January 2008 - Posts
So, I’m still trying create a classroom that fully engages students. On Wednesday, we made vocabulary foldable for our unit on the early Middle Ages. It was sort of babyish activity for the kids, but I think they really liked it and preferred it
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Therefore, I haven’t been posting. I sure have a lot to say and document, but I just haven’t had time. Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day. After arriving at school, I’ve got to: Make sure the sub is set for the day
Go pick up the flowers
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Today, I had my post evaluation conference from that terrible 6th period class. He said that my areas of strength were: creating measurable goals, creating lessons that line up with the curriculum, blah, blah, blah
He said that I need to improve: utilizing
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My guys friends always called me “thick.” But, I know that I’m fat. My doc says that I’m obese. I’m trying to do something about it. Seriously, I am. I’ve been eating better. i.e. That morning bagel that I slathered
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Guys, this a post you might not want to read. . .go ahead, hit the X and close the browser button!
Okay, imagine me screaming like a teenage girl over a boy. That is how I’m feeling at this moment. I’m feeling so much like a I’m in college
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This meme is to help examine privileges/social class. Only 5 of these things on this list characterize me. As I reflect, I realize that I was poor and of a lower socioeconomic status but I was blessed with a parent who stressed education and encouraged
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On Friday, one of the administrators tapped on my door when I was teaching. When I opened the door, she said I just wanted to say “Thank you for all of the hard work you do, we appreciate you. That’s all.” I responded with a quizzical
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I am so grateful for many things today. God has really been good to me. There are so many things that I can’t even begin to explain. I really felt like going to church today, emotionally. I know there is a spiritual need, but physically I didn’t
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Today’s post is about several things. I took pictures of teachers around my school to show how different teachers dress b/c it still bothers me–what that cheerleader said. I took a picture of me from the neck down. And I took the pictures
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Here is a nice little addendum to the evening and my previous post. . . .
On the bus ride back to the school, the same cheerleader who told me i needed to wear makeup asked me, “Why do you call the police if our parents don’t pick us up within
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I don’t think I liked them in high school either. It is like they take on the attitude of being the “princesses” of the school. Like they are supposed to be honored and get their way at all times. Looks fade. I guess everyone can tell
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I’ve been procrastinating, HORRIBLY and let me just say this is NOT the time to procrastinate. I need to be on my game this week, to set the tone for the semester. I’ve planned the day in my head; but i haven’t written anything out–
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I now hate Lost. . . .as quickly as I fell in love, I fell out of love. I guess I fell into frustration. The things that have irritated me the most. The introduction of “the others”
Walt was taken by the “the others”
I dedicated
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I am a LOST addict! It leaves me hanging after each episode, so I have to watch the next. It keeps me great company as I unpack! Wooo hooo!! I don’t know how I’m going to go back to work on Monday. SNOW, SNOW, SNOW come on Monday so I can
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I’m coming to the end of my vacation and today is my last official day of doing ABSOLUTELY nothing. Tomorrow, I go back to work–not officially–but I must go back to take care of somethings. I am definitely enjoying this time. As a matter
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Happy New Year!!!!
I am so excited to start a new year. I am so happy to be in 2008. It is a new year!!! Wooo hoo. I decided that this IS a NEW YEAR. It’s time for a new beginning. I am bringing that approach to every facet of my life. So, I’m
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