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First Class - First Time

12/7/2014

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So, today I had my first ever time in First Class - well I haven't gotten to the plane yet. I am in Miami Airport in the "special lounge."  It makes me wonder how I never travelled this way before.  Upgrades are the best! 

I met a very interesting man here.  I overheard him talking to someone saying that he was going to the North Pole.  I thought that was odd and ironic.  We began to chat.  It turns out that he has an 8 year old son.  He is a retired military pilot from Europe and travels 250 days a year for his job now!  That is a lot of flying!  

He told story about how he was going to see... SANTA CLAUS!  For real!  It was a fantastic story about how his son wanted proof that there was Santa and he had reasons to go up there for work.  So, he decided that he was going to do what it takes to let Santa know about his son!  I thought it was amazing and was so happy to see the spirit of the season in full force!  Wow!  
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In case you were wondering, first class at night looks like this to Mr. S. ! 
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Ms. Bartgen & your love bugs!
12/9/2014 05:48:29 am

Hi Mr. Szymanski! It's Ms. Bartgen and your Love Bugs! It's the end of the day on Tuesday and we just read your blog. The love bugs were so excited to hear that you met a man who is on his way to see Santa Claus!!! We can't wait to find out if you see an Island Elephant while you are in Antarctica. We all miss you very much and hope you have a safe trip. Love, Ms. B & the Love Bugs p.s. We have been behaving. :)

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Ronan
12/9/2014 10:51:30 am

hi mr.szymanski I liked the plant lapbook and we are just starting the world lapbook. I hope you have a good christmas with your friend. We miss you. from Ronan

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ronan
12/9/2014 11:13:28 am

Let us know if you have been to any other countrys Ronan

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Mr. S.
12/9/2014 01:09:32 pm

My kids have been good?!?! All of them can move up ONE color! :) I am going to be going to Ushaia - the southmost city in the world tomorrow! Ronan, I don't go to another country until the 20th. But stay tuned, lots to see! I miss and love you all! Mr. S.

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Fiery Arte Misproductions link
8/26/2023 02:32:02 pm

Grreat reading

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    Mr. Szymanski is a 7th Grade Math, Reading and Writing Teacher at Gary Elementary school in Chicago, IL He is bringing the world to his classroom with the help of National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. Here, he chronicles his adventures to Antarctica and South America in December 2014. 

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  • 8th Chapter 1: The Number System
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