Work zone

Crunch time. Students have been hard at work in our room during the past week, powering through projects, presentations, and other assignments. Sitting at the computers, they tap away writing essays and letters, while on the other side of the room, they page through their textbooks and scribble homework answers on looseleaf.

School can be a lot of work, but the effort pays off. Students are learning new material, practicing English, and working together. By doing research and asking good questions, they are also setting a good foundation for the years ahead. Many students are preparing to make the transition from high school to college. Just last week, one of our students was accepted to Penn State. Other students are pursuing careers as electricians or cosmetologists. Their diligence and smart choices now will make a big difference in their futures.

Of course, we don't believe in all work and no play. So we'll celebrate with a party after school today. Candy canes and eggnog and gingerbread houses, oh my...