12-19-2014

What a great tradition I was able to take part in today for the first time.  It was very special to see everyone make it down for breakfast and lively conversation.  The West Chicago A capella group was awesome as well.  You can really tell that this school district is like a family and a very special place to be.

3 things to stop doing at work!  http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2014/12/17/stop-doing-when-you-work/

I was able to talk to Lurana's husband this morning at breakfast and she is doing well after her surgery.  I know we all wish her a speedy recovery.


18 EPIC Productivity Apps!  This is really good!  http://www.coolcatteacher.com/best-productivity-apps/  I use Evernote, #1 on the list and I didn't realize all that I can do with it.


In case you haven't heard...Danielle's beautiful baby girl is named Lucia Maria Rose DeChristopher.  We are very happy for this special time in the DeChristopher family's life.

!0 things Middle school students wish you knew:  http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/12/03/top-10-things-middle-school-students-wish-you-knew

Your newsletter article is due today....or the Monday we get back after break....whichever works for the schedule your brain is functioning on at this moment.
The word masters word wall Jill put up with her students is awesome...stop by it if you want to expand your vocabulary!

51 of the most beautiful sentences in literature...a gift of words.  If the link comes up blocked let me know.  http://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferschaffer/i-am-i-am-i-am

The Christmas Piano in Union Station.  Awesome!

ahhhhh.....you made it.  A well deserved break.  Thanks for keeping the learning at a high level leading up to break.  Please accept the Benjamin soup cup as a very small token of my appreciation for everything you do for kids.  If you did not receive one, let me know.  Mine will most likely be filled with soda not soup.

Some Christmas Humor!