The Year in Review

We can hardly believe the end of 2009 is approaching. Yet we know it to be true when we see Barbara Walters and Matt Lauer broadcasting their Year in Review and Most Interesting People of 2009.

As we sit down to write our last Tip of the Week for the year 2009, we can't help but think about our own year in review. Among the many things we think about as the highlights of our year, the opportunity to work with so many of you in a myriad of ways certainly rises to the top of our list!

So, this week we've decided to share a few of the top quotes, notes and words we have been lucky enough to receive from educators across the world this year. Who knows, maybe 'The 2 Sisters Year in Review' will become as popular as Barbara or Matt's.

"It is about time you came out with The Café Book! It was getting plain old ugly in my classroom without it!" - Amanda

"After 28 years, this was going to be my last year teaching, now that I started Daily 5, I can't imagine leaving the classroom." -- Kris

"I know you are busy, but could you just get the Daily 5 Math book done? I have an observation and need it by Monday." -- Julie

"Thanks for the tips on classroom design. I just redid my room and now it is a place I love to come to every day." - Arlene

"Daily 5 saved my life!" -- Nicole

"Could you please tell The Sisters thanks for giving us our love for reading and writing back?" - third grader

We will be celebrating Christmas with our families next Friday. We will be back on January 1st with a new tip as well as the start of our registrations for summer workshops.

We hope your winter break brings you well-deserved rest, fun and happiness.

Thank you for a wonderful year! The best to you and your families.

21 Things that Became Obsolete This Decade

Each year it seems as though time flies by faster. Taking a look at this website, it is no wonder things feel as though they are traveling at warp speed.

We were amazed when looking at this website, what became obsolete this past decade.

http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/public/757.cfm

FAQ

Q: - Please give us a sneak peek at your 2010 workshop schedule!

A: Here is a peek at the dates and locations for our workshops in 2010. Please note that we will not start taking registrations until January 1st, 2010.

http://www.thedailycafe.com/public/742.cfm

A warm welcome to our latest Large Group Memberships

Sauk Prairie School District, Sarasota County, Iowa Falls, Sumner School District, Riverside School Board, Westerville City Schools, McCleary School District, Derby Public Schools, Union Public Schools, Albuquerque Public Schools, South Tama County CSD, Orono ISD #278, Unity School District, Currituck County Schools, Ellensburg School District, The International School, Sheboygan Area School District, Gahanna Jefferson Public Schols, Keller ISD, Richland One, Houston ISD, Owen J Roberts, Castleberry ISD

Manitoba , Berlin Central School District

New This Week For Members

Interested in becoming a member of The Daily Cafe?

Click here for more information.

Organize this site - your way

We hope you break from school finds you curled up with a good book, playing games with friens and family, napping on the couch and doing all the things you don't get to do with the day to day demands of school!

If you do find that some of your precious down time involves perusing the website, we hope you will use the organizational tool designed just for you. The tool allows you to mark your favorite videos and downloads on the site, organize them into groups that fit together and make the site customized to your very own needs!

Here is a quick tutorial on how to use this tool!

http://www.TheDailyCafe.com/members/488.cfm

Until January 1, 2010 - Happy Holidays!

Warmly,

Gail and Joan