Hearts of Service Day

Dear students,

Volunteering takes more than showing up for a few hours. It takes preparation, planning, action, and, now, reflecting. I want you to reflect about your time spent serving today. Please answer the following questions:

1. How is service an act of love?
2. How did you serve others today?
3. What were you thinking about as you were serving? Was it easy? Hard?
4. How can we show empathy to people that may be different than us?

Please make sure you answer each question  before you publish your comment. Double check your comment for punctuation/spelling mistakes. Your comment must be at least 5 sentences.

Be sure to include to edit your post for:

• complete sentences

• correct spelling
• capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.)
• end punctuation 
• topic and closing sentence

I cannot wait to hear about your day.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear students,

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. He led non-violent protests to fight for the rights of all people, including African Americans. He hoped that America and the world could become a place where race would not impact a person's civil rights. He is considered one of the great orators of modern times, and his speeches still inspire us to this day.

Here are some inspirational quotes from MLK:

“No, violence is not the way. Hate is not the way. Bitterness is not the way. We must stand up with love in our hearts, with a lack of bitterness and yet a determination to protest courageously for justice and freedom in this land.”

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.”

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”

Choose one quote and write the following:

1. The meaning of the quote.
2. How you can apply it to your everyday life (home, school, sports, family, friendships, etc.)
3. One way Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspires you.

Your response must be at least 5 sentences long and use correct punctuation and capitalization.

I cannot wait to read your responses.

Happy blogging,
Mrs. Braddy

One Little Word

Dear students,

Each new year, two of my mentors challenge teachers to find their One Little Word (OLW). The OLW is one word that will represent, or symbolize, the year ahead. The word should be personal and thoughtful. My mentors spend weeks thinking about their OLW, making sure they select a word that will really guide them.

I have thought a great deal about my OLW. For 2019, I selected "trust" as my One Little Word. I selected "trust" because I don't always trust God's plan and try to make my own way. I need this word to remind me to trust not only His plan for me but also to trust in the strengths and talents He has blessed me with, rather than worry about the future. Trust can apply to my life in so many ways - through friends, work, my students, my family, myself, and ultimately, God's plan for me. I will use this word to guide me through the days of 2019.

In your comment, answer the following questions in complete sentences:

What is your One Little Word? How does this word apply to your life? How can you use your OLW to guide your year? Comment to this post with your OLW, and examples of how you can use your OLW this year. 

I cannot wait to read your posts,
Mrs. Braddy

Grounded!

Dear students,

Imagine that your family has made plans to visit relatives for the holidays. Write about what happens when flights are cancelled because of a blizzard, and you find yourselves stuck in the airport on Christmas Eve. Can your family make the best of a difficult situation?

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence
• three of your spelling words

Happy blogging,
Mrs. Braddy

Extreme Makeover, Christmas Style!

Dear students,

Your elderly neighbor’s holiday decorations always attract crowds. This year, unfortunately, she broke her leg and can’t decorate her house for Christmas. She has asked you to do it for her and has given you the cash you need to buy any supplies.

Decide on a theme, and describe what you will do to decorate her house.

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Braddy

Do you want to build a snowman?

Dear students,

Your pen pal in Hawaii has never seen snow. Write a letter to her explaining the steps to making a snowman.

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,
Ms. Blackmon

Elf Life

Dear students,


You are an elf who works at the North Pole. Write at least a 5 sentence paragraph describing a typical workday. 

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Braddy