
Our month-long Challenge is almost here. If you’re planning to participate, please make sure you fill out the participant information form today.
I’d like to take a moment to thank the incredible, large group of people who volunteered to be part of the Welcome Wagon for this year’s SOLSC. They are:
Adrienne Gillespie, Aileen Hower, Barbara Keene, Barbara Suter, Becky Leff, Beth Scanlon, Bev Baird, Bob Hamera, Brittany Butler, Carol Wilcox, Carrie C., Chris Margocs, Chris Rayner, Donna Smith, Elisa Waingort, Erika Calhoun, Erika Victor, Fran McVeigh, Joanne Toft, Jone, Julie Johnson, Julieanne Harmatz, Kathleen Britto, Kim Koehler, Kristi Lonheim, Laura Brown, Laura Lee, Leigh Anne Eck, Linda Baie, Lori Sheroan, Maria T. DeHaan, Maya Woodall, Michelle Haseltine, Mindi Rench, Molly Hogan, Robin Sheldon, Rose Cappelli, Sally Donnelly, and Shelly Surridge.
If you’re a Seasoned Slicer who is interested in welcoming new Slicers this year, then please fill out the Welcome Wagon form by tonight. Betsy, Kathleen, and Tara will be assigning new Slicers to the Welcome Wagon starting tomorrow.

Do you have a need for some Slicer swag before March begins? Stop by and visit our Cafepress store. You can purchase T-shirts, keychains, tote bags, and more while doing a good deed since all of the profits from our store go to the Pajama Program!
Finally, please mark your calendar if you’re a Slicer who will be at the ILA 2016 Conference in Boston this summer. Beth and I will attend the conference. Therefore, we’re looking forward to hosting a Slicer Breakfast on Sunday morning, July 10th at 8:00 a.m. Location TBA.
Are we using a new SOL logo this year? I thought i saw one recently….
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No. Same orange slice. (Perhaps you saw an old one.)
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Oh boy. I know it’s happened to many of us as Mom-Teachers … I was that parent.
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2016/02/that-parent-sol16.html
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Two poems for the Found Object Challenge: https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/sol-found-objects-poetry-challenge-days-22-and-23/
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I hoped to get this in earlier today, but I’m in the midst of preparing for my husband’s memorial in two weeks. Today was looking through photographs with my daughter, and choosing the ones for his collage. But that’s not what today’s slice is about. Today’s slice is about yesterday, another day of insights about giving and losing.
http://redemma1991.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-giving-and-losing.html
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Celebrating the fickle Seattle sun!
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-blinded-by-light.html
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The excitement is starting to build. “And So It Begins…”
http://merelydaybyday.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-challenge-and-so-it-begins.html
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Stopping by a Blog on a Grading Evening with apologies to Robert Frost:
https://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/stopping-by-the-blog-on-a-planning-evening/
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My first Slice…on project night! http://creativechaosintheclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-tuesday-slice-of-writing.html
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Musings
https://wahooliteracyteacher.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/musing-about-sol/
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My personal GPS sent me off in a strange direction today after staff meeting…
http://wp.me/s3cml8-maps
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What a week! Excuses…http://wp.me/p3eVyl-fr
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So excited about next week! For now, a blog post on book clubs prolonging my life. 😉 http://hollymueller.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-book-clubs-can-prolong.html
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Tonight’s basketball game really made me think about why I coach.
https://diaryofa40yroldemptynester.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/the-big-game/
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Having a sinus infection doesn’t leave a person with much energy for writing:
https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-sick-day/
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The importance of goal-setting
https://growinglifelonglearners.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/the-importance-of-goal-setting/
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A poem for a Tuesday night.
http://ateachersruminations.blogspot.com/2016/02/i-am-grateful.html
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Slice of Life for this week: http://janiefahey.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-new-addition-sol16.html
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I could never figure out how teachers who were moms managed to do it, until I became one! http://ihabloespanglish.blogspot.com/2016/02/then-and-now.html
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Today is our classroom’s first Slice of Life blog posts! Hope you enjoy and we look forward to sharing more with you in the future months. http://mrsliecksclass.blogspot.com/2016/02/new-student-blog-and-our-first-slice-of.html
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Thank you to TWT for motivating, nudging and providing a place to share. This slice is on Random Acts of Kindness
https://daywells.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/roast-chicken-random-acts-of-kindness/
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My first try at the Slice of Life with my students today. They were so excited! Look forward to continuing and learning through blogging http://mrsliecksclass.blogspot.com/2016/02/new-student-blog-and-our-first-slice-of.html
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My department meeting this week is going to be an idea slam! What should I share? http://wp.me/p2yR3J-3CG
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I’m starting the challenge for the first time this year so gave a try at a post: https://catchingmomentsinmaine.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/mountains-moguls-diamonds-oh-my/
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Testing and Respect – Where do we stand?
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/testing-and-respect-where-do-we-stand/
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The power of blogging once again!
http://poetteacherworld.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-power-of-internet-part-iii.html
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My first slice, it’s all about the words 🙂 all in preparation for next month and THE BIG CHALLENGE! http://sometimesfabuloussometimesfail.blogspot.com/2016/02/writerly-life.html
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Today’s SOL is for my brother! http://teacherleader.edublogs.org/?p=119
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Thinking about that school video that is making the rounds on the internet.
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2016/02/what-are-we-doing.html
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http://archermom.blogspot.com/2016/02/silence-is-not-golden.html
Just some thoughts
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When Words Fail http://maryannreilly.blogspot.com/2016/02/sol16-when-words-fail.html
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First Blog Post!
https://loveteachrun.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/start-small-start-now/
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I’m in Kathleens class and this is my first blog.
http://bumperstickersmatter.blogspot.com/2016/02/my-first-post.html
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I’m a first time blogger in Kathleen’s class.
https://writeforlife58.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/first-time-blogger/
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I’m Back!
https://showgem.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/getting-back-in-the-game/
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I’m in Kathleen’s class and this is my first post
http://luvrdgwrtg.blogspot.com/2016/02/love-mysteries.html
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I’m in Kathleen’s workshop learning to blog.
http://luvrdgwrtg.blogspot.com/2016/02/love-mysteries.html
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Somethings need to die already…
http://wp.me/pPury-19n
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A Sign Please? http://wp.me/p3Gehh-1pC
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a slice with a book and a cup of tea
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2016/02/luxury-cup-of-tea-and-good-book.html
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http://kimberlystalltales.blogspot.com/2016/02/first-time-blogging.html
I am excited to join the March writing challenge.
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A poem inspired by the moon…
https://newtreemom.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/good-night-good-morning/
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Failed the test and now have to make things right.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/my-doctor-gives-me-a-headache/
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Quick thoughts on my way out the door.http://chrisleish.weebly.com/blog/third-trimester
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Far Out, Can’t you hear my heart beat! http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2016/02/far-out-man.html
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Looking forward once again to the March Challenge. Here’s some more thoughts on our travels.
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2016/02/tuesday-sol-22316-vacation-2.html
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Signs and Displays http://mrstaylorstales.blogspot.com/2016/02/signs-and-displays.html
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Today’s slice. You never know the impact of one little note–for either of you http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2016/02/sol16-but-i-still-wish-i-could-wear-my.html
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Today’s slice. You never know the impact one little note can make http://deb-day.blogspot.com/2016/02/sol16-but-i-still-wish-i-could-wear-my.html
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I’m so excited about our March challenge! Spring writing is in the air; but for today, I wrote a slice about the fate of one lost glove…
http://galleystreet.blogspot.com/2016/02/lost-glove.html
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http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2016/02/welcome-to-march.html
Here comes March and writing habits again!
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I’m gearing up for the March Slice of Life Story Challenge with Be Present and Believe at. http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2016/02/be-present-and-believe.html
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Isn’t getting something new supposed to be fun?
https://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/new-computer-pains/
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It is funny what you remember to do during a crisis…and what you forget.
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/the-altercation/
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Thinking about the word “community” and what it means to be a good citizen of a community:
http://literatelives.blogspot.com/2016/02/connections-and-community-sol-22316.html
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Planning my professional reading – What do we have to look forward to?
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/sol16-what-are-you-planning-to-read/
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What’s the best way to jumpstart writer’s block? We think it might be play. http://www.burkinsandyaris.com/play-as-part-of-the-writing-process/
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A poem sparked by a pattern that revealed itself in the past week.
http://cast-of-characters.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-more-things-change.html
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Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: Group Discussion http://www.evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2016/02/surviving-zombie-apocalypse-group.html?m=1
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Slice of Life March Challenge Warm Up
http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-march-challenge-warm-up.html
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Here’s my Slice of Life Post for the Week! https://lisaorchard.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-post-were-getting-a-new-bookstore/
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The death of conversation?
https://murphyslawblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/dinner-time/
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Remembering a good friend this week.
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2016/02/donna-beths-morning-prayer.html
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Taking the risk of applying, without any guarantee of success is scary!
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/sol-professional-development/
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an artsy bookish collaboration! http://bit.ly/1TCG8Am
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How Slicing builds writers in my classroom (and a little advice for the classroom challenge.) https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slicing-builds-writers/
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I am starting the challenge for the first time, so I wanted to get at least a few posted before then!
http://lifeonewordatatime.blogspot.com/2016/02/2-i.html
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https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-non-fiction/
I’m actually writing about teaching writing this week! 🙂
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Sharing a glimpse into my girl’s trip last week.
http://haddonmusings.com/2016/02/23/golden-girls-do-spring-break/
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A slice of my Dublin Lit day:
https://ateachinglifedotcom.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-tuesdaya-slice-of-a-perfect-day/
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I heard it — spring is coming!
http://sweetwritinglife.blogspot.com/2016/02/could-it-be-sol-2-23-16.html
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This goes to show anyone who doubts that a five-year-old can come up with ideas for small moment stories one thing. They can.
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/i-can-write-about-that/
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Good morning 🙂
http://dountome.blogspot.com/2016/02/boiling-rice-at-444.html
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An amateur photographic essay this morning: http://horizon51.blogspot.com/2016/02/tuesday-slice-lunar-landings.html
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My daughter fell off a pony for the first time–and tried to figure out why.
http://whateverings.blogspot.com/2016/02/lorelei-sadie.html
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Feeling thankful for friends, conversations and new learning after attending Dublin Literacy Conference http://teachingin21.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life-continued-learning.html
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I wonder what he would be doing now http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2016/02/slice-of-life_23.html
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Quieting the inner judge. http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2016/02/internal-voice-judge.html
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https://mbhmaine.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/pelican-mornings/
“A wonderful bird is the pelican…” Enjoying beginning the day with pelicans last week…
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Another lesson learned from baseball…
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=3337
Clare
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A handwritten note in a book
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-a-handwritten-note-in-the-book/
Kevin
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Accepting nothing less than total kindness. http://kimberleymoran.blogspot.com/2016/02/respecting-differences.html
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Why has blogging mattered to you? Please help me share the WHY for blogging in a workshop I am leading this afternoon!
http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2016/02/an-interactive-slice-sol16.html
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Blogging has changed my life. Now I practice writing every week…a self-imposed,, much enjoyed discipline. Every week I get responses from people I admire and respect as teachers and writers. What more could a writer ask for than a responsive audience! In the one year that I have been blogging I have developed “friendships” and a community that I am proud to be part of so there’s kinship (which is important for a retiree who no longer has a community to belong to every day). Every week I learn new ideas, read about important books to use for teaching and for personal professional development…and all for free! I have also discovered so many other blogging sites through weekly blogging. Some of them allow me to pursue personal interests while others allow me to make new connections for writing. Through blogging I have experienced all the ups and downs of being a writer so I can have more empathy for students who are struggling with revision, writer’s block, and the like. All this, and so much more, is why I urge you to blog. But watch out. It can be addictive!
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I can’t believe it is just a week away! Before that, The Start of This Day…
http://imwritingtoo.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-start-of-this-day.html
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I was gray before gray was cool… thoughts on trending platinum
https://vanessaw2007.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/trending-platinum/
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A poem written with tears and a dash of hope: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2016/02/maybe.html
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Something that probably happens to everyone who drives kids somewhere, especially at night: http://www.teacherdance.org/2016/02/a-backseat-slice.html
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Just about a word. https://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-just-a-word/
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Thinking about each day’s possibility: The Promise of a Day https://thereisabookforthat.com/2016/02/22/the-promise-of-a-day-slice-of-life/
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Getting ready to present a workshop on teaching poetry to ELLs in a mainstream classroom.
Please share your thoughts on teaching poetry….
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2016/02/23/spring-and-poetry-are-just-around-the-corner/
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First Slice Ever. http://utmuir.edublogs.org/2016/02/23/slice-of-life-trial-run-1/
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