Family Tree

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Today we got a change to research our family. Although I wasn't able to look at the U.S. Census from my free account, DeeDee Baldwin was nice enough to find my grandfather with his parents and siblings in the 1940 census. I thought that was awesome. Ok, so let me backup. This morning we two sessions on Microsoft Publisher and Fake News. Both session were great. I've learned some quick tips and will use those to create my classroom rules and expectations posters. I am nervous that I will not be able to finish my art project or that I will finish but not at the quality I desire. I will probably work through lunch tomorrow.

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