First Day of School!!

Congratulations on your first day back at school! I was thinking about all of you today and sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way!

 So tell me, what was your favorite part about the first day? What are you most excited about this school year?

Puerto Rico, my heart's devotion!

“Puerto Rico, my heart’s devotion! Let it sink back in the ocean…” Some of you may recognize that line from the beginning of the song “America” in the musical West Side Story. It is a great song, but I can assure you that I do not want Puerto Rico, a small Caribbean island, to go anywhere!

The White House Easter Egg Roll

Happy Easter!

Lent

Lent is a time for reflection. I take this time to think about what is really important in my life, like my family, my friends, my education, and my goals. I think about how those things support my commitment and my faith to God.

The Hunger Games: The Series

The Series

As much as I wanted the books to last forever, I knew they had to come to an end.

Congratulations, Silver Dragons!

Congratulations, Silver Dragons!! You are such hardworking and imaginative students. I am so proud of your accomplishments at State! Two thumbs up for you all!

The Hunger Games: Book Three

Mockingjay

                The third book was probably my least favorite, although it was still amazing.

The Hunger Games: Book Two

Catching Fire

The second book in the Hunger Games series certainly did not disappoint.

The Hunger Games: Book One

             I LOVED these books! I was entranced by them like I was by Harry Potter. When I read them, my heart broke for the decisions Katniss was forced to make in order to keep her family safe, my pulse raced for the danger Katniss and Peeta were constantly in, and my brain hurt that Capitol was allowed to inflict such cruelty on the districts. How could our world deteriorate to such brutality while in such a comfortable place as the Capitol? I was amazed at how quickly I read them; the suspense made me never want to stop reading. I want to be able to discuss these books with you to see what you were thinking and feeling while you were reading. (I know I was thinking and feeling a LOT!) Since we can’t talk in person, I am going to pose some questions to you on the blog over the next few weeks. You aren’t being graded on your answers, so don’t worry. Every answer is right as long as you support your opinions with explanations. J You may not want to read these posts and comments if you have not read the books yet. There will be spoilers! Read the books then make comments when you are finished! Believe me, you will like these books!

Merry Christmas!

It was so wonderful to see you on that unexpected visit the other day! I am so glad I was able to stop in for even a few minutes. When we skyped, I told you about my visit to the National Christmas Tree. I had planned on blogging that adventure while I was at the airport waiting to fly home.  Unfortunately, a hinge on my laptop broke, preventing me from travelling with it this break. So although it is after Christmas Day, Father Umberg will tell you that the Christmas season is not over yet.