I thought it was a full moon, at least that’s the way the kids were acting today.  And not just my kids but the entire building.  And it wasn’t just me.  Sometimes you feel like at any moment the tables could turn and they could realize...
Topics: junior high, Kids, School

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I spent a wonderfully warm day with my puppies in the back yard today.  I did have the day off due to a doctor’s appointment so I took the opportunity to enjoy a warm day in February and a little bit of free time with the pups. We sat on the...
Topics: animals, cats, Dogs, Family, Friends, Holiday, mardi gras

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I thought this was appropriate after I sat in a conference yesterday and waited several minutes while a parent was texting.  Hmmmm have we overlooked our priorities?  I realized yesterday that I treat my puppies better and have more concern for their...
Topics: education, junior high, Kids, middleschool, Parents, School, teacher, Teaching

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Unless you have stood before a class of middle schoolers you may not understand what this one means.  You literally have to perform each day.  I thought about making concert posters for my best performances and charging but since they have to be there,.
Topics: Friends, junior high, Kids, School, Teaching

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Well we made it through conferences.  We had a full load and went an hour over time but we made it.  One parent referred to it as being at the doctor’s office because of the wait.  Let’s face it, fifteen minutes is not enough when talking..
Topics: junior high, Kids, Parents, School, teacher, teenager

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