I had a fun time on the field trip to Tacoma Nature Center/Snake Lake last Thursday, and I hope you all did, too! I really enjoyed imaging myself being in Brian's shoes--alone in the wilderness, and talking with you all about why and how being prepared is so important. I wish we could have spent more time there, but that's a great reason to go back! Thanks to Sister Hiatt for coming along with us, too!

This week, we will begin our discussion of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. Make sure to have the book COMPLETED by class on Thursday...there may be a quiz! Great job to those of you who finished Hatchet! I am very pleased to see that more of you are finishing the books on the list, and proud of you; some of these books are not easy, but you are challenging yourselves, and that's the best way to learn new things. Remember that we will plan a fun outing as a reward for all those students who finish all the first semester required reading (I really hope everyone in class achieves that goal so we can all celebrate together!)

Our last book for the semester is The Family Under the Bridge. It's a very quick read, so make sure you get that one finished, too. Then you'll have 3 weeks off to catch up on second semester books. Happy Reading!