Re: MIDDLE: Delayed school start

[Patricia Copelin <pcopelin@CAPACCESS.ORG>]

Hello Paula--
We are experiencing the same kind of delay in DC.  Many of our schools
need roof replacements.  School is delayed 3 weeks until Sept. 22nd-
unless President Clinton provides DC with means for more money.

On Sat, 16 Aug 1997, Paula Zsiray wrote:

> Due to some unfortunate building problems (the ventilation system leaked
> and the roof caved in on one wing of the school) my 6th grader will not
> be starting school on August 21st as planned. School until the 29th of
> September and then they will have have to go longer days to make up for
> the 26 days they missed.
>
> My middle school reading list is out of date (I haven't taught there for
> 8 years) and actually, she has read most of those here at home.  I know
> she won't read all-day-every-day but I need a few suggestions to help
> keep her mind active for the next month.

Try this website for a reading list from Fairfax County, VA.  I think you
will be pleased.
                http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/MS1.htm
 >
> I have some math, science, and social studies things to keep her busy
> but some additonal literature would be helpful. And I couldn't think of
> anyone better to ask than LM_NETters!
>
> Thanks!

You're welcome,
>
> Paula Z

Patricia Copelin, LMS
Evans Middle School
Washington, DC  20019
pcopelin@capaccess.org
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