My finals are finally all graded and all my first semester grades are in the computer.

YEA!

Like my usual procrastinating self, I waited until the very end to finally get all my grades finished for first semester.

In my meager defense, I was pretty sick for the whole two weeks I was off for holiday break. I am so thankful I am feeling better (not perfect yet) and I am ready for tomorrow.

I thought I would tell you about a little project I am doing with my sewing class. We are re=purposing old sweaters into new mittens. How this works, is that you take old sweaters (preferable wool or wool blends) and cut mittens shapes from them and sew them up into mittens.

I went to the Salvation Army Store and purchased a few sweaters for $3.00 each. I tried to match colors and ones that could be sewn together.  From the sweaters, I cut out the mittens and sew them up. The mittens are sweaters on the outside and lined with fleece on the inside. I showed them to  a few teachers and sold them for $10.00 a pair. I am saving the money to donate to a good cause. I have also challenged my students to make an extra pair to donate. I told them for every pair they make, I will make a pair. Our goal is to sew 50 pairs of mittens by the end of January.

What do you think? Do you think we can do it?

The teachers at my school are donating sweaters for this project.  Plus, I have a waiting list of teachers who want to buy some more.

I work with amazing teachers!

Anywho, I am back to work tomorrow, after having two snow days off from school. I am ready to get back in a routine. (though sleeping till 8 in the morning has been pretty nice the last few days)

I will keep you updated on my mitten progress.

Becky