Week of November 29 - Dec, 3

I must apologize for the absence of my blog for the past two weeks. Unfortunately, the blog is the first thing to go when I am overwhelmed or busy. I hope to keep it current for the the rest of the semester.

Basketball season is in full swing for the Polar Bears and Lady Polar Bears. Varsity Boys beat Troy on Nov. 19 and then beat Waco Rapoport on the 23rd. Lady Polar Bears beat Waco Rapoport as well. Both teams play Rice here on Tues. beginning at 5:00. The Lady Bears will then compete in the Avalon tournament on Dec. 2-4 and the Varsity Boys will compete in the Italy Tournament on the same days. Junior High will play on Monday at Trinidad beginning at 6:00. All times are tentative, so check with the coach if you have a question about the correct time.

I trust we all got our fill of turkey and dressing and I hope we all rested and relaxed over the long weekend. The first semester ends on Dec. 17, so we all must buckle down and get back to work, so that we can continue our pursuit of excellence in the classroom.

Classroom Week at a Glance:

Monday: Writing About the Big Question - Fiction & Non Fiction pg 52
Tuesday: Reading Worksheet: Making Predictions
Wednesday: Literary Analysis - Plot pg 54, Enrichment: 19th Century Science pg 56
Thursday: Grammar - Common & Proper Nouns
Friday: Open Book Test: Retreived Reformation pg 60-62 - Selection Test scheduled Dec. 9

Vickery's Vit & Wisdom
"Home is where the heart is."

I found myself at home most of the long weekend by choice. I enjoyed being in my home, cooking, organizing and relaxing with my family. I traveled a little for a family Thanksgiving dinner but for the most part, I just stayed home. There is a lot to be said for the "comforts of home." The familiar is always easier and more comfortable. The routine, the smells of cooking, being around people that we love is so comfortable this time of year. I just prefer it to being in a crowded mall, or on a busy highway. There was a time when I would hit the stores on Black Friday or fight the crowds at the mall to get that great bargain. I just don't feel compelled to be in those crowds this year. The economy is preventing most of us from impulse buying this year and it is probably a good thing. By the way, do you know why it is called "Black Friday?" If anyone can tell me, I will give extra-credit on your next test. Anyway, back to the "comforts of home," I hope that you experienced a little time to yourself this weekend to reflect, relax and refuel. The next few weeks will be busy with holiday activities, but don't forget that the semester ends on Dec. 17. This is a time to buckle down and work hard to finish out the semester positively.