Your kids are really well behaved!

Well, we are just outside of Rockford, Il and have finished eating breakfast. While in the Cracker Barrel, two separate people approached the teachers and commented on what well behaved kids we had. Way to go guys! The kids had a good time but are looking forward to getting home to their own beds.

Wow...broadway anyone??

We are watching High School Musical....and the whole bus is singing.....boys
too!!:)....I think we're Broadway bound!

Is this thing on?

  How often do I joke about the elements?......Periodically. Shantz out!

It's open mic get on the 7th grade duet. We've heard some Top 40 including Bieber, and some crazy jokes. This is highlighted....literally by the techno light given to Jacob by our tour guide. The kids were especially amused by Mr. Shantz's stand up comedy routine.

Homeward bound....

They have seen every site on schedule and more...they've been fed...and now we are en route!   We figure we logged somewhere around  35-40 miles on foot over the past few days....and so exhaustion and tired feet have set in!   We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

A group of 'Monkeys' @ National Museum of Natural History

Museums and More

7th graders arrived to the tomb of the unknown soldier and stayed to watch the changing of the guards and wreath laying; then they toured the Kennedy memorials and the saw where General Lee lived. The subway ride was a new experience and all found it intriguing. Currently they are exploring the various Smithsonian Museums. Our last stop of the night will be the Newseum.

Subway - they loved the ride!