Ms. Eichberger’s Class Newsletter

January 16, 2009

 

Three Cups of Tea

I would like to add one more book to our January literature list.  It is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen and David Oliver Relin.  The book is based on the #1 New York Times Best Seller.  It is the story of Greg Mortensen who attempted to climb K2, the world’s second highest mountain.  He got lost and wandered into a poor village, where the chief and the village people took him in.  Moved by their kindness he promised to return and build a school for the village’s children.  Over the next decade Mortensen built over sixty schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.  He has endured many trials and more to dedicate his life to building literacy and peace, one child at a time.

 

There is also a picture book version of the story with illustrations by Susan L. Roth. 

Both books are available now at local bookstores and online retailers. I had the pleasure of hearing Mortensen speak in Traverse City on Tuesday evening.  His story is incredible and highly motivating.

 

 

Historic Presidential Inauguration

On Tuesday, January 20, we will take part in a re-enactment of the Presidential Inauguration.  Following the live television event, we will also have our own version of an Inaugural Ball.  Families are welcome to attend these events in our classroom.  We will begin our reenactment around 9:00 AM. Our students will be impersonating the outgoing President, newly-elected President, former First Lady, new First Lady, Justice of the Peace, guards, musicians, dignitaries, and onlookers.   The Inauguration will be televised at Noon followed by the Inaugural Parade.  Our Ball will take place in the afternoon.  It is suggested that the children dress in “formal attire” for the Ball.  This could include a button down shirt, tie, and trousers for boys, and a dress or skirt and blouse for girls. Punch and cookies will be served with dancing to follow.  

 

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