So here’s the scoop~~~ it wasn’t in my job description —–but now I finally am “on board” and “I GET IT!!!”. Despite my desire to avoid making numerous phone calls each day to the parents of misbehaving students, I have made it my religious mission to TCB everyday by making phone calls with the student [...]
Archive for March, 2009
29 Mar
April Fool’s Day
This Wednesday is AFD. I love it! Possibly my favorite holiday. Sometimes I really get into it, other times I am busy or have no creativity. This week is looking good at the moment. There is another School Improvement Mtg after school. I have volunteered to bring “snacks”. Hmm…~~~~~~~~
27 Mar
Teachable Moments
As part of my professional development plan, I decided to form several book clubs for my students. Each book club lasts a month and is during lunch time. There are no tests, book reports or dioramas required. Possibly a “rubric” at the end of the month- but not necessarily.
This month’s book is called Three Cups [...]
22 Mar
Professional Development
In order to stay certified as a teacher, we must get at least 6 graduate credits every 5 years. There are also alternatives to taking a class; such a presenting at a conference, writing a book, attending workshops at a conference etc etc. I have attended several -in-service workshops since VCU graduation in 2005. I needed [...]
20 Mar
Spring has Sprung!
“The air is warm and the sky is blue.
The leaves are green yellow because they’re new.
Your feet go skipping, the birds all sing.
The whole world is happy because it is spring!
(This song came from a Kindergarten kit series in the 1970’s. It is a joy to hear young children sing this with enthusiasm!)
13 Mar
Joys and Concerns from the Teaching Machine
The state of VA offers swim lessons to 2nd graders during the school day at a local YMCA. I love this!
We launched our Anti-Bullying program today. We had a rally and video of staff dressed as super heroes. I am hopeful!
I still am not a fan of the testing atmosphere and environment. We had to [...]
11 Mar
No Child Left Behind
This federal mandate from the past administration is bogus. There are some children and their thug-like parents who need to be left behind- way behind. Attempting to “change a culture” is extremely hard work and meets with much resistance.
I refuse to comment further on the grounds that………it would be inapprorpiate and unprofessional.
‘Nuf said?
8 Mar
Chicago song: “Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?”
Befuddled? I sure am , and I know students will be “off” for at least a week. The time change is not always welcomed or revered. Tomorrow is going to be “Hellish” because of the Spring Forward. I don’t like to be a member of “the self-fulfilling prophecy club”, but……….I will have to remind myself [...]
