THE G. BLOG

It’s over…. On a more positive note, we still have plenty of learning and fun to do in class! But before we do that, lets just reminisce on all the fun you had. So what did you do for your spring break? Share below and comment on others as well.

What did your teacher do??!!… Here are some pictures below. The first three are from a car show (nice cars huh?).  The last is the new “Gaston-Mobile.” My wife and I needed a minivan to have more room for the children. What do you think?

As you all know February is the Month set aside to celebrate the many achievements of African-Americans. This was begun by Dr. Carter G. Woodson when he set aside to study the history of Blacks in America (something that had not been done before). It initially started as “Negro History Week” in 1926 and became “Black History Month” in 1976. So this year we celebrate the 34th year of “Black History Month.”

Now along with a month celebrating African-Americans, we also have: “Native American Heritage Month”(November) “Women’s History Month”(March) and “Hispanic Heritage Month”(Sept. 15-Oct. 15). So here are some of the questions to discuss:

Is “Black History Month” necessary, or do you think it is important still? Do you think it is necessary in America now to have a month for different cultures, for example do we now need a month for Asian culture etc…? Or should they all just be taught together throughout the year?

Post your  comments below.

I want to introduce everyone to the newest member of the Gaston family: Soraya Noelle Gaston! She was born on Sunday at 3:40p.m. She was 7lbs 14oz and 20in. She is healthy and doing well and so is Mom! I thank GOD for her. Now you all get to see her. Enjoy the pics. Students, I will see you all next week!

This Sunday, February 7, 2010 is the NFL Superbowl. Even if you are not a football fan, it is one of the most watched events of the television year. Some love the game, others the commercials. So here is the question for this week: Who do YOU think will win the game and why? The Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints. (Even if you don’t watch football and don’t know the teams, just take a guess). You will have until the game starts on Sunday to make a choice. Students who guess the correct team will receive a homework pass!

Many of you have watched the news and seen the pictures of the tragic earthquake that struck my country Haiti. It hurts to see all the people suffering, some of which includes my family member that are there.

http://www.brainpop.com/science/earthsystem/earthquakes/

So, with this being a new year and all (and a new decade kind of), I have a question. What are your goals for the new year? It can be personal, educational or anything. Post your comment and reply to others.

So here is Discussion Question #1:

What did you do (or what are you doing, if you are doing it over the break) for Christmas break?? Did you go anywhere, see anything, do anything??

Here is a nice dance for Christmas! So, what do you think of my dancing?


So…

Guess who I met last year??!

Mobi! Yeah, you know him. Everyones favorite BrainPop robot! This picture was taken at the Technology Conference that the Palm Beach County School District has every year. Tim wasn’t there only Mobi. (I think he was filming for their next video).

So, what would you ask Mobi if you were to meet him? Post your comment.

Here’s my question. What do you think of this blog so far? I want your thoughts. Any suggestions for improvements? What do you like/don’t like? Post a comment with your suggestions.