I have been thinking a lot lately (as I always do in November) about things for which I am thankful. In no particular order they include: God, my family, my dogs, Petunia, Daisy, and Hooches, my country, my house, my job, and my friends. There are so many things to list that when I begin to write this, I realize that I am simply thankful to have a list.

What are you thankful for this year? It is a difficult question because once you get started, you realize the list goes on and on and on….

Make sure you tell those people around you that you are thankful for them and why. Happy November!
-Mrs. C

Hello kids!

When I was ten, we would walk all over the neighborhood, knocking on everybody and anybody’s door. Last night, I was shocked that only one trick or treater came to my house, and she was my niece!

It seems that the kids in my neighborhood only trick or treat on one or two streets in the whole neighborhood. Is this true in your neighborhoods? Did you go to many houses or a “trunk or treat?”  Were a few streets closed off for you to trick or treat on? What were you and who did you go with?  My father and his friends would take us everywhere, and he wore the scariest mask!

Needless to say, I have a load of Kit Kats, Reese’s cups, Almond Joys, and so much more candies that need to be eaten!

Where and when did you go trick or treating?  Who took you? Did you go to a neighborhood party as well?

I’m really looking forward to your responses!

Mrs. C

Thinking about our discussion of ancient Egypt, tell about three interesting things you have learned. Think about Hatshepsut and Ramses II, who would you rather have as a ruler? Why is that person a better ruler?

What topics about Egypt are you interested in learning more about?

Tomorrow morning, we will write this week’s update. I challenge you to write a draft of the update on your blog tonight! Don’t forget to include things that have happened and upcoming events as well. Talk about all your classes and any extra experiences…such as our buddy class!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins could be the best trilogy I have ever read.  The mixture of science-fiction, futuristic places, empathetic characters, edge-of-your seat plot lines, and dire situations pulled me in like a vacuum.  For three days, I could not put these books down, and I ended up calling the stores near my home at 8:45 on a Sunday night just to get the second book in the series.  There is a little violence–as they are based on games fought to the death–but Collins does an exceptional job of distancing the reader from details.

Perhaps one of my favorite aspects of this imaginative series is Collins’ own imagination when it comes to fashion in this futuristic world.  The characters from the hip part of town actually dye their skin and hair colors like strawberry pink and sky blue depending on the en vogue look of the time.  They even have plastic surgery to alter their bodies to look more like a particular animal.  For example, one woman has whisker implants and stripes like a tiger.

These books are appropriate for our Fifth Graders. Please check one out today and become another fan of Katniss Everdeen, our lovable, strong protagonist!

-Mrs. C

Welcome to Trinityweblog.org. Let’s begin by commenting on this question about Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis:

Think about what Bud has been given from others throughout the novel.  Who has helped Bud and how have they assisted him?

Please write at least one paragraph in response to this.  Thanks! Mrs. C