January 23rd is the beginning of our spring semester. When I started back in December of 2012 this is what our classroom looked like.

Here I am with my eighth grade students when I started December 18th.












This is what the classroom looks like now with a fresh coat of white paint. Thanks to Ms. Collins, I was able to brighten up the classroom over the winter break.

 We have a little greenery.

This is our new reading area. A great place to go for quiet mediation.