It seems like forever since I've blogged. We have been super busy this week. The children have been writing different types of poems as well as presenting poems to the class. They've made simile rainbows which are hanging in the hallway. We each created a Make Way for Duckling scene and incorporated fractions into it (although we haven't had a chance to read the story yet-tomorrow!)
We have also been preparing for our upcoming biography book report. Yesterday, we read about George Washington and completed the report pages together (much like the animal reports). Today we started Sacajawea. While reading, the children have been taking notes. They are doing a fabulous job. On Monday, I will send home the directions for the project. I asked the students to start thinking of a famous "historical" person to read and write about. Lady Gaga doesn't cut it. When the projects are finished the children are encouraged to "dress up" like their character to present to the class. This DOES NOT have to be anything elaborate. Remember, it's all supposed to be fun!!!
I'm exceptional excited to share the letter we wrote today. Mrs. Danehy's father-in-law, a WWII Vet, is being honored along with other WWII Vets. There will be a ceremony for them in our Nation's capital. Part of which will include "mail call". Friends and families were asked to write a secret letter to their loved ones for this special surprise. I'm sure Mr. Robert Johnston will be SUPER surprised when he receives letters from classrooms across the city. Such a wonderful tribute. I tear up just thinking about it (my tears today in class were contagious-hee hee). There were a few students who had something in their eye.
Friday, the children at both the Hurld and Wyman School are welcome to wear their "Boston" best, maybe a Red Sox hat or Harvard sweatshirt. Donations will be accepted to raise money in honor of 8 year old Marathon victim, Martin Richards. Our hope is to reach out to Martin's school, The Neighborhood House Charter School in Dorchester and honor his memory. WE ARE BOSTON STRONG.
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