Prom

Next Saturday, June 5th, is prom. This is a formal dance hosted by the school to which only upperclassmen(11th and 12th graders) are allowed to go.

Girls buy boutonnieres for their dates. These go on the lapels of the date's suit or tux jacket. Most girls wear full-length formal dresses and many go to hair salons to have their hair styled for the event.

Boys buy corsages for their dates. These go on their date's wrist. The boys rent tuxedos or wear suits that coordinate with the colors of their date's dress.

Before the dance, the girls usually get ready at someone's house. They do their hair, makeup, put on their dresses, and help others get ready as well. Boys usually get together at a friend's house to get ready as well, but not as far in advance.

Groups will meet at a park, someone's house, or some other scenic location to take pictures of the group and individuals with their dates. Then, the group usuall y goes to dinner before going to the dance. Some people even rent limousines to transport them throughout the evening.

The dance lasts 3 hours from 8 to 11pm. During the dance, the Prom King and Queen are revealed. Thesea are individuals voted on by the entire student body.

 After the dance, couples will go to get ice cream, go bowling, or hang out at someone's house.

This is an extremely important event for high school seniors especially. It is their last high school dance and usually represents the nearing of graduation.

About Oregon

• The Oregon State Bird is the Western Meadowlark.
• The Oregon State Flower is the Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium).
• The Oregon State Tree is the Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii).
• The capital city of Oregon is Salem.
• Oregon became a State on February 14, 1859 (33rd).
• Oregon's motto is "Alis Volat Propiis" (She Flies With Her Own Wings).
• Oregon's nickname is "Beaver State".
• Oregon's State song is "Oregon, My Oregon".

360 degrees of Paris

Amazing views of Paris and impressive photography/filmography:
http://www.paris-26-gigapixels.com/index-en.html

Underground Paris!

Check out the crazy happenings under the City of Lights:
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/30/133308592/parisunderground

Alex et Sierra Se Disputent!

Alex et Sierra font un sketch et se disputent! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVK_6Xuah4

L'introduction d'un Nouveau Membre du Club de Français: Kodiak

Bonjour! 

Je m’appelle Kodiak.  J’ai quinze ans, et j’assiste au lycée du Crescent Valley.  Je prends français deux, chorale, algèbre deux, et chimie.  Je préfère français deux, mais j’aime chanter dans la chorale aussi.  Après l’école, je fais mes devoirs et je fais du taekwondo trois fois par semaine pendant le soir.  Je vais aller en France cet été pour un séjour avec une famille française.

Interview with the Principal

Go to this website to check out the interview!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHAOAazBwhs

Sauce Arachide

Sauce Arachide
 

Ingrédients

- 3 cuillères à soupe d'huile végétale

- 1 oignon émincées (coupée en dès)

- 3T de vinaigre de riz

- 1 tasse d'eau (peut’être plus)

- 2 cuillères à soupe de sauce soya

- 1 tasse (250 ml) de pâte d'arachide

-1 piment rouge, coupé en 4

- sel, poivre

Progression

1. Lavez vos mains !!
2. Dans une casserole, faire chauffer l’huile végétale et ajouter l’oignon et un peu de sel.
3. Une fois que les oignons soient transparents, verser l’eau, le vinaigre et la sauce soja. 
4. Ajouter la pâte d’arachides et mélanger bien.  Ajouter le piment et amener à ébullition; bien mélanger jusqu'à ce que la pâte d'arachide soit dissouse et que le mélange soit liquide.
5. Rectifier l'assaisonnement avec du sel et du poivre.
6. Manger avec du riz ou du pain.
7. Bon appétit !

Crêpes en cours!

On a fait des crêpes pendant le cours de français!  On a mélangé de la farine, du lait, des oeufs, de l'huile, du sucre et un peu de vanille et de sel et on a cuit les crêpes dans un poêle sur un feu.  C'était délicieux avec du Nutella!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

American Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 375 g all-purpose flour 3 g baking soda (about one teaspoon) 5 g salt (about one teaspoon) 250 g unsalted butter, very soft 480 g  brown sugar/ "cassonade" (in the USA this is a soft brown sugar that is not found in France) 20 ml vanilla extract (2 tablespoons) 10 ml water (1 tablespoon) 2 eggs 225g  chocolate chips

Preparation Preheat the oven to 165 degrees C (325 degrees F). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a different bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, water and eggs until light and creamy. Mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!  Try dunking in milk.  Yummy!