My students just had the coolest opportunity today. Awhile back they did a letter writing unit where they picked a well-known person to write a letter to. They decided collectively to write to Laura Chinchilla, the President of Costa Rica. Upon turning in the letters, one of my more vocal students stood up and said "Miss, this is a little ridiculous. Why are we just turning them in and not doing anything with them? The President is my neighbor. I am going to take the letters and give them to her." WHAT??? Of course the President would be your neighbor. My students have the strangest connections.
Well, she followed through and delivered the letters. The President promptly read the letters and call my student directly on the phone. She invited my student and all of the 4th graders to come to the capitol to get a tour and meet her and her staff. How cool is that? Can you imagine President Obama calling one of your students to invite your entire class to the White House for a private tour where they actually get to meet him? Amazing. They went on the field trip today, and I am sad to report that I was not able to attend due to my responsibilities with my 5th graders. However, I'm sure they had an amazing time and I can't wait to hear all about it!
Tomorrow, the 4th graders are going on yet another field trip. They are going to a coffee plantation for a tour. This time, I get to go! I am so excited to see a part of this beautiful country that contributes so much to the agricultural developments that this country is based on. Plus, I'm hoping we get to sample some fresh Costa Rican coffee. No complaints here!
The projects and testing for the 5th graders is winding down. Today they practiced for their graduation song. It was so fun to see them up and dancing around, singing their hearts out, and beginning to rejoice in their accomplishments. I also was able to work with their class President on her graduation speech. She is so smart. Her speech is incredible and I'm sure my eyes will be filled with tears when she presents it next week. Friday, I get to help her practice, which I am so pumped for.
The project I was working on for the 5th grade graduation is almost complete. I've finished my part, for now, and it has been sent off to the printer. On Friday, I will be putting them all together. They are going to be so cool!
Friday, I will be observed by the Principal. I am excited for this as I am teaching the 2nd part of a persuasive letter writing unit and I feel very confident in this topic. I have developed interactive activities to get the students to understand the connections between the parts of their letters, and make them better. I think the principal will like it and I hope I get some helpful feedback. Being observed always makes me a little nervous, but at this point in the game, I feel confident and focused.
No plans for the weekend yet. As I said before, Rachael and I will be staying around Santa Ana to save money. We might venture out to see Breaking Dawn (we've been told it will be playing in English), but we have to be careful to avoid all of the Twi-hards. I don't want to be trampled by screaming 14 year olds. I'm sure it will be fun though! The mall, where the theater is, is always packed on the weekends, so we might hold off and go during the week next week.
Well, I hope everyone enjoys Thanksgiving tomorrow! No turkey for us this year, but I might enjoy a cup of delicious coffee instead. Have a safe holiday weekend!
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