Tag Archives: memories

The End of Innocence

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Ms. Burroughs

We began reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne.  We met Bruno who is 9 years old and by all accounts very naive and innocent of the madness around him.  The first day in the new home … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Ms. Burroughs

Ten years ago today, my life was changed forever, but it wasn’t just me – it was every American citizen whether they were alive during that horrible day or yet to be born, we were all forever changed.   While many of … Continue reading →

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The Countdown Begins

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Ms. Burroughs

Wow!!  Can you believe there is only 4 days of school left?  Where did our year go?  I know it felt like it was forever in the 1st semester because it seemed like all we did was write, but after … Continue reading →

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