Morning Meeting a Huge Success

Our morning meetings have been a sensation! I've learned why dogs have wet noses, why cats have pointy ears, that a man from Jamaica can run 26 miles an hour, and that at least one of us thinks women should have more rights than men... but is not quite sure why. :-) The eight students who have presented have been prepared and articulate. Current events reporters may need to be reminded to cover the event as a journalist would; sharing who, what, where, when, and why the event is important. Day-In-History reporters, similarly, should share the 5 Ws of a single event of a single historic day.

Our blog settings have been refined now, and we are able to read all comments. These student- written comments have become a rich source of text for quick, point-of-need English language review. Students respond to a blog post every day as a standing homework assignment. Time is ALWAYS available during school (at recess or lunchtime) for students to accomplish this task. So, not having Internet access or a computer at home should not be an impediment to success. If you do have online services at home, make it routine to have your student check the homework page every afternoon/evening.

The Integrated Exploratory teachers are looking forward to meeting and chatting with our parents at tomorrow evening's Meet And Greet event from 5:30 until 8:00.