Thomas’ Adventure Travels

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WOW! Most of the students are excited about Halloween and what fun they are anticipating to have. I hope everyone has a safe week-end. 
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #35 – What were some of the problems associated with traveling at sea during the Age of Exploration? Diseases such as scurvy, dehydration, mutiny, malnutrition, and boredom were some of the [...]

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Another fantastic day of learning at McClure Middle School. Students were actively engaged in learning about the Scientific, Industrial, and French Revolutions. We also continued our discussion about explorations and imperialism. These topics will be looked at in more detail tomorrow.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #34 – •Place the following time periods in order according to which one [...]

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What a beautiful day, and I am sitting at school doing the Blog and working on lesson plans. Something is wrong with this picture! I should be out enjoying the sunshine. Hopefully, I will be leaving soon. I hope most of you are having a great afternoon. I think the rain will be returning sooner [...]

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Another raining day in Georgia. However, we all need a little rain and after the rain some sunshine. We have been missing several students due to illness. We hope everyone is getting better and will be back at school soon. Today was advisement day and most of the advisement worked on their family crest.
CLASSWORK
No Warm-up [...]

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It was good to see most eveyone at school today. We still have a few who are out sick, but I believe the number is dwindling. the weekend had a cold start to it and then warmed up nicely on Sunday. I hope all had a wonderful weekend.
CLASSWORK
No Warm-up Today
Europe Geography Sandwiches – we reviewed [...]

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Another beautiful fall day in Georgia to enjoy. I hope you are able to get outside some. Students looked really nice today for their pictures. These are the pictures that will be going into the yearbook. Those who were absent will be able to take their pictures on the “retake” day when it is [...]

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Today was an early release day with students getting out at 2:15 PM. The weather is cooperating with plenty of sunshine. I hope everyone will have a chance to get outdoors and soak up some of that wonderful sunshine. Red Ribbons week is going well. I saw a lot of crazy socks today on both [...]

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It was a great Tuesday at McClure Middle School. Even the weather cooperated by getting warmer and lots of sunshine. Many Advisement classes decorated pumpkins which are on display in the Media Center. These will be judged and then given to nursing homes and such places I believe. What a great way to brighten someone’s [...]

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MY HOMEROOM – REMEMBER TO WEAR RED TOMORROW!!! 
I hope everyone stayed warm while we experienced a “deep freeze” this past weekend. I saw our first light frost this morning on the way to work. I had a family reunion in Northwest Georgia on Saturday. The leaves were beginning to turn, but were not anywhere [...]

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What a fun night you missed if you were unable to come to our Family Fall Fun Night here at McClure last night. From the “Thriller” movie, to the sixth grade haunted hall, and the gypsies telling fortunes, it seemed everyone was having a great time. The band, orchestra, and chorus added that special touch. [...]

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