Greetings from Ms. Van Ells!
I am so glad you came to visit my New Zealand and Mongolia blog. I am writing this in May (well before my July 13 depature) so that I can introduce you to the site and how blogs work before the school year ends. Between now and July 13, I will be doing lots of preparation for my trip by visiting my local library and reading books about New Zealand and Mongolia. I will write posts reviewing some of the books I have been reading so be sure to check back for book recommendations. I will also share some of the websites I visit to prepare for my trip. Please write comments and questions and I will try to respond as best I can.
Happy Reading,
Ms. Van Ells
Is the book the red blazer girls good? Do you recommend it for us? How long is it? From Jamie and Elana
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I just started reading and am enjoying it so far. The main characters are students at an all girls private school who form a detective "club". They have a lot in common with girls here and the story is fast paced so I think you would like it. I will be getting a copy for our library tonight so check back tomorrow if you want to check it out.
ReplyDeleteWhere are you staying in New Zeland? Do you plan to take lots of pictures?
ReplyDeleteI will be traveling quite a bit, with time in the North island and the South island. We will be visiting quite a few schools in Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch, which promises to be very interesting. I am looking forward to checking out their libraries! I will certainly be taking lots of pictures and will likely snag pics from my travel mate as well. The scenery promises to be spectacular.
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Lexi B. and Aisha M.
Hi Ms.Van Ells,
ReplyDeleteI read a book called Anne Frank Beyond the Diary. It's a great and sad story about a 15 year old girl who died in Bergen Belsen at 15 years old. She went into hiding. You should read about Margot too.
- Freya
hi ms van ells! hows newzealand? hope it's good there! so,iam so happy for you! your sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hey ms. van ells
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ReplyDeleteI like your blog it's really neat hope you have a nice time on your trip! Sophie Wallach
Hi Ms.Van Ells!How are you on your journy with all your friends from diffrent countries? From Morgan and Imani
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ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful in New Zealand. You seem very excited to go on your trip. Hope you have a good time!
Your friends,
Madison and
Colleen
Hey Miss.Van Ells
ReplyDeleteIt's Laila hope you have a good time on your trip.Your blog is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool
Laila
Dear Ms.Vanells,
ReplyDeleteI hope your having a great time in New Zealand and Mongolia.
Darcy
your blog is cool
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WHEN DOES SCHOOL END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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have u read the lightning thief series?
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-Sophie G
Ms. Vanelles what r u most exighted about your trip.
ReplyDeleteR u more exighted about going to ne zeland or mogolia?
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hi nice web thing cool
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ReplyDeleteHey it's Victoria!!!!!!!! This is SUCH A GOOD IDEA!!!!!!! I hope you have a good time on your trips! I''l miss you though!
~Victoria ♪
There are some great new books that I think you will enjoy reading over the summer. Be sure to check out the list of suggested books I put together for the summer reading list. You can go to http://www.holton-arms.edu/page.cfm?p=643. Let me know if you read any great books over the summer.
ReplyDeleteI will be leaving on July 13. we have a pre-departure orientation in Hawaii then we head to New Zealand. We will travel in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. We then head to Beijing for a day in transit to Mongolia. I will post more about my itinerary soon.
ReplyDeleteThat is a tough one as I am excited about both countries. New Zealand is known for its natural beauty and I am looking forward to the mountains and the beaches. I am also excited to learn about the Maori culture. I don't know what to expect from Mongolia. Mongolia is a big unknown for me and since I love to learn new things, I am really excited to get to know more about Mongolia and her people.
ReplyDeleteHey Bring us back a key chain!!!! JK LOL!!!!!
ReplyDelete<3 claire and madison!!!!!!!
Do you mean Beijing, China?
ReplyDeleteHi Ms.Van Ells. I am sure you will have a great time!
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I think that it's really cool!
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I <3 (love) the lemons they ROCK YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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amanda + Ariana 4m
THROAT SINGING IS STRANGE
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Ms. Van Ells,
ReplyDeleteI love the lemons! Are you gonna get a ticket to their concert? If we ever go we will try to get tickets! The lemons rock! Keep rokin' Ms.Van Ells!
Zoe and Annelise :)
Hi Mrs. Vanells, its Mary. I just went to the pool. Now i'm on my computer listening to music. I wish I could go that far away sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much.
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