We just returned from our four-day fall break - a time in which many of us celebrated  a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. For some, this holiday means long road trips to visit out-of-town cousins. For others, it means a weekend in the woods to hunt deer. All of our families have different ways -- or different traditions -- we follow to celebrate the holidays. I'd like for you to share a tradition your family follows in our next assignment. Click on Holiday Traditions in the assignment box on the left to find out more.

I had a great time with my class at Apple Ridge Farm on Monday, atop beautiful Bent Mountain.  I hope you enjoyed your day outside taking in the sunshine, blue skies and fall leaves. Click on Teamwork at Apple Ridge in the assignment box on your left to see what we're working on this week.

Welcome class to your first project. Click on the Sounds All Around Us link under Teacher Assignments on the left to find out what we're doing. Have fun!

Our 5th grade class will begin a new adventure - we are going to blog with students across the globe! Please remember the following rules: We are to be nice to each other and use kind words. We will not post personal information such as our names, phone numbers and addresses. We will use appropriate language. We will also work hard to use correct spelling and grammar. We're going to meet some new people, have a little fun and learn along the way!