1st grade

You are now all in Junior High. Today I want you to think about your 1st grade class. I always think that is the toughest grade to teach. The students are scared and really don't understand school rules and the school routine yet.

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1. Where did you go to 1st grade? What do you remember most about 1st grade. What was your favorite part and the worst part?

Aviation

This week we celebrate The Wright Brothers birthday. The Wright Brothers were the first pilots to fly an engine powered plane. Today think about the thrill of flying. Answer the questions below then go to Study Island.

1. Have you ever flown before? Where did you go? If you could fly anywhere where would you go and why?

Aviation

This is National Aviation Week. This week is in honor of the Wright Brothers who made the first self-powered airplane in history.

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1. Have you even flown in an airplane? If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why would you go there?

I have a Dream

Today is Friday HOORAY! On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King gave the speech "I have a Dream". MLK wanted all races to work together, and play as equals. His speech gave a positive look at our future. Today write about your dream.

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1. A dream come true for me would be that..... your dream can be personal or about the world.

Today is a beautiful day. Do you notice it is getting darker earlier? Fall is in the air. I want you to think of different awards you could get someday. Maybe you will a professional athlete or an actor or actress.

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1. Which would you rather win an Academy Award for a movie. Or the MVP of your favorite sport? tell me why?

I was happy to see so many parents last night at Open House. Many of you came to show your parents your rooms and meet your teachers. Today you have a choice for the blog question. Choose which award you would want to win. Remember to then copy and paste the question in comments..

1. Would you rather win an Academy Award for a movie you were in or you were the MVP of your favorite sport? Why?

Open House

Today is Dirksen's Open House. You can bring your parent or guardian to school tonight to show them around. Lets all make today a great day. When we wake up we can tell if its a good day. Having a good nights sleep can make everyone feel better.

Today I want you finish this sentence starter. You must have details to get full credit.

I knew it was going to be a good day when...

Good Day

Here we go! This is our first 5 day week. Remember the proper way to publish your response in the blog. Always copy and paste and ask questions if you are not sure.

Finish the following sentence. Remember DETAILS. not 1 "small comment" make it interesting.

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I knew it was going to be a good day when I noticed..............

Welcome back

Hi everyone I am so glad you are here. This is our blog, we do for bell work everyday. Whatever you write we ALL can read. PLEASE Make sure all answers are appropriate. We all love summer! Today I want you to complete these 2 sentences.

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My most favorite thing I did this summer was___________________________

The reason I wanted to come back to school was_________________________

Welcome Back

Hi everyone, I am so glad you are here. Hope all had a wonderful summer.
We always think of at least one thing that was the best part of summer. Today complete these 2 sentences.
The best part of my summer was...

The reason I wanted to come back to school was...