Blogger Send-Off

As the end of the school year comes to a close, I can't help but reflect upon my positive blogging experiences. Many of my students were first-time bloggers, and I couldn't have been more pleased at how quickly they transformed our new digital classroom. Indeed, I feel like I have learned as much from the students about current technology as they have learned from me. It's been a successful partnership, merging ideas, content, and communication among my classes.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this experience. I hope it has been as rewarding for all of you as it has been for me. I look forward to continuing blogging next year, hopefully with some repeat bloggers!

As a final goodbye, I need to remind students and parents that I have now removed all student blog links from my own blog. This means I no longer have administrative control; students are encouraged to continue to utilize their blogs on their own time, but they will no longer be affiliated with my class. I trust my students will nevertheless continue the blogging excellence that they have demonstrated with me.

Thanks again and enjoy your summer.
Happy Blogging!

Blurb Contest Winners

As my Creative Writing and English 9 Honors classes have wrapped up their unit on children's literature, they've posted blurbs on their unique, hand-crafted books. We read these aloud in class, discussing the various features of children's literature. Then students voted on their favorite blurbs. Which books sounded most interesting? Which would appeal to children?

Congratulations to our winners!

Sarah (Pd 1) for Reggie the Squirrel-Coon

Kenna (Pd 5) for My Little Bunny

Please visit all of the student blogs for Pds 1 & 5 to view additional blurbs about a variety of exciting children's books. You won't be disappointed!