HOLDAY MOVIE TIME- Yes, Virginia

We read the original letter published in the 1897 New York Sun by Virginia O’ Hanion and the editor’s reply.  Then, will watch “Yes, Virginia” and short video from Macy’s.  We will then discuss the Macy’s “Believe” campaign.  You will write a friendly and/or persuasive letter to Santa Claus.  Your letter will be delivered by Mrs. Shipman to the Macy’s Mailbox at the Parks Mall.  Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make a Wish Foundation for every letter received. Mrs. Shipman will also take a picture of each class using the Macy’s Believe-o-Magic  app for the school website.

Macy’s Believe Website:

http://social.macys.com/believe/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-believe-_-n-_-n#/home

Yes, Virginia (video):

http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Virginia/dp/B004ANPKNK/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1352834166&sr=1-1&keywords=yes%2C+virginia

Macy’s Make a Wish Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyL94Zzy_Jg&feature=relmfu

Macy’s Believe-o_Magic  App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/believe-o-magic/id473331010?mt=8

Nominate our School.

http://www.facebook.com/BOOKIT1985#!/BOOKIT1985/app_130059780424774

Just Being Audrey

Just Being Audrey

Bluebonnet Book 2013

Remember to always ask you parents before going on the internet. 

Mrs. Shipman cannot make the internet stay as it was when the sites were picked. 

Thanksgiving Day

Fractured Fairy Tale

              This year Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November, 22nd, 2012.

 

President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

 

Thanksgiving is ALWAYS on the 4th Thursday of November.  

 

It's a time for people thankful for the good things in their lives.

 

Many people eat food traditional like turkey and pumpkin pie.

 

Borrowed from Mrs. Cupples

But, who started all this?

What were they thankful for?

Did they really eat pumpkin pie and turkey too?

Click on the DOTS in the picture to find out.

Mrs.Shpman does not control all the "turkeys" on the Internet. She works hard to make sure all the links in her blog work and lead to good safe places, but the Internet can be filled with all kinds of "gobbly"-gook.
Please always tell your parents when you go "hunting" on the Internet.  Never give anyone your name or any other personal info without your parent's permission!

What is Veteran's Day?

What is Veteran's Day?

Veteran's Day is an American holiday that is celebrated on November 11th. 

 On this day, we make a special effort to thank the men and women who keep us safe in the Armed Forces.  

We also take time to remember people who lost their lives trying to keep us safe and free.

Follow the dots on the picture to find out more about Veteran's Day. 

The dots will take you to information, activities, videos, and games!

Mrs. Shipman tries really hard to find good links for each topic.  

However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.  

She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.

Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey!

Borrowed From Michael Cupples