Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Please share with us what you are looking forward to over the holidays. Do you have any special plans for Christmas? How was your Hanukkah this year? Are you going to be spending time with friends and family these next two weeks?

Let's share about holiday traditions and fun!

Native American Legend Brainstorming!

As you know, legends explain something in the natural world.

Please share with us your idea for your own legend. What are you going to explain? How the stars came to be? How mountains were formed?

What is your setting going to be? Who are your characters?

Let your mind go free and be creative! Anything goes in a legend!

"30 G" Rocks!

We love our Thirty Glorious Minutes of Independent Reading, otherwise known as "30 G"!

Please share with us what you have been reading! Have you just finished an amazing book? Did you just get hooked into a new one that you just can't put down?

Can't wait to read all about your reading!

Attitude of Gratitude!

Thanksgiving is just a week away. Many of us will spend time with family and friends. Some of us are even traveling! 

Please share with us your thoughts on being grateful and also tell us what you are thankful for in your life right now!

Happy Veteran's Day!

Veteran's Day is a day to remember and honor those who have fought for our wonderful country! 

Watch this short video on the history of Veteran's Day.

Why do you love our country? How can we show the veteran's how thankful we are? Share with us some of your thoughts on this holiday!

Shoshone Shout-out!

The People of the Great Basin survived in smaller groups in desert-like conditions! They were tough and clever people.
Please share some of the facts that you have learned already!

Comanche Conversation!

The Lords of the Plains were highly skilled horsemen and expert hunters! They ruled the plains!
Please share what you have learned so far in your research.