Hello Friends,
We had a nice meet up at Founders Park. The day was beautiful. Nice and hot, but not too hot. We learned a lot about each other. It was nice to see faces and to meet families. Welcome to Indiana Friends and their children!
Summer Meetings
We have two meetings that are continuing on Zoom over the summer months. To join us, send an email to Carolyn Willard. You are welcome to join any time and do not have to live in Indiana or the United States. Tell us your name, email address, age, emergency contact information (parent or other) and mailing address.
- American Sign Language: Monday, 5:30-6:30 PM EDT, Zoom
- Kid's Conversation: Friday, 5:30-6:00 PM EDT, Zoom
Names
What do you like to be called? We have many different kinds of names in the United States. There has been a trend to give unique names and unique spellings to children. We have nick names and pet names that become what we are called. Some people shorten or change their names to be "easier" for others to say or remember. At International Friends and in America by large, we have no common or usual names. People's families are from many different countries (if not in the most recent generation). People like the sound or meaning of a name regardless of the origin. People create names or create new spellings. Someone may ask you, "What do you go by?" That means: What do you like to be called?
There is so much to do in the Carmel, Hamilton County, and Indiana:
Colts Training Camp tickets are free
Porchfest in Carmel: Quarterly concerts for families and friends. Mark your calendar
Hamilton County Fair: July 14-19, 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville. A county fair is not to be missed! See projects and animals. Kids third grade through high school can participate: see what 4-H is about, there are projects for everyone. Join the fun and join 4-H.
Indiana County Fair Schedule Want to see more county fairs. Start here for dates.
Indiana State Fair: July 29-August 21. County Fairs and adult competitions culminate at the State Fair. There is something for everyone at the fair: food, fun, animals, music, competitions. See the schedule and get
We are reading, listening, reading along:
Story Like You Mean It by Dr. Dennis Rebelo
Read-along progress The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling:
The Eight Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Read more about the history of the crafting of this right as well as legal cases that take precedent to inform decisions. Interestingly, what is excessive, cruel and unusual can be contentious.
Words to Know
Using the word love:
- "I love you!" Shows affection.
- "I love the dress you are wearing." Shows opinion.
Using the word care:
- "I don't care for spinach." Shows opinion.
- "Greta Thunburg cares about climate issues." Shows a strong interest or concern in or about something.
- "I care for my boyfriend." Shows affection.
- "Her parents are taking care of her pets while she is on vacation." Shows who is watching, feeding, etc. someone or something
bail: temporary release of someone awaiting trial often involving a payment of money to guarantee a return for the trial
by large: in a majority
contentious: leading to disagreement and arguments
culminate: end our result
excessive: too much
inform: information that is applied
nick names: shortened versions of a name or an earned name
pet names: loving names called people we like
trends: popular fashion
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