Feb 14- poetry jam

 Success! Our First Inaugural Worthen House Middle School Poetry Jam (working on the title) was a success! Thank you to the parents, students and staff who put effort into making this such a lovely day!

  Not only were the poems very good, but the chance to celebrate and luncheon was such a nice experience... I am so thankful for the day.

Thank you Penny Hamourgas, Voula Danas, Stacey Theofilopoulos, Mark McKellar, Maria Booras and Pam Murphy. You guys ROCK!

Thank you, Helen Gaudet for making sure it all went smoothly from behind the scenes. :D

Feb 12

Today in history Abraham Lincoln was born. In class, we watched Abraham Lincoln's biography. My 7th and 8th graders had a chance to watch this in class after getting to attend a Valentine's Day themed Art Class at The Whistler House Museum. Their lives are pretty rough I tell you. And they get to do extra credit... and it was gym day... and there was a sub.... and likely a snow day tomorrow. Oh, to be in middle school.

Meanwhile, I encouraged my students to push themselves with their poems. What began as an assignment has turned into a moment for them to open their souls. I look forward to sharing all of their poems, and sharing my own as well as hearing the other teachers and just celebrating the day.

Hope the snow cooperates!!!!

:D Enjoy the snow day, guys!