronic. Happy reading!

Discover Miami's Culture and Arts

We're all very fortunate to reside in such a vibrant and eclectic city. This weekend Miami is hosting an arts event in Downtown, which offers a plethora of interesting opportunities to get to know your city, view international films, and experience the art scene. Tonight and tomorrow there are many free events being offered;  including free tours of Downtown and the Freedom Tower, picnic opportunities, food trucks, and open galleries. Check it out! 

 http://events.miami.cbslocal.com/miami_fl/events/discover-arts-and-culture-d-/E0-001-049997554-7@2012090700

If you get the chance to attend, comment about your experience! 

Vote! Vote! Vote!

It's not everyday that a teenager gets to exercise their right to vote so take advantage! Your voting will result in a free Taylor Swift concert for Varela! Just go to http://taylorswiftoncampus.com/, we're currently only 23 votes away! Even if your not a fan, remember that it will support the arts program at our school with a potential $10,000 donation,