Non-Blog Assignment Due Dec. 16

Take a break from creating a blog post this week.  Instead, follow the directions below.

Use an index card to record the following information:

• Your first and last name
• Tell me if you would like to stay in your current field site classroom or if you would like to change placements.  
• If you answered you would like to stay were you are, turn your card in.  You are finished.
• If you would like to change, tell me why?  Don't play games in your explanation.  Just put it out there and tell me why you would like to change.
• Indicate where you would like to be placed.  Give specifics such as age group, subject content, and anything you can tell me.  If you have a specific school and teacher in mind, add that also.  
• Add anything else that you think would help me determine the best placement for you.

Disclaimer:  Asking for a change in field site placement does not guarantee one.  Likewise, the request to remain at your current site does not promise that you will remain there.  All field site teachers will be contacted.  Yours has the option to discontinue mentoring you.

Blog Assignment Due Dec. 9

Title:  Should Santa be Allowed to Come to School?

Recently the Fort Worth ISD issued a statement concerning holiday-related characters visiting the classroom during instructional time.  Read the following article from the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Should Santa be Allowed to Come to School?

What does federal law say about holidays connected to religion? Find out more below.
The "December Dilemma"

• How would things change in your field site classroom if BISD adopted this stance?
• What activities or events would be cut out if holiday characters could not visit the classroom?
• Would elementary school children be able to take part in PTA parties held before or after school?
• What would be your solution to this dilemma?