1. First blog post:

IB Learner Attribute	What are you already participating in that matches this attribute?	With which experiences could you get involved with to develop this attribute?	What goals do you have?	Which learning outcome(s) does it most directly match?
Thinker	C
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	S	Having a bake sale and yard sale to raise money for Alzheimer’s care. I chose this cause because my grandmother has Alzheimer’s.	This money would go to help find a cure for Alhzeimers.I would have to be very organized and determined to achieve this event. It would involve a lot of planning and thinking.	3. Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
Inquirer	C - This summer I went to an architecture camp at Virginia Tech. I explored a potential career I might want to pursue.		My goal was to figure out if I would be interested in studying architecture in college.	1. Identify strengths and areas for growth
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Knowledgeable	C
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	S - I helped with the food pantry club's food drive by putting out boxes in the school to collect food.		The goal was to raise 1000 cans but we ended up raising 2000.	6.Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance
Communicator	C
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	S - I went to Ashton Woods twice in October for 2 hours each time to help children with their homework.		My goal was to be as helpful as possible to the children that needed help with homework.	4.Show commitment and perseverance
Open-Minded	C
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	S -  I volunteer at Brooks Buddies every Friday.		My goal is to build a close relationship with my buddy. I want my buddy to feel comfortable talking to me and to know I am happy to listen to her.	4. Show commitment and perseverance
Principled	C
	A	I really want to start training to run a 5K in under 24 minutes.I would have to be very principled to achieve this.	My goal would to be to run a 5K in under 24 minutes.	4. Show commitment and perseverance
	S
Balanced	C
	A - I practice soccer three times a week for an hour and a half on a club team.		Our goal it to win our last game in the state cup.	5. Demonstrate skills and recognize benefits of working collaboratively
	S
Risk-Taker	C
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	S - I took a risk going to Ashton Woods because it is not in the safest part of town. I did not know what to expect.		My goal was to see if I could make a difference in the children's lives by helping them with their homework.
Reflective	C	I am learning how to create a art portfolio for college applications. But, I am also learning what kind of artists I am and how to draw.	My goal is to take what I learn and find a way to share and teach it with other.	2. Demonstrate challenges have been undertaken and new skills developed
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Caring	C - I volunteered at a church music camp in August that taught children basic musical skills, including how to play a recorder. This was not a religious camp, we studied music from around the world.		My goal was to help teach children how wonderful music can be. Also, to help keep the crazy children under control. My next goal is to volunteer at this camp next summer.	5. Demonstrate skills and recognize benefits of working collaboratively
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