Friday has turned into a very tragic day with all of the heart-break and heroism in Connecticut. By Monday, most of the children will know about it, and if they don't their friends will make sure they do. I would encourage you to discuss it with them so that they don't first hear about it on Monday. Mr. Rogers, one of my heroes, said that when something bad happened when he was little, his mother said that he should look for the helpers. She told him that there were bad people, but there were many more helpers and that most of the people are helpers. I thought it was a good way to explain insanity to a child and still give them hope.
Next week we will be having some party time, but students still need to stay on task and get their work done. Wednesday is Christmas around the world and practice for Thursday's program. Thursday we will have reading in the morning, party after first recess, (10:45) where children will exchange gifts, and then the program in the afternoon. May you have a very Merry Christmas and may our country be blessed with peace throughout the new year.
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