It’s January 21. 
Today is “National Hugging Day.”  Who in your family gives the best hugs?  Who is your favorite anti-hugger?

Trivial Fact of the Day:  Carrots were originally purple. Orange carrots came about through hybrid** attempts of Dutch farmers.  You can still grow purple carrots from seed companies.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Wisdom begins in wonder.” 
--Socrates (Greek Philosopher)

**Vocabulary Word of the Day:  hybrid (adjective) – use this word to describe something that comes from a mixture of two (or more) origins.  Some cars and plants can be described as hybrids, but what else?  Be creative!

Spring Semester Begins Today!!!

Pre-AP - We are going to set our reading goals for this 4th 6 weeks.  Don't forget your reading goal for the 25 book challenge is due by Friday.  We are going to review Unit 7 vocabulary because tomorrow is the quiz. Unpack EA 2 by writing a first page of newspaper. 

OGL - We are going to set our reading goals for this 4th 6 weeks. Don't forget your reading goal for the 25 book challenge is due Friday.  Why do trees have to have roots? The same reason language has roots. Today we will create a card for each root.  Did you celebrate MLK Jr. Day? Today we are going to creatively investigate his life and career.