Hello to All My Wonderful Students,

I have not signed on the blog as I have been busy traveling! We have been to Connor's Lacrosse games across the states. I have just returned from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was a very long drive, but worth seeing Connor play lacrosse with northern teams and his  exposure to different styles of play. On our ride to Philly it  was smooth sailing until we got to Washington DC and then we hit traffic and crazy drivers, I was a mess! It was a very nerve racking ride, going very fast and then stopping very quickly does not make for a smooth ride and I got car sick, I never get car sick! We arrived safely and enjoyed our time in Philly. We saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. We walked around the city of  Brotherly Love! It was great to see Connor and the other kids experience the city of Brotherly Love!

On our way home we rode the Shenandoah Valley Scenic Road., it was an inspiring and beautiful ride. We saw many wonderful sites as well as wild life. I can tell you all I saw a BEAR! It was as big as a large dog running across the road! It was an amazing sight and I was very glad that I was in the car! I hope to be able to show you all my pictures when school starts to share the beautiful scenery.
Our next stop was the Natural Bridge in Virginia. This bridge was built by nature and is over 500 million years old, can you believe that! I walked where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson walked! George Washington carved his initials in the bridge, it was an incredible sigh and his initials were still there!

As I have been traveling I have been reading the books that we have to read over the summer. I am hoping that others are reading as well. I have read Star in the Storm in which it is a true story about a Newfoundland dog. I have also read Fly Girl which I know is not on the list, but a very good read. It is about an African American Girl who flew planes during World War II. Is anybody interested in reading any of these books? I have also read, The Chocolate Touch, White Star and  I am re-reading Midnight Magic. I hope that everyone is reading Midnight Magic, because this is the book Ms. Ava has chosen for everyone to read! It is  a  fantasy book about kings, queens and a mystery. If you have started to read the book lets start a discussion about it. If you have questions about the book blog about it so that we  can read everyone's thinking about the book....

I have missed everyone and I can't believe that our vacation is almost over. We will be together very soon. Be safe on your travels and BLOG!!!!

Love you all Ms. Maura