“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

We talked about in class this week about how your future is up to you. YOU are the only one who can make the decision of how much success in life that you will have. What are some things that you can change about your school work or attitude that will help you in the future? I want the best for each and every one of you, and I love you all dearly!

Next Tuesday Pod 4 will go to Atlanta! I have traveled there a few times to see the Braves play. However, I have never visited the aquarium or the CNN building. I think we wil have a great time. There are many places in this world that I would like to travel to. Where are some places that you want to go?

A couple of weeks ago, my students completed a journal highlighting an important event from their literature circle book. If someone wrote a newspaper or magazine article about something exciting in your life, what would the headline read?

     “Just tell yourself, Duckie, you’re really quite lucky!” -  Dr. Suess

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up. This day revolves around luck. Do any of you have a good

luck charm? What do you think makes you lucky in life?

The Presdential Election will take place this November. Brainstorm a list of qualities important in a President. Then rate the qualities you mentioned in order of importance

Christmas is almost here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year….for most people. Think of someone who may not have such a good Christmas this year. What can you give to them or do for them that will cheer them up?

Last night we had our first coffee house at BSIS. It was such a great success! Thank you to all who were able to come out for this. We read a book about the miracle of a snowman in my classrooom. All the snowman wanted to do was sing. If you could do one thing and you knew you would not fail, what would it be?

When I graduated from college, I never thought I would have to deal with homework and classwork again. Now, I going back to school to get my master’s degree. What do you think the hardest part of school is? What do you enjoy most about school?

“Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live…” What is your biggest fear? How can you get past this fear?

Thanksgiving is this week! We all could list so many things we are thankful for. Read the quote below, and tell me what it means to you. 

 ”As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”John Fitzgerald Kennedy