I once lived about a quarter of a mile from here.
lipnica_wielka_tartak_centrum
Nostalgia will do odd things.

This site is now on summer break, as you should be as well.
Enjoy the break. See you in August.

Here’s wishing everyone a happy, safe summer.
Seventh graders, I’ll see you next year…
Eighth Grade Day 2009

Students will be returning their literature books tomorrow. Lost books must be paid for with cash.

To my surprise, this little WordPress site was selected as one of Greenville County Schools’ “Best of the Web” for 2008/9. I get a snazzy image to display on the site:
I’m honored at the recognition, and embarrassed that, at this point, I haven’t been keeping up as regularly as I should have.

When it looked like this, it was obvious.
Morning showed a cathedral of snow.
All are excited, I’m sure. But we do have to make it up, so I’m not sure what the fuss is about…

Mrs.Weaver-James, an instructional coach at Hughes, was a guest teacher in all classes today, giving students some important information about the upcoming PASS test.
Tomorrow, we’ll be going to the book fair, with Mrs. Weaver-James taking the few minutes of class time beforehand to finish up what we started.
Homework
None.

First, fourth, and sixth periods click here to access the death penalty research resources.

No classes.

Nothing to do with English, but interesting nonetheless.

Translating can be difficult, as some Swansea council employees found out recently. They wanted to have a sign translated into Welsh. The English text of the sign was, “No entry for heavy goods vehicles. Residential site only.” The Welsh came out, well, a little less than perfect. Read the whole story at the BBC.

He was a kind young man who, with the help of his parents, had his own general store at the age of twenty-five. He spoke slowly and laughed easily. I often leaned against the counter in his store, sipping a Coke and chatting about nothing in particular.
Shop Keeper, Lipnica Wielka, Poland

Obviously, no updates today. I leave you with a picture from my seven years in Poland:
Lipnica Wielka, Poland, October 31, 2001

I am excited about this coming year at Hughes Academy and look forward to helping everyone in my class improve their ability to communicate. For now, sit back, take a deep breath, and get ready to read until your eyes pop and write until your arms fall off.