With holiday break around the corner, it's a great time to share some reflections on the first half of the school year and to provide parents and students with a look at what's to come in 2008.

Have your own ideas to contribute? Share them below!

Looking Back:

• Create a list of the topics covered in class
  
• Create polls for the students and parents to take (favorite topics, assignments, etc.)
• Post photos and highlights of class field trips and events
• Create a study guide of material covered for easy access if studying for finals in the spring
• Showcase Portfolios (individual student's "best of" work)
• <insert your idea here!>

The Present:

• Keeping working documents and records
• Put up any assignments for over Winter Break or major projects that students could be working on over the break (or keep activities going during snow days)
  
• <insert your idea here!>
  

Looking Forward:

• Give a sneak peek at what's on the agenda for next year
• Offer students and parents the opportunity to shape next semester by creating a discussion thread or poll
• Create a calendar of key dates in 2008
• Information about any upcoming standardized test that may be on the horizon
• <insert your idea here!>