Enrichment Opportunities

There are several exciting opportunities this month to enrich yourself (and if you come back and share it with us, possibly your grade!).

• Thursday, October 16th, 7p, Robbins Library: From War to Hope. A presentation on Arlington's sister city in El Salvador. Free and open to the public. Visit their website and see the brochure on my bulletin board for more information.
  
• Sunday, October 19th, 3p, Southern Sudanese Community Center in Arlington: Francis Bok. The author of Escape From Slavery (an amazing memoir!) is speaking right here in Arlington. I'm hoping we'll get to read his book this spring ... don't miss the chance to see him in person.
  
• Thursday, November 6th, Robbins Library: Lion's Club Speech Contest. Prepare a five minute speech to earn fame and extra credit. You need to sign up with Ms. Walsh in advance ... let me know and I can pass on the word, or see her directly over in Downs House.

Lots of cool happenings ... there won't be many more opportunities for extra credit this fall so take advantage while you can. And as always, if there's an event in the community you think we should know about ... share the word.