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Sunday, March 1, 2009

CHARACTER COUNTS!: Programs: FFL Weekly Writing Prompt: Stop the Presses

CHARACTER COUNTS!: Programs: FFL Weekly Writing Prompt: Stop the Presses

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Off to Afghanistan
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Waking Up Early
for only four more days

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Now I am ready
for class

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Letters from West
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Levi
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Sal
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Patrick
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Guess Who
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Valerie
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Liz - our new computer tech
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Welcome Liz
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Eric assesses student progress
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Courtney enjoys helping students
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Happy Earth Day
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What your mind conceives and your heart believes

What your mind conceives and your heart believes
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Study a foreign language
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New Inductees FNHS
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SK ONLINE
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Jeremy's Retile Petting Zoo
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Katie models writing for Edgar
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Close Friendships Result
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Doris teaches time
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Judy enjoys working with students
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Just Testing!
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Dove supports staff and students
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Sarah
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Jan
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Nancy - not a stone but a rock
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Kirstin, a calming influence,
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Linda, a valuable resource
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GRM or Gradual Release of Responsibility
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The Halls are Alive
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The Walls Are Alive
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The Walls Are Alive
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The Classrooms Are Alive
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The Classrooms Are Alive
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Our Titan Zoo (Thanks, Jeremy!)
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Our Titan Aquarium (Thanks, John!)
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Dey with his buddy Einstein

Dey with his buddy Einstein
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Carlos y estudiantes
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Larry Gahr and WWII Vet Don Malarky
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