Hello Boys and Girls,

Are you counting the days to summer vacation?  You might be doing that because for students who have the summer off, it is fun to plan what you are going to do during the summer! Do you have a summer trip planned?  Are you going to summer camp?  Are you going to get a part time job and earn some extra money?  Are you going to read some great books?  Maybe you’ll write a story or keep a journal!

What about your teacher?  Do you think your teacher counts the days until summer vacation?  Do your think your teacher has the same kind of plans for summer that you do?  I hope you talk to your teacher about this.  Share your plans and find out what your teacher will be doing.  I think you’ll be surprised to find out you and your teacher have a lot in common.

Did you know teachers can go to summer camp, too?  This summer, in Wasilla, Alaska, teachers will attend the Iditarod Summer Camp for Teachers.  (June 20 – 28)  I can’t wait for camp to start because I’m going to interview teacher campers and write all about summer camp so everyone can read about this wonderful event!  The teachers are going to sleep at a musher’s kennel and meet many mushers.  They will go to museums and hear speakers that help them plan their next year’s Iditarod unit.  These teachers are going to have a lot of fun and they will learn many new things.

Tell your teacher about this camp for teachers. 

Lots of Tail Wags,

Zuma

PS

Check this site later.  I’ve got some great summer activity ideas that I’m  planning to share with you!