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Journal Entry For December 25 - December 31, 2005

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Missoula, Montana Weather Conditions: High temperatures in the mid-30s with snow melting quickly. A little rain too!

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4th Grade Distance Completed This Week: ? miles - we'll know how far they went after they report their vacation mileage!

4th Graders' Location and Total Distance: Should be in South Dakota! [Trek Total: over 1,160 miles - we'll know soon]

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5th Grade Distance Completed This Week: ? miles - we'll know how far they went after they report their vacation mileage!

5th Graders' Location and Total Distance: Should be in South Dakota! [Trek Total: over 1,200 miles - we'll know soon]

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Quote To Think About: "The number of miles I have run since I was a toddler would have taken me around the world several times, and I still cannot define precisely my joy in running. There is no sacrifice in it. I lead what I regard a normal life. In my case, I thoroughly enjoy running 100-odd miles a week. If I didn't I wouldn't do it." (Ron Clarke - Australian Olympian who set 17 world records in long distance running)

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This journal entry was written December 31. First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all who read this! The students are still on their holiday vacation and will return to school on Tuesday, January 3rd. At that time we will collect their mileage sheets from the 11-day vacation period and add up the total mileage for both grades. We'll then be able to post an update on their total distance and location by Thursday, January 5. Assuming that each student completes the 4 miles assigned as homework, that means the 4th grade class would add 220 miles to their accumulated mileage and the 5th grade would add 160 miles. IF they've done their homework, both classes would start the new year ahead of pace! We'll just have to wait and see how they did!

We think it would be great for you to start your new year by sending a word of encouragement to the students!

An Encouraging Note We Received This Week:

WOW! What a fantastic idea. Congratulations to all the kids at Russell Elementary. You must all be so proud of yourselves. All of us here in Australia are on our Christmas holiday break but I will have all my kids log on after the vacation and cheer you on to your goal. What an inspiration. Cheering you on from downunder! Keep putting one foot in front of the other and good luck.

Cheryl Gates
3rd/4th Grade Teacher - Narre Warren South P-12 College
Victoria, Australia

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