Week of Dec. 5-9

As is typical for this time of year, my schedule is in a state of flux.  The following is what I believe will probably happen this week.  If it changes, you will see an update to THIS post. Also, pay attention for an EXTRA CREDIT opportunity at the end of this post.

Homework (grades 5-7 and 8K2 only, not 8K1):

In 50-100 words, tell me about your favorite family Christmas activities.  The title is "Christmas".

As always:

• 50-100 words, no spelling or grammar errors
• SLE: "Effective Communicators"
• Due Wednesday, Dec. 15.  Note: Don't be late on this one -- the quarter ends Friday, Dec. 17.  I cannot accept this assignment after the last day of the quarter.
• Include a full header, including your CLASS CODE.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (grades 5-8):
A teacher friend of mine in Nebraska is leading a wonderful project at http://advent-2010.wikispaces.com/.  She is collecting pictures of advent wreaths and nativity scenes from as many schools as she can on her wiki.  (A wiki is a webpage to which others can add content, in this case pictures).  What a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of our Savior.  To participate in this project, please send me your picture(s) via email at georgesomers@olmlancers.com by Monday, Dec. 13.  I'll put them in a slide show and add them to the wiki.  Plus, I'll give you 10 points extra credit for submitting your picture.  Check the wiki later to see all the pictures submitted.

UPDATE:  Mrs. Poole has some wonderful information on her blog about nativity scenes including a Nativity Scene Hunt contest and a bonus trivia question.  Check it out here. Thanks, Mrs. Poole! Nice job.