Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Champion

Missy Franklin is 16 yr. old girl from Denver, Colorado. She is on the US Olympic Swim Team. She has won 5 medals, 3 which were gold medals. Today when you have finished your Blog, go to Study Island for 15 minutes, you need BLUE ribbons. When you have completed that go to Teen Bizz for the article on Swimming's Next Star
answer all parts of the question:


1. If you could, would you like to go to the 2012 Olympics? Why or why not?
Suppose you could talk to Missy Franklin. What questions would you ask her?

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Sports

Today is YOUTH DAY. A public holiday that celebrates all kids.
This holiday is celebrated with parades and parties in Greece. Many schools have team sports and participation is mandatory.


1. Have you ever played on a team? If yes write about your experience, did you like it? what sport was it? did you have to try out? If no write about a sport you might someday want to participate in.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Today is YOUTH DAY. A public holiday that celebrates all kids.
This holiday is celebrated with parades and parties in Greece. Many schools have team sports and participation is mandatory.

1. Have you ever played on a team? If yes write about your experience, did you like it? what sport was it? did you have to try out? If no write about a sport you might someday want to participate in.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thanks

Today when you finish your comments here you will work

15 minutes in Study Island. When you are finished

you should be working on your your article assignment

in TEEN BIZ.You have a choice of topics for your


Are you most thankful for the things you've done, the places you've been, or the people you know? Explain.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Thankful

Today you will start with 15 minutes in Study Island. When you are finished you should be working on your your article assignment in TEEN BIZ.
You have a choice of topics for your BLOG today;

choose one from below:

1. Which would you rather have watch on Thanksgiving morning television: a football game or the Macy's Day Parade? Explain.
2. Are you most thankful for the things you've done, the places you've been, or the people you know? Explain.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Questions





On this day, in 1985, a 10 year old girl wrote a letter for all countries to be at peace. She wrote the letters to many fighting countries to ask them to stop fighting. Today think about if you had the chance to interview our president?

1. If you could write a letter to President Obama what would you ask him? Pick 3 questions to ask the President about anything you wish.

His family, friends, the taxes, the wars, you pick any 3.






Thursday, November 17, 2011

Breakfast

Nutrition experts say that breakfast is your most important meal of the day.Many of us love to have our favorite cereal in the morning.Think about what you consider to be the most perfect breakfast.Today I had an English muffin, with raspberry jam and coffee. Usually I have a bowl of Cheerios or Shredded Wheat but,today I wanted something warm.



1. Tell me what you consider to be the perfect breakfast? Is breakfast different for you on the weekends then on a school day?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Breakfast

Nutrition experts say that breakfast is your most important meal of the day.
Many of us love to have our favorite cereal in the morning.
Think about what you consider to be the most perfect breakfast.
Today I had an English muffin, with raspberry jam and coffee.
Usually I have a bowl of Cheerios or Shredded Wheat but,
today I wanted something warm.
1. Tell me what you consider to be the perfect breakfast? Is breakfast different for you on the weekends then on a school day?

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Seasons

We will soon be in our next season of weather. Today think about the weather you have the most fun and enjoy the most.
Winter will be here soon and we will think back to the beautiful days of summer.


1. Would you rather have a week of 90 degree weather or a week of the snow falling? Explain

Monday, November 14, 2011

Weather

As we start the next season I want you to think of the weather you prefer. Our weather will be changing soon and we will think back to the summer days.

Would you rather have a week of 90 degree days or a week of snowy days? Explain.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Veterans Day

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect, which then ended World War I on November 11, 1919,
Veterans Day in the USA is a holiday to honor all who have served in the United States Military Services.
Día del Veterano de Guerra in Spanish


1. Do you know anyone in the military now or in the past? Would you ever want to be in the military?

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Substitute Mom

Hello, and happy Tuesday! We have another short week of school. All of you have had a substitute teacher before. Today I want you to think about how you would feel if this happened to you.

1. When you walked into your classroom this morning your MOTHER was the substitute teacher. How would you feel?

Monday, November 7, 2011

Substitute Teacher




Hello, and happy Monday. We have another short week of school. All of you have had a substitute teacher before. Today I want you to think about how you would feel if this happened to you.
1. When you walked into your classroom this morning your MOTHER was the substitute teacher. How would you feel?

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Conferences

Hope to meet some parents tonight?
Are you coming to conferences? Do you think it is helpful for teachers to meet your parents?

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

November signs

Scorpio October 23 - November 21
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21

The signs of the Zodiac can give us great insights into our day to day living as well as the many talents and special qualities we posses. You can discover a great deal of information about yourself through reading about your Zodiac sign.


1. Do you know what your zodiac sign is? Do you ever read your horoscope? Do You believe that your zodiac sign can help you know more about yourself?

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

November Signs

Scorpio October 23 - November 21
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21


The signs of the Zodiac can give us great insights into our day to day living as well as the many talents and special qualities we posses. You can discover a great deal of information about yourself through reading about your Zodiac sign.


1. Do you know what your zodiac sign is? Do you ever read your horoscope? Do You believe that your zodiac sign can help you know more about yourself?

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