Wow! I haven't updated in a while. See what having a baby does.....
Elliott Reid is doing well and we are still trying to adjust at home. I must thank you all for your well wishes and words of encouragement! My wife and I are getting sleep, however, so things could be worse.
As we quickly approach CMT time, we will be having students work on CMT - like work just so that they have an idea of what the real tests will be like. Since this will be the first time that they will have to take so many standardized tests, the practice will help in easing any fears students may have.
In class we have been talking a lot lately about MLK, civil rights, and the inauguration. We all got to see it live! Many students came away from it saying that they felt special while watching it. Many couldn't believe all the pomp and circumstance. One said - I thought it was just going to be a speech. I'm glad that we were able to have them take part in, what was, an historical day.
Hope 2009 is treating you well!
