FIELD TRIP: We went to the Ft. Douglas Museum and had a tour. We saw guns, uniforms, pictures, canons, tanks, helicopters, etc. The kids seemed to be really interested, and the guide was very informative. He made it clear that war isn't "cool" though it is necessary at times. At 10:30 a.m. we arrived at the Frank Moss District Courthouse. We were lucky enough to be invited to witness two actual court sessions. One man was a repeat drug offender and was sentences to a half-way house for six months on probation. The second defendant had a shaved head, tatooed peace sign on the back of his head, and tattoos from his wrists all the way up below his sleeves. He came into court in jail attire wearing handcuffs and chains. I think it got the kids' attention. He had been in the "pen" for five years and had been arrested again for continued drug dealing and possession of a firearm (illegal for a convicted felon). He looked scary. His trial was put on hold for about 10 days until the prosecutors could get all their evidence together. Our lawyer tour guide was fantastic and answered all the students' questions. Judge Bennion also answered questions after the two hearings. It was great!
We got back to school at 2 p.m. and kids went home at 2:15 p.m. No homework tonight. Just have them get to bed early ready to take Math Session II CRT tomorrow at 9:15 a.m.
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