Friday, January 23, 2015

Dollar Drive

Our class is participating in the
Friends Helping Friends
Dollar Drive for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
during the week of Jan. 26th – 30th
Fill  a baggie or envelope with a dollar (change or paper will do - even checks written to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) and bring it to class to put it in your class bag –  it is that easy!!!
This wonderful organization is researching a cure for blood cancers!
Every penny counts in finding a cure, thank you for your support!!
To learn more, visit
Leukemia-lymphoma.org  or you can donate online at

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Sinking Ship Panels

Today the students were introduced to their next speech... a persuasive panel. They have each been assigned a specific colonial job, however the ship they were traveling on is sinking. The life boats spaces are limited and there is only room for 5 people to be saved. Who will give a speech persuasive enough that they will be saved?

Our Sinking Ship Panels will be on Monday, January 26th. Students were able to collaborate with others to try and create a persuasive speech, though I recommend they continue to work on their speeches this week.

Recommendations: memorize your speech & don't forget the goal is to be persuasive!


Monday, January 5, 2015

Guest Blogger- Dhruvi

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Everyone's glad to get all the
Weight off their shoulders
And relax during the break.

Classrooms are making holiday cards and activities
The Christmas spirit is building in!
Happy Holidays!

By Dhruvi