Lucky in Learning.

After a snow day yesterday this week's plans are slightly skewed, but not enough to stop us from creating Valentines for Veterans.  As part of my student teaching (7 short years ago), I had to have students complete a service learning project.  My mentor suggested Valentines for Veterans.  It's an awesome way for students to think locally and show some appreciation for local veterans. Here's some info on how I've done this in the past in case you're wanting to do something similar... 1) Locate a VFW or VA office to help put you in contact with someone who can help to deliver the Valentines. 2) Keep the Valentines generic...unless students have a particular friend or family member in mind to give them to (this is always a cool option).  I also encourage students to sign with just their first name. 3) Get the whole school involved - I've just opened this opportunity up for our whole middle school to take part in.  I think it's important that students thi...