Ludden’s Lighthouse

Students have started a new project called “The Great Mail Race”.  Each one has been assigned a state and is busy writing a letter of introduction that describes what a 5th grader’s life is like here in Round Rock, Texas.  Soon we will mail  our letters along with a survey, one to a school in each of the 50 states.  Our hope is to get back as many as possible from all across the country.  Some of you have already sent in some stamps for us to use, but we need a total of 100.  You may feel led to send us a book of stamps, and that would be great, but if everyone brought two, we would be in good shape. 

Can’t wait to share with you all the interesting things we learn about other states!

A resolution is another word for a firm decision.  It is a tradition for many people to make a New Year’s resolution which is usually a decision to change something about their life, break a habit, or try something new.  Unfortunately most people don’t make it past February with their resolutions.  I’ve only been successful a few times, but every year I think about how I could improve myself.

This year my first resolution is to consistently use the Wii fit that Mr. Ludden gave me for Christmas.  (In case you’re wondering, it was MY idea, not his)    And my second is to do a better job of sending birthday cards to friends and family BEFORE their birthdays.  This is a weakness of mine.

Write me a post and tell me what your resolution is.  I would also love to hear about your Christmas! My Christmas was the most peaceful and wonderful that I have had in a long time, and I am so thankful for my family.

Happy New Year!!!