Alvin and the Chipmunks

I saw this movie yesterday. It was cute. Did you see it?

Wii

My family got a Wii for Christmas. We had fun playing with the Wii yesterday. I liked Guitar Hero and bowling. Have you played with a Wii? What Wii games do you like?

SNOW!!!!!!!

Wow! We had a lot of snow this weekend! Did you go outside in the snow? Do you like the snow? I like to watch snow when it falls and I am inside my house, but I hate to drive in the snow.

The Polar Express

I just finished watching the movie The Polar Express. Did you ever see it? Did you like it? I thought it was weird how the characters looked a little bit real and a little bit fake.

What will you be?

Watch this video. EVERYONE on the video is Deaf!!!!! They all followed their dreams and got different jobs. What job do you want in the future?

Helen Keller Statue

This is a new statue of Helen Keller. It is in the U.S. Capitol Building (Congress) in Washington, DC. Helen Keller is the only child to have a statue in the Capitol Building!

I think this statue is cool. What do you think of the statue? What do you remember about Helen Keller?

SJSD Christmas Shows

I know many of you are working hard on the SJSD Christmas show. I can't wait to see it! I have been thinking about some of the past shows. I loved them all, but I think The Grinch was my favorite. Which SJSD show was your favorite: The Radio City show, The Grinch, or Willy Wonka?

Favorite Holiday

Thanksgiving is over. Soon it will be Christmas. What is your favorite holiday? Why do you like it best?

Giving Thanks

Today is Thanksgiving Day. Who or what are you most thankful for?

Thanksgiving food

What is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?

Goat (almost!) goes to school

This girl has a special pet!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet (even a wild animal!), what animal would you want?

The Scream

Do you like this painting? The title of the painting is The Scream. Why do you think the man in the painting is screaming?

literacy units

Choose your favorite literacy unit and tell why you like it best.

Choices: comic books, science magazine, history interview, book blurbs, fantasy, poetry, historical fiction, biography