Gulf Oil Spill News

There is so much news coming through hour by hour as the oil spill disaster continues in the Gulf of Mexico. The shores and wetlands all along the Gulf are being covered with the thick, tarry oil. People who live in the region, and depend on fishing and ocean-related industries for their livelihoods are in dire financial trouble. Birds, turtles and sea-dwelling species are being coated with oil. Some have been rescued. Many others have died and continue to die. I hope that, as you relax and enjoy your summer, you are also watching the news and reading the various reports. This is such an important event. I don't think anyone can really predict how this will effect all of us over time, but it makes sense that each of us pay attention and if the opportunity presents itself to help, I know you will do that as well... here are some websites that might be interesting to you as you follow the story of this disaster: BP Oil Spill: Daily Dead Wildlife Tally Oil Spill Tracker See the Oil Spill from Space

We Had Such a Great Year!

I cannot believe the year is over. It seems like our time together went very quickly. I am so awfully proud of all of you -- for all you learned and all the ways you helped me and one another. You are very special young people, and I will miss you... I hope you have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer. Take time to dream and plan. Do the things you love to do. Spend good time with friends and family. Pay attention to the world around you. Don't forget to stop in room 204 and say "Hi" next fall... Ms. Daniel