https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19 Let's get to know one another! You must log in to complete this assignment. The questions and activities can be found at the top of each column. Please answer all of the questions but share as much or as little as you're comfortable with just as long as your responses are school appropriate. Thanks! en-us 2023-06-05 17:55:12 UTC 2025-11-14 00:11:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30a.png WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194351 What is your dream vacation? Post a picture.]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194351 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194352 I'm going full dream vacation here because there will be activities on my list that happen at different times of the year, but who cares? It's my fantasy. 😊 I'd go swimming in the numerous geothermal pools (especially Blue Lagoon), explore ice caves, visit the countless national parks and preserves, walk along the black sand beaches, sail to Puffin Island to check out all of the animals, hike the Dynjandi fjords and waterfall, and last, but definitely not least, gaze at the Northern Lights. I'd also want to spend some time in Reykjavik, the country's capital, going to museums, exploring the city, and hopefully catching an Of Monsters and Men show. 

Apparently, in my fantasy, I'm also in much better shape than I am in real life. 😂

]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194352 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194353 What is your favorite sport or activity? Post a picture or write your answer. Feel free to share why you love it. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194353 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194354 As a working mom, I don't get much time to myself to pursue my personal interests but, fortunately, my favorite activity is spending time with my husband and son! As a family, we all enjoy soccer and I get a real kick (get it?) out of watching my son play! ⚽]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194354 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194355 Look through your camera roll and find a picture you especially love? Post it and, if you feel comfortable, please share why it is meaningful to you. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194355 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194356 This is my son Declan and his cousins who live in Idaho. Outside of his parents (I hope), there's nobody he loves more than these amazing girls. Seeing him so happy, makes me so happy. 😍]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194356 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194358 Why did you choose to take this class? What do you hope we will do or learn this year?

]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194358 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194359 A class is like a puzzle, with each of us representing a piece. 
We arrive here with our own shapes, sizes, colors, designs, and smooth and rough edges. But as we begin to work with and get to know one another, these pieces find their proper place, each becoming an irreplaceable snippet of what will become a beautiful, cohesive image. What image will be revealed? I can't wait to find out!! ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194359 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194360 Choose an anthem for this school year. Explain why you've chosen it and provide some sample lyrics. Make sure your choice is school appropriate. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194360 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194361 My 9-year-old son is obsessed with The Beatles and their music is the soundtrack of my family. I can't imagine a 2024 anthem that isn't one of their songs. I've chosen "Imagine" because the world seems to be getting crazier, angrier, and more divisive with each passing day and I love John Lennon's message of peace, love, hope, and acceptance. We need it now more than ever. 

"Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace... You...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one"


]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194361 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194362 What is something you're good at? Don't be immodest. Celebrate who you are! Post a picture or write your answer. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194362 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194363 This is a picture of my actual pantry. As my mother always said, "there's a place for everything and everything in its place." I know this doesn't make me cool but I'm totally okay with that. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194363 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194364 How do you feel right now? Find an image, meme, or gif (no videos please) that encapsulates your answer. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194364 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194365 Is it October yet? 😰🔥]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194365 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194367 What is a streaming series you love but is underseen or underappreciated by audiences? Post an image that includes a scene or quote you found especially impactful. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194367 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194369 I love everything about this series except that there's only been one season. Please watch it on Peacock so they'll make more!!! ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194369 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194370 What is your all-time favorite movie? Post an image of it. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194370 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194373 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194373 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194374 If you could spend an entire day living in an imaginary world from literature, film, television, or video games, where would it be? Be sure to include a picture. ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194374 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194375 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194375 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194376 (Optional) What questions do you have about this class? On the day we look at the class syllabus, I will start by answering your questions so please don't be shy! ]]> 2022-08-07 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2256194376 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2660994948 Share a memory from this summer and why it is so important to you. Feel free to post a picture of it if you have one. ]]> 2023-08-13 21:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2660994948 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2661000366 This summer we visited Albuquerque to watch, among other things, an exhibition game between Sunderland FC and New Mexico United. My husband's family is from England and their home team is Sunderland so he and my son are big fans of the team. We were lucky enough to go to their open practice where we met a lot of the players and Declan even got to shoot around with Alex Pritchard. Here he is with Jobe Bellingham. ]]> 2023-08-13 22:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2661000366 WendyArmstrong https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2661012604 2023-08-13 23:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/avdistrict/xijg9w7o4gsglv19/wish/2661012604