From now on we will make an effort to:
Talk about our problems
Express our feelings to each other
Take responsibility for our actions
Not spread rumors about each other
Not be jealous of each other and cherish our differences
Talk about solving the problems instead of being the problem
Stick together and be role models for the younger girls
Not use our friendship against one another
I found these positive ideas in my daughters backpack and really enjoyed it. I hope that you too can gain some wisdom from these words.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
What to do now!
Dear Parents,
I just wanted to talk about the weeks to come for all of us. It is so exciting that your child is going to be moving toward their next goal in life, high school. I am so excited and proud of each and every one of them. They all have their own unique strengths and talents, they will all go far with what ever they choose to pursue. If their choices remain constant and positive they will succeed. In the weeks to come we will be going on two field trips, one to the mountains off of Pinnacle Peak road, and the other to Wet-n-Wild. These two trips will be so enjoyed by me, and I hope the students enjoy them as well. I still have four students who have not signed up for Wet-n-Wild, please get those permission slips and ten dollars in so they can join us.
We will also be practicing for the promotion which will happen on May 27th, at 6pm. Can't wait to see all there. Remember to bring camera and camcorder.
We still have a lot of class work to get through, the 60's till now, science egg drop, and math just practice algebra for high school. We are working on getting organized so the students won't feel so lost at their new schools.
Remember that this week is Cinco de Mayo week. We will be running the tattoo booth, so come on by and get a tattoo.
As always; be happy, enjoy family, have fun, get some sun, and enjoy life.
I just wanted to talk about the weeks to come for all of us. It is so exciting that your child is going to be moving toward their next goal in life, high school. I am so excited and proud of each and every one of them. They all have their own unique strengths and talents, they will all go far with what ever they choose to pursue. If their choices remain constant and positive they will succeed. In the weeks to come we will be going on two field trips, one to the mountains off of Pinnacle Peak road, and the other to Wet-n-Wild. These two trips will be so enjoyed by me, and I hope the students enjoy them as well. I still have four students who have not signed up for Wet-n-Wild, please get those permission slips and ten dollars in so they can join us.
We will also be practicing for the promotion which will happen on May 27th, at 6pm. Can't wait to see all there. Remember to bring camera and camcorder.
We still have a lot of class work to get through, the 60's till now, science egg drop, and math just practice algebra for high school. We are working on getting organized so the students won't feel so lost at their new schools.
Remember that this week is Cinco de Mayo week. We will be running the tattoo booth, so come on by and get a tattoo.
As always; be happy, enjoy family, have fun, get some sun, and enjoy life.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
In Computer Class
It is truly funny how a class can chat so much. While sitting in computer class blogging my class was chatting away with one hundred different conversations. Maybe we as educators need to rethink the way classes are taught. Maybe socialized talking needs to be included into the curriculum. Food for thought.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
A special friend e-mailed me this poem. I thought I would share. I do not know who the author is, but it is a fantastic poem and all credit goes to whom ever wrote it.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I say you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from our eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Remember: Someone is always watching.
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I say you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking, saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from our eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking."
Remember: Someone is always watching.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Getting Ready for AIMS
Getting ready for AIMS can be a stressfull thing, but remember it is just a test. This is not the beat all end all of tests, but just another test in a long life of tests. As usual, you should get enough sleep, water, and eats. Study a little bit, but not so much that you are dreaming AIMS. You should also get some sun. The Earth has a lot to offer and remember that all life as we know it begins on Earth, so, get some sun. You need to play a little too. Too many times we do get so consumed by what society wants for us, we forget what we want from ourselves and this world. So, drink, eat, sleep, study, get sun and fun. Then wake up on Monday and be prepared to test.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
How to Make it all Work Out
The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous, "Yes."
The professor than produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--- Your family, your health, your children, your friends, and your favorite passions, your faith--- and if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter-- your job, your house, and your car.
The sand is everything else-- the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play with your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your spouse out to dinner.
Eat dinner with the family at the table.
Relax in the front yard.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first-- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
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I received this story from a special professor, who was wise beyond his years. He shared with me and now please share with someone you care about. And remember, leave the sand behind, unless your walking on the beach.
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous, "Yes."
The professor than produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--- Your family, your health, your children, your friends, and your favorite passions, your faith--- and if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter-- your job, your house, and your car.
The sand is everything else-- the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play with your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your spouse out to dinner.
Eat dinner with the family at the table.
Relax in the front yard.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first-- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."
___________________________________________
I received this story from a special professor, who was wise beyond his years. He shared with me and now please share with someone you care about. And remember, leave the sand behind, unless your walking on the beach.
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