December 19-22

Fourth week of Advent: Love

Well, we've finally made it to the last week of school for 2011. I'm sure the kids are very excited and looking forward to the Christmas holidays.

Two things to be aware of for this week.
1. Students have a math quiz on Unit 2: Whole Numbers on Wednesday. We've been reviewing in class, but I've also given students a review booklet that they can take home and work on to prepare for the quiz.
2. Students need to hand in their reading assignment on Wednesday.


I would like to wish Mr. Siemens all the best as he leaves us and completes his degree in the new year. We were fortunate to have the extra help in the class for this first part of the year. The kids are going to miss him. I'm looking forward to the new year and coming back to teach your wonderful kids full time. I am blessed to have such a great class this year. I hope everyone has a great Christmas. Safe travels and Happy New Year. We'll see you in 2012.


A Car For Christmas
Danny had recently passed his driving test and decided to ask his clergyman father if there was any chance of him getting a car for Christmas, which was yet some months away. 'Okay.' said his father 'I tell you what I'll do. If you can get your 'A' level grades up to 'A's and 'B's, study your bible and get your hair cut, I'll consider the matter very seriously.'A couple of months later

Danny went back to his father who said 'I'm really impressed by your commitment to your studies. Your grades are excellent and the work you have put into your bible studies is very encouraging. However, I have to say I'm very disappointed that you haven't had your hair cut yet.
Danny was a smart young man who was never lost for an answer. 'Look dad. In the course of my bible studies I've noticed in the illustrations that Moses, John the Baptist, Samson and even Jesus had long hair.' 'Yes. I'm aware of that...' replied his father '... but did you also notice they walked wherever they went?'

Merry Christmas

Mr. Cronan