Biography Tea Party

Hello,

I thought the tea party went well. It was quite a mixer. Attendees included President Obama and President Lincoln, as well as first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Abigail Adams. King Tut was our youngest or oldest attendee, depending on how you look at it. Maria Tall Chief, Amelia Earhardt, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton were just a few of the strong women in attendance. Genghis Khan didn't make too much trouble. Pele, Babe Ruth and Tom Brady were our top athletes. Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant got together, possibly for the first time since Appomattox Court House. Sacajawea made it, as did Annie Oakley. J.K. Rowling, Isaac Newton and Harry Houdini were also popular guests. We were sad that John Lennon was feeling under the weather.

Mr. Banana provided the food and beverages, helped out by many volunteers. Thank you to all of them for pitching in. The kids commented that many of them asked great questions and helped get conversations rolling.

The food highlights included Turkish Delights, fresh coconut, smoked salmon, English cheddar cheese, banana chips, buffalo jerky, sweet potato chips, carrot chips, dried blueberries, Pirouline wafers, dried peas, cupcakes from Pat, almond thins and snow pea chips. Drinks included peach juice, mango juice, pineapple juice, blackberry juice and a cranberry/raspberry mix.  Some real treats for our guests.

I felt like most of the class learned a little about many different people. We had a recap afterwards to see what everyone learned. I was pleased with most of it.

I was disappointed that two students didn't meet the requirements to go to the party. I felt like I bent over backwards for two others to go. I won't do that again. It just takes away from everyone else. Unfortunately, the rest of the class didn't get to learn about Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Maybe they'll be able to do a wax statue presentation along with John Lennon when he returns from his illness.

Thanks for all the help today. Like everything, it was a learning experience for us all.

Mr. Shea