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I really enjoyed the presentations tonight.  Everyone did wonderful work and I learned so much.  It was fun to see everyone’s creativity and each presentation was informative and interesting.  Toni’s interpretative dance and inspiration was amazing.  I can’t believe she had never danced before.  Jennifer shared interesting facts about our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.  I loved the quotes-Abe must have been a fun gentleman to be around.  The wooden box from Lincoln’s time was an excellent idea.  Holly introduced me to Ada Byron, a Countess and the first woman computer programmer. I was intriged by the music played on the computer.   Heather created the cutest loggerhead sea turtle shape book to share the dangerous faced by thr ancient creature.  Amy shared a scrapbook on the life of her favorite Nascar driver, Matt Kenseth.  She even met him and found that he was a down to earth guy.  I’m certain her students love the racing theme she continues in her classroom.  “Driver of the Day” is an excellent idea!  Kari shared information on the cure cottages at Saranac Lake along with her family history.  She created a beautiful  heirloom for her father and family.  I was really impressed with the book Nicole wrote about Edgar Allen Poe.  What a neat way to share information about an author and poet.  Poe lived a difficult, but interesting life.  Elvis Lives – through Christy’s project.  I never knew he was a twin.  And thanks for the chocolate-one thing Elvis and I have in common.  Mary shared her family history and Ellis Island.  I loved all the heartfelt artifacts.   Kudos to everyone!