Friday, January 23, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Homeward Bound
I didn't want you to miss Mr. M's flight update, so I pasted it up front so no one would miss it:
Mr. M wrote:
So far, our schedule is on time. Please meet us at the baggage claim for AA 5572. We are scheduled to land in Saint Louis at 9:15. See you all then!
Mrs. P writes:
If you would like to track departure and arrival of this flight go to:
http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByRoute.do
There are delays at Dulles, however, this flight is scheduled to leave at 8:12 p.m.. The flight status shows the flight will arrive at gate C7 at Lambert at 9:19 p.m. (IAD is the airport code for Dulles)
If you would like to track this flight in the air go to:
http://www.helloflight.com/ or http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightTracker/flightTracker.do
Mr. M wrote:
So far, our schedule is on time. Please meet us at the baggage claim for AA 5572. We are scheduled to land in Saint Louis at 9:15. See you all then!
Mrs. P writes:
If you would like to track departure and arrival of this flight go to:
http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightStatus/flightStatusByRoute.do
There are delays at Dulles, however, this flight is scheduled to leave at 8:12 p.m.. The flight status shows the flight will arrive at gate C7 at Lambert at 9:19 p.m. (IAD is the airport code for Dulles)
If you would like to track this flight in the air go to:
http://www.helloflight.com/ or http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightTracker/flightTracker.do
Today's Events
6:24 p.m. Christian Text
We will be boarding soon. All overwhelmed. Well, maybe someday it will all process.
5:59 p.m. Alex Text
Eric's paddle ball is fun
3:34 p.m. Eric Text
We just got out of the Holocaust Museum. It was very informative. We are on our bus and
headed to the airport. This was an amazing trip and I'm sad its ending.
1:37 p.m. Eric Text
We are now in the American History Museum. After this we will go to the Holocaust museum and then leave for our flight. The museum is quite interesting.
11:02 a.m. Eric Text
We are about to leave Mount Vernon, it was fun, and the sites they were cool. I bought a paddleball. It is fun, everyone loves it.
We will be boarding soon. All overwhelmed. Well, maybe someday it will all process.
5:59 p.m. Alex Text
Eric's paddle ball is fun
3:34 p.m. Eric Text
We just got out of the Holocaust Museum. It was very informative. We are on our bus and
headed to the airport. This was an amazing trip and I'm sad its ending.
1:37 p.m. Eric Text
We are now in the American History Museum. After this we will go to the Holocaust museum and then leave for our flight. The museum is quite interesting.
11:02 a.m. Eric Text
We are about to leave Mount Vernon, it was fun, and the sites they were cool. I bought a paddleball. It is fun, everyone loves it.
Homeward Bound
So far, our schedule is on time. Please meet us at the baggage claim for AA 5572. We are scheduled to land in Saint Louis at 9:15. See you all then!
Insightful Words from Mr. M
From Fantasy to Reality
When my family and I emigrated from the Philippines in 1985, we were hoping for a better opportunity in the United States than what we were experiencing in a country controlled by “dictator”. Through this drastic change, we were hoping for better career opportunities, better educational opportunities, and better opportunities to exercise our democratic rights as citizens in a free country. When we arrived in this country we experienced a major culture shock. All of the colorful books and magazines I read as a child in the Philippines about the Unites States were fantasies. We arrived during a dead January winter in St. Louis, Missouri. No warm beaches, no Hollywood Sign, no Mickey Mouse, no Michael Jackson, and no Madonna. After major adjustments, my family and I realized that the hope of a better lifestyle is not free in this country. We quickly realized that we would have to sacrifice and work for these better opportunities to be within our reach.
With opportunity I was given, I am now a proud husband, father, teacher, and a responsible citizen. But for the past eight years, our country’s approach was heading to the fantasies I experienced during my childhood. For example, when my wife and I were borrowing money for our first house, the bank assured us that we can afford a three hundred and fifty thousand dollar house. My wife and I realized that there is no way we could afford this mortgage payment in two teacher salaries. If we accepted the offer, we were going to live beyond our means. This is a fantasy. Another example is the broken program of “No Child Left Behind.” The concept is admirable, but the objective is fantasy. With all of the different obstacles my students are facing, with different intellectual capacities, with different economic status, with different family support, with a different ethnicity, race, and culture, not everyone will be academically proficient by 2014. We did not all start on the same starting line and some of us work harder and sacrifice more than other, so we will not all finish at the same time. The idea that we can all be proficient at the same time is a fantasy.
The Presidency of Barack Obama will change all of these fantasies to realities. During his victory speech, President Elect Obama stated that for our country to turn around we need “a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.” As I learned from my family’s success story better opportunities and change come about with many sacrifices. Therefore, I agree with Obama’s philosophy of hard work. I am hoping with more responsibility taken on behalf of the government and individual citizens, our economy will have the confidence and hope to recover.
Obama’s administration will also reform the broken program of “No Child Left Behind.” Obama would like an alternative way of measuring schools and the academic performance of students. He realizes that schools are only teaching students to beat the test and states are watering down education to meet NCLB’s standards. Obama proposes a well rounded quality education so our students can compete in a global 21st century. Obama hopes that they too will have endless opportunities to be productive members in a free, democratic society.
The most significant impact of electing Barack Obama as our 44th president is the concept of hope. It is the same hope I felt as I anticipated my family’s arrival to this country. With two wars and a financial crisis, I am confident that Obama will change the United States so that it will once again be revered as a land of endless opportunities, not a land of fantasies. I do realize that it will take time and sacrifices from all, but as Obama promises “we will get there.”
I am hoping with this historical election that my two year old son, Niño, will understand that he is fortunate to be born in this country. But not everything will be easy and free. With sacrifices and hard work, he too will have an opportunity to become President of United States, as a son of a Filipino immigrant.
When my family and I emigrated from the Philippines in 1985, we were hoping for a better opportunity in the United States than what we were experiencing in a country controlled by “dictator”. Through this drastic change, we were hoping for better career opportunities, better educational opportunities, and better opportunities to exercise our democratic rights as citizens in a free country. When we arrived in this country we experienced a major culture shock. All of the colorful books and magazines I read as a child in the Philippines about the Unites States were fantasies. We arrived during a dead January winter in St. Louis, Missouri. No warm beaches, no Hollywood Sign, no Mickey Mouse, no Michael Jackson, and no Madonna. After major adjustments, my family and I realized that the hope of a better lifestyle is not free in this country. We quickly realized that we would have to sacrifice and work for these better opportunities to be within our reach.
With opportunity I was given, I am now a proud husband, father, teacher, and a responsible citizen. But for the past eight years, our country’s approach was heading to the fantasies I experienced during my childhood. For example, when my wife and I were borrowing money for our first house, the bank assured us that we can afford a three hundred and fifty thousand dollar house. My wife and I realized that there is no way we could afford this mortgage payment in two teacher salaries. If we accepted the offer, we were going to live beyond our means. This is a fantasy. Another example is the broken program of “No Child Left Behind.” The concept is admirable, but the objective is fantasy. With all of the different obstacles my students are facing, with different intellectual capacities, with different economic status, with different family support, with a different ethnicity, race, and culture, not everyone will be academically proficient by 2014. We did not all start on the same starting line and some of us work harder and sacrifice more than other, so we will not all finish at the same time. The idea that we can all be proficient at the same time is a fantasy.
The Presidency of Barack Obama will change all of these fantasies to realities. During his victory speech, President Elect Obama stated that for our country to turn around we need “a new spirit of service, a new spirit of sacrifice.” As I learned from my family’s success story better opportunities and change come about with many sacrifices. Therefore, I agree with Obama’s philosophy of hard work. I am hoping with more responsibility taken on behalf of the government and individual citizens, our economy will have the confidence and hope to recover.
Obama’s administration will also reform the broken program of “No Child Left Behind.” Obama would like an alternative way of measuring schools and the academic performance of students. He realizes that schools are only teaching students to beat the test and states are watering down education to meet NCLB’s standards. Obama proposes a well rounded quality education so our students can compete in a global 21st century. Obama hopes that they too will have endless opportunities to be productive members in a free, democratic society.
The most significant impact of electing Barack Obama as our 44th president is the concept of hope. It is the same hope I felt as I anticipated my family’s arrival to this country. With two wars and a financial crisis, I am confident that Obama will change the United States so that it will once again be revered as a land of endless opportunities, not a land of fantasies. I do realize that it will take time and sacrifices from all, but as Obama promises “we will get there.”
I am hoping with this historical election that my two year old son, Niño, will understand that he is fortunate to be born in this country. But not everything will be easy and free. With sacrifices and hard work, he too will have an opportunity to become President of United States, as a son of a Filipino immigrant.
January 21 A.M. Post
Eric 6:43 a.m.
In the hotel getting ready to leave. We have checked out of our rooms and now we are meeting in the lobby. Its going to be a busy and fun last day.
Christian 7:41 a.m.
So, we are watching this video on Washington, our 1st prez that is and he gave up his power to the people... and yet today, the prez flights for more power than Congress.
Work with and for, mes amis!
With and for!
Well, it's not like I know, really.
Emily N. 8:21 a.m.
The inaguration was so crowded. I have never seen so many people at once in my life. People were actually climbing trees to see the speech.
Megan 8:45 a.m.
Yesterday, was an experience indeed. Hearing such powerful words from Obama made the trip worthwhile, but also brought up some great questions and discussion at dinner with Mr. E.
Posted by Mrs. P
In the hotel getting ready to leave. We have checked out of our rooms and now we are meeting in the lobby. Its going to be a busy and fun last day.
Christian 7:41 a.m.
So, we are watching this video on Washington, our 1st prez that is and he gave up his power to the people... and yet today, the prez flights for more power than Congress.
Work with and for, mes amis!
With and for!
Well, it's not like I know, really.
Emily N. 8:21 a.m.
The inaguration was so crowded. I have never seen so many people at once in my life. People were actually climbing trees to see the speech.
Megan 8:45 a.m.
Yesterday, was an experience indeed. Hearing such powerful words from Obama made the trip worthwhile, but also brought up some great questions and discussion at dinner with Mr. E.
Posted by Mrs. P
A couple late post
The cell providers must have been a peak capacity yesterday because I received this morning a couple of text from Jan 19 at 8:39 p.m. from Emily N. and another text from Eric yesterday at 5:40 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. I didn't want to miss any of your text so here they are:
Emily N. texted:
Getting into DC was hectic, but it was a bunch of fun once we got there. (I think this text was from Emily N.) Mr. E and Ms R got pooped on. Now at the hotel, finally at the end of a long day. The beds are HEAVEN!
Eric texted:
We stopped at a McDonalds. It was 3 stories. Apparently can serve 1000 people in an hour. We got to eat as much as we wanted. Still on our way.
We are having a good time. We just ordered a pizza. It took 30 minutes because we don't know the area so we guessed every time we called. It was fun.
Posted by Mrs. P
Emily N. texted:
Getting into DC was hectic, but it was a bunch of fun once we got there. (I think this text was from Emily N.) Mr. E and Ms R got pooped on. Now at the hotel, finally at the end of a long day. The beds are HEAVEN!
Eric texted:
We stopped at a McDonalds. It was 3 stories. Apparently can serve 1000 people in an hour. We got to eat as much as we wanted. Still on our way.
We are having a good time. We just ordered a pizza. It took 30 minutes because we don't know the area so we guessed every time we called. It was fun.
Posted by Mrs. P
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Check out what CNN is saying about the new White House web site and why changes were made:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/white.house.website/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
President Obama's text of his inaugural address
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.politics/index.html
Video
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2009/01/20/obama.inauguration.speech.cnn
Here's a good recap of the day
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.inauguration/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Mrs. P
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/white.house.website/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
President Obama's text of his inaugural address
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.politics/index.html
Video
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2009/01/20/obama.inauguration.speech.cnn
Here's a good recap of the day
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.inauguration/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Mrs. P
Pictures, Pictures and More Pictures
Way tooooo many pictures to put on the blog, but oh, soooo many great photos. I'll add photos to the AHS web page later tomorrow. Details to follow. Until then, check out the slideshow, pictures have been added.
Mrs. P
Back to the Hotel
4:15 p.m. Eric Text
We are on our way back to the hotel. Everyone is exhausted after 8 hours spent standing and waiting and walking today. It's sad we only have one day left here.
We are on our way back to the hotel. Everyone is exhausted after 8 hours spent standing and waiting and walking today. It's sad we only have one day left here.
Words from Mrs. Williams
3:28 p.m.
Greetings to everyone at this historic event! It is exciting for a former Cougar to watch the website, read the blogs, and appreciate the fantastic experience that you will remember and appreciate always. I am now retired and living in Arizona, but thinking of you on this amazing journey brings me back to Affton. I am thrilled that I can watch the inauguration at home, but still have my heart in Washington. -- Mrs. Williams
Greetings to everyone at this historic event! It is exciting for a former Cougar to watch the website, read the blogs, and appreciate the fantastic experience that you will remember and appreciate always. I am now retired and living in Arizona, but thinking of you on this amazing journey brings me back to Affton. I am thrilled that I can watch the inauguration at home, but still have my heart in Washington. -- Mrs. Williams
Mr M checks In
3:07 p.m. Mr M text
Good speech
3:12 p.m.
People are singing nana nana nana good bye as W's helicopter flew by
Good speech
3:12 p.m.
People are singing nana nana nana good bye as W's helicopter flew by
It's Warm Inside
1:23 p.m. texted by Eric
We just got inside the bus, it is warm. We were at McDonalds to use the restrooms. It was so crowded the line went around the store and out the door.
We just got inside the bus, it is warm. We were at McDonalds to use the restrooms. It was so crowded the line went around the store and out the door.
Remarkable Technology
CNN is using a GEO picture showing the masses of people which were along the National Mall. If you go to CNN.com you can see the satelite pictures. The dots resembling ants are people. You'll notice they are gathered together in specific areas.That's where the jumbo trans were located.
Mrs. P
Mrs. P
7th Hour
What's up? Shout out to Katee Leonberger... "What up girl?" Tell us some cool stories.
Hoggatt's 7th Hour class (juniors)
Hoggatt's 7th Hour class (juniors)
6th Hour
George Whitehead and Melton Williams say "What's good cuz-cuz?" Eric Davis says "What's good?" Jackie Difranco says "Hi... wave at the camera for me." Kat Dunscombe says "Hello love." Brandy says "Hi."
Hoggatt's 6th Hour class (seniors)
Hoggatt's 6th Hour class (seniors)
Random thoughts
I'm sitting in the Writing Lab making sure that the material that the teachers who are presenting tonight at the Board of Ed meeting is ready to go. I can't get my mind off of the thought that an estimated 1.4 million people stood in awe while not only watching history but being part of history. 1.4 million strangers until someone said "hello". What a wonderful thought. Standing peacefully side by side no longer strangers. Rather sharing a moment of each others lives. It would be amazing if the world could live in this type of peace. If neighbor to neighbor could live in peace.
You have witnesses the making of history. Now, do you feel that much is expected of you?
Mrs. P
You have witnesses the making of history. Now, do you feel that much is expected of you?
Mrs. P
5th Hour
What's good? It's very cool that Affton is represented in the crowd.
Hoggatt's 5th hour class (juniors)
Hoggatt's 5th hour class (juniors)
Words from the Inaguration
11:04 - texted Eric
We are in this - so exciting this is one of the greatest most unreal moments of my life!!!!
10:29 - texted Christian
It is mad chaos!
We are in this - so exciting this is one of the greatest most unreal moments of my life!!!!
10:29 - texted Christian
It is mad chaos!
Well wishes
Good luck and God's speed. Stay gold and warm!!!
From Hoggatt's 2nd Hour English 1 class and Jess Cole (cadet teacher)
From Hoggatt's 2nd Hour English 1 class and Jess Cole (cadet teacher)
Standing - Just Standing
8:05 a.m. Texted by Christian
It's freezing cold and we are standing here, just standing in the cold. Toes and fingers turning to ice. We could rivial the BlueMan Group. But excitment is only on the backburner ready to move front and center the moment things begin to move.
AND miraculously, Esselman has nothing of value to say at the moment.
It's freezing cold and we are standing here, just standing in the cold. Toes and fingers turning to ice. We could rivial the BlueMan Group. But excitment is only on the backburner ready to move front and center the moment things begin to move.
AND miraculously, Esselman has nothing of value to say at the moment.
Arrived Downtown DC
4:54 a.m. texted by Melissa R.
We just got downtown where we will park and walk to the National Mall for inaguration ceremonies. It only took 45 minutes.
We just got downtown where we will park and walk to the National Mall for inaguration ceremonies. It only took 45 minutes.
Words of insight
4:45 texted by Christian
It's so early. I think none of us are thinking so none of us are thinking so much of the historical significance or the fact that those beds were nice and soft .... sigh .... but I try and grasp the ceremony of ceremonies. We are about to witness we are the people you see on TV, who years later can say "I was there". Out of the entire US of A's population only a few in comparison are witnesses to this event. the epitome of what we as a country stand for. We are here today to witness the peoples elect entering into the office of highest title. By the people and, hopefully, for the people.
It's so early. I think none of us are thinking so none of us are thinking so much of the historical significance or the fact that those beds were nice and soft .... sigh .... but I try and grasp the ceremony of ceremonies. We are about to witness we are the people you see on TV, who years later can say "I was there". Out of the entire US of A's population only a few in comparison are witnesses to this event. the epitome of what we as a country stand for. We are here today to witness the peoples elect entering into the office of highest title. By the people and, hopefully, for the people.
Inaguration Day
3:54 a.m. Text by Eric
We are up now, just ate and we are getting ready to leave the hotel and head to the inaguration to beat the crowds.
We are up now, just ate and we are getting ready to leave the hotel and head to the inaguration to beat the crowds.
3:30 A.M. Wake-up call - Good Morning !!! We're getting ready for a long historical day. No one knows what to expect. It's going to be in a low/mid 30s, cloudy day. We're expecting to see 2-3 million people. We have our tickets (front, mall area). Dress warm, in layers and bring snacks and be flexible. Breakfast-4:30, Off to history-5:00.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Beyond Comprehension
8:52 p.m. text by Christian McN
Wow,Wow,wow,wow. Awe inspiring.
Crazy
Unbelievable
Beyond Comprehension
Bigger than you can grasp. WOW
Here we are in the place all eyes are watching. A part of this huge bigger than big event of a lifetime.
WOW!
Wow,Wow,wow,wow. Awe inspiring.
Crazy
Unbelievable
Beyond Comprehension
Bigger than you can grasp. WOW
Here we are in the place all eyes are watching. A part of this huge bigger than big event of a lifetime.
WOW!
Students and Teachers Arrive in DC
The first group of digital pictures have been uploaded to the blog. Check out the slideshow.Mrs. P
Why is Mrs. P Posting?
Hi to all who are reading the DC field trip student's blog. I thought some clarification might be helpful for all of you who might be wondering why Mrs. P is posting and not the students. My cell phone has been beeping all day. Students are texting me and I'm transferring their words to the blog. Cell just rang - Melissa R is on the phone. She's downloading video from the FLIP cameras - thanks Mother's Club and Mr. Spicer for the cameras. Next step is to download digital pictures. WOW! I hope Melissa isn't going to try and download 13+ cameras!!! I really think that's doubtful since the word is everyone is exhausted! Oh, just heard the first set of pictures have been uploaded.
Sounds to me as if everyone is having a great time - When Melissa and Mr. M went to the Senate to pick up inauguration tickets, Melissa saw some friends she worked with when she lived in DC and she also saw my former student who works in Senator Bond's office. Mr. M had to stand in line at the House for 2 hrs. to pick up tickets.
Tommorow is another early day, breakfast is at 4:30 a.m. and off to the inauguration at 5:00 a.m.
Mrs. P
Sounds to me as if everyone is having a great time - When Melissa and Mr. M went to the Senate to pick up inauguration tickets, Melissa saw some friends she worked with when she lived in DC and she also saw my former student who works in Senator Bond's office. Mr. M had to stand in line at the House for 2 hrs. to pick up tickets.
Tommorow is another early day, breakfast is at 4:30 a.m. and off to the inauguration at 5:00 a.m.
Mrs. P
First post from the hotel
8:02 p.m. Eric Text
We have been in the hotel for about 45 minutes now and it's nice and comfortable. We need to rest up for a big day tomorrow.
Posted by C Petras for Eric
We have been in the hotel for about 45 minutes now and it's nice and comfortable. We need to rest up for a big day tomorrow.
Posted by C Petras for Eric
Visit to the White House and Heading to the Hotel
Mr. M Text
6:07 p.m.
We just passed the White House. We said "goodnight" to W for his last night.
Eric Text
6:20 p.m.
We are headed to the hotel, still in the coach, we were going to try and see the Jefferson Memorial, but the traffic was ridiculous. It has been one exciting day.
Transcribed by C. Petras
6:07 p.m.
We just passed the White House. We said "goodnight" to W for his last night.
Eric Text
6:20 p.m.
We are headed to the hotel, still in the coach, we were going to try and see the Jefferson Memorial, but the traffic was ridiculous. It has been one exciting day.
Transcribed by C. Petras
More about Arlington National Cemetary
1:42 Eric text
We have finally arrived at the cemetary. It's huge and there are graves all over the place. This is by far the most graves I've seen in one place.
2:06 Eric Text
We are watching in action men of the second most prestigious honor in the military - guarding the unknown soldier. These men have pledged never to drink nor smoke nor cuss for the rest of their lives or they will lose their high honor.
We have finally arrived at the cemetary. It's huge and there are graves all over the place. This is by far the most graves I've seen in one place.
2:06 Eric Text
We are watching in action men of the second most prestigious honor in the military - guarding the unknown soldier. These men have pledged never to drink nor smoke nor cuss for the rest of their lives or they will lose their high honor.
A Variety of Posts
Mr. " M" texted the following:
11:16 a.m.
I'm waiting in a very long line for our tickets. I'm cold! Hey, whatever it takes to witness history. The kids are busy sight seeing.
Eric texted the following:
12:12 p.m.
We just ate at a deli, it was good, now we are standing at the spot the inaugaration is going to be held surrounded by many museums and monuments.
12:15 p.m.
It's so ceazy being here. There are all kind of people around here. It's unreal being in this environment.
12:48 p.m.
Now we are in a bus, its packed. There are 4 schools in it now. Mr. M is still getting tickets for the inaugaration. We are headed to the Arlington Cemetary.
12:58 p.m.
We are still on the bus on our way to the cemetary. It is taking patience to get through the trip but it is so fun it is well worth the hardships.
Transcribed by Mrs. CP
11:16 a.m.
I'm waiting in a very long line for our tickets. I'm cold! Hey, whatever it takes to witness history. The kids are busy sight seeing.
Eric texted the following:
12:12 p.m.
We just ate at a deli, it was good, now we are standing at the spot the inaugaration is going to be held surrounded by many museums and monuments.
12:15 p.m.
It's so ceazy being here. There are all kind of people around here. It's unreal being in this environment.
12:48 p.m.
Now we are in a bus, its packed. There are 4 schools in it now. Mr. M is still getting tickets for the inaugaration. We are headed to the Arlington Cemetary.
12:58 p.m.
We are still on the bus on our way to the cemetary. It is taking patience to get through the trip but it is so fun it is well worth the hardships.
Transcribed by Mrs. CP
Arrived
So, we arrived in DC and we've been waiting on the bus for over an hour now. We're waiting for the other school's plane to get in. The flight went pretty well. The view of St. Louis at dark was beautiful, seeing all the clusters of tiny lights, We arrived early. We couldn't figure out if we were in DC or Baltimore, Turns out that, yes, we are in DC
Lauren
Lauren
My Blog!
We've landed! It's all a little unreal, and it"ll probably stay that way.... (mt darb ears won't pop and it's driving me crazy!) Everyone warned us that it would be FREEZING and yet...it's really not that cold at all. In fact, I'm sweating...hopefully it'll stay this nice, on the otherhand, I may have packed to warm! Ah well, we are here, dead tired, but ready to go!
Before we left, standing in line for tickets, I came face to face with just how "historical" this trip was going to be. Already we were discussing the finer points of history...at 4:30 in the morning! Ah! Ha, buy hey, I'm glad I'll learn something and I am kind of looking forward to it. There's a lot to learn.
Christian Mc
Before we left, standing in line for tickets, I came face to face with just how "historical" this trip was going to be. Already we were discussing the finer points of history...at 4:30 in the morning! Ah! Ha, buy hey, I'm glad I'll learn something and I am kind of looking forward to it. There's a lot to learn.
Christian Mc
We Have Arrived!
We arrived in DC about 30 mins ago. The flight was smooth and we got to fly into the sunrise, it was beautiful. We are waiting now for another school.
Group to join us on our large, comfortable bus. We are going to head over to the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall.
Melissa R
Group to join us on our large, comfortable bus. We are going to head over to the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall.
Melissa R
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Almost on their way!
The cougar is giving our students a proper send off to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration As we prepare to depart for D.C...
What an amazing experience we are about to begin! I look forward to sharing this historical moment with you all. Pack warm! --Ms. Reh
Well....
In a few short days we will be leaving on our trip to Washington D.C. to see the inauguration of President Elect Obama. Crazy stuff.
I don't know that anyone really knows what to expect, so we shall see how it all works out.
"Get ready to be COLD" is the common heard phrase proceeding our trip, but what will we have to bring back to those who sent us off?
Again; we shall see.
So long!
~Christian M
I don't know that anyone really knows what to expect, so we shall see how it all works out.
"Get ready to be COLD" is the common heard phrase proceeding our trip, but what will we have to bring back to those who sent us off?
Again; we shall see.
So long!
~Christian M
Hi there
I'm Emily and I'm new to this particular blog. I'm going to DC next week for the inaguration, so you'll be hearing a lot from me. Kay, thanks.
-Oh, by the way, I remind people of Alaska Young. If you can tell me who she is, or what she's from, I'll be your best friend forever. And no, smart-alec, she is NOT from Alaska. That's simply her name.
-Oh, by the way, I remind people of Alaska Young. If you can tell me who she is, or what she's from, I'll be your best friend forever. And no, smart-alec, she is NOT from Alaska. That's simply her name.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Welcome to Your Historical Adventure
This is YOUR blog for YOU to use to capture YOUR on time moments of YOUR historical field trip to President Elect Barak Obama's Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Your trip will begin on Monday, January 19, 2009 with your return on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Oh, did I mention, you will be doing a few things before you return; the inauguration, the parade, maybe the Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, Reflection Pool, Viet Nam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Library of Congress, the Senate, the House and the list goes on and on.
Have a safe trip and blog often - Mrs. Petras
Have a safe trip and blog often - Mrs. Petras
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