I owe a huge thank you to author, Homer Hickam. Today, he took time out of his busy day to FaceTime students in Mrs. Winecoff's Physical Science class and share his experiences from his book Rocket Boys. Not only were the students excited, engaged and entertained, Mrs. Winecoff and I were delighted to connect students with Mr. Hickam, and to hear his stories as well!
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| Always have a "Plan B"! Skype and the big screen didn't work, so we FaceTimed with the iPad! |
Students in Ms. Webb's English 11 classes have been busy reading and creating student book talks over the last few weeks. I always enjoy listening to what our students have to say about the books they read. Their willingness to share their insights with others is a great way to promote reading at Highland and encourage others to pick up a good book too! Here are a few book talks to highlight some of the great things happening here at Highland ~ #HSTreads!
I really enjoyed these holiday-inspired book talks and wanted to share them with you. I will certainly continue to update the blog with more book talks in the near future. Meanwhile, to conclude my thoughts for today, I never cease to be impressed by my students. This week was complex to say the least. Let's just say that students are perceptive, and I was touched by my students' thoughtfulness and generosity this week. Thank you to my RamTV student-staff for their kindness this week - it is always the thought that counts, and these students certainly showed just how great teenagers can be!
Have a very Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season and a wonderful start to the new year! See you in 2017! #HSTreads
~Laura
~Laura
