I predict that the service project we will complete will be cleaning up the forest preserve/ removing invasive species from the forest. For me, this project is the carrying forward of an older one. In 5th grade, the classes from Winkelman took two trips to the same forest preserve, once in the fall and then once in the spring. The program was called Mighty Acorns and we learned how to remove invasive species such as mustard seed as well has have a good time, even though it was raining.
Because of my past experience, I am very excited to see whether or not this service project actually happens. I feel that I could be more efficient this year and I really hope to carry forward what I have learned from doing this before in order to have a more productive and enjoyable experience. When doing a project like this you need to keep a positive attitude throughout your hard work because you may feel that you are not making a big difference, since a forest is a pretty big place; I’ve learned that every little bit helps. Also, a positive attitude is great in unpleasant situations. I remember it was cold and rainy one when we went in the fall during 5th grade, it was more fun than in the nice weather.
I hope that this service project gets chosen so I can continue my work and have a fun yet helpful time outside. I know that Academy will be very useful no matter where we choose to work.
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Lauren, I'm really glad that you've had this experience in the past and can share your wisdom about this project with the rest of us. This advice will really help us make this service project the best it can be. I especially liked your emphasis on maintaining a positive attitude. It's common knowledge that we Academites do a lot of complaining, so I too worry that we might go into it with a negative outlook and therefore make the project less fun. Yet I do believe that our class will make the best out of it and truly have a good time, because it is such a great opportunity to be outside and make a difference in a creative way. I was actually just saying today how it would stink if it rains the day we go, but now I see that it can be fun even so. Unfortunately, I'm reading this after we already chose a project, but fortunately, I voted for this one and it was chosen.
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