Odd day

Hello,

I missed the first hour of the day due to a meeting that ran way over.  A reading specialist came in and played some word games with them.  This afternoon we went to the gym for a forty minute presentation on Harriet Beecher Stowe put on by Mrs. Smith's class.  It was well done and taught me a few things about HBS that I didn't know.  That happened at the very end of the day so I didn't get to talk to the kids about it. 

It is because of these unexpected events that we didn't get to spelling or research today.  We will tomorrow. 

I'm running off to see Hunger Games, the movie,  with my wife.  While not fourth grade appropriate, I will say that it is well written and if your children are playing violent video games, they probably wouldn't bat an eye at the violence in the books.  I would say that they are sixth grade appropriate, although if I were teaching fifth grade, I would make them available to kids with parent approval.

I know some of your kids are clamoring for the books, and I like to see that kind of energy regarding literature.  Drop me a line if you want to get my take on whether your child, specifically, is ready for it.

Have a good night.

Mr. Shea