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December 2014
Sample advisories from //The Advisory Book,// ©2008 Origins. Used with permission. Origins, Minneapolis MN.

December 3
(A "host" is chosen and everyone stands. The host introduces each student to the rest of the group. The group greets the student being introduced by name, and the student being introduced responds.
 * **Greeting:** || Introduction Greeting
 * Host:** //Good morning, Everybody. I'd like you to meet Janice Morgan.//
 * //Class://** //Good morning, Janice.//
 * //Janice://** //Good morning, Everyone.)// ||
 * **Sharing:** || **Whip Share:** Give us a glimpse into your iMovie of The American Revolution? ||
 * **Activity:** || //A//dvisory Puzzle creation ||
 * **Daily News:** || Greetings Everyone! ||

December 5
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 * **Greeting:** || High Five Greeting ||
 * **Sharing:** || Whip Share: One thing you're looking forward to over the holiday break. ||
 * **Activity:** || Finish Advisory puzzle ||

December 10

 * **Greeting:** || Puzzle Greeting or Hand Jive Greeting ||
 * **Sharing:** || Whip Share on weekend news; everyone gives a one sentence report. ||
 * **Activity:** || When the Cold Wind Blows ||
 * **Daily News:** || Good morning Everyone!

How are you doing? Check the icon that best describes you today:

Great OK Less Than OK

Sincerely, Your Teachers ||

December 12

 * **Greeting:** || TBD ||
 * **Sharing:** ||  ||
 * **Activity:** ||  ||

December 17
(Leader gives each student a paper plate. Students write their names in the middle of the plates. Plates are collected, shuffled, and redistributed. Students read the name on the plate they receive and write an acknowledgement for that student. Plates are exchanged as often as time permits. The final writer returns the plate to the student whose name is on it. If possible, give students time to read and reflect on what has been written. Review essentials of appropriate acknowledgement before plates are exchanged.)
 * **Greeting:** || One or more students or teachers share a favorite verse of poetry they find inspirational, enjoyable, etc. ||
 * **Sharing:** || //**Weekly News -**// A whip share where students share a current event in their lives (either a celebration or the sharing of any other event that is important to them.) ||
 * **Activity:** || Acknowledgement Buffet

1. How did you feel about what was said about you on your plate? 2. How did you feel about writing about other people in the group? ||
 * Reflection:** Exit Card
 * **Daily News:** || Good morning, Good People!

We're having an **acknowledgement** buffet today. Start thinking about the people in our advisory and the ways they behave that contribute to you or to the group in general.

Sincerely, Your Teachers ||

December 19

 * **Greeting:** || TBD ||
 * **Sharing:** ||  ||
 * **Activity:** ||  ||
 * **Daily News:** ||  ||