Half day tomorrow

Hello,

I just checked the forecast.  It looks like the snow will hold off long enough for us to get in our half day tomorrow.  Don't forget that it is an early release day.  Students will be released at 1:00. 

Paragraphing went well today.  Tonight's assignment is to write another one.  The topic sentences were good from last night's homework.  Most people got three or more supporting sentences down.  A few forgot a concluding sentence, but the main issue was the margins.  I'll try something new tomorrow to get them going on that.  It seems like an easy thing to remember, but they are still struggling.  I'm getting a lot of "Oh yeah!"  If they can write a paragraph tonight with the first sentence indented, proper margins, topic sentence, supporting sentences and concluding sentence, they won't have any homework (outside of reading) from me tomorrow.  I already graded the papers of the ten kids who stayed for homework club.  Three out of ten were celebrating.  Seven of ten still have work to do.

We spent some time today looking ahead to next week's tea party.  The kids will get into character in the afternoon as their biography subjects.  I will serve up some unique foods and beverages and they will mingle, teaching and learning as they enjoy each other's company.  It will probably be next Wednesday or Thursday.  I'll let you know by the end of the week.  I usually can use some adult help for the serving.

My brain seemed to turn to mush this afternoon.  After just one week away from school and I feel out of shape for the rigors of the day.  I'm exhausted and am going home. 

Have a great night.

Mr. Shea