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The decision has been made

May 16, 2011
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Today was D-day. Decision Day.  I had a deadline.  And, it wasn’t self-imposed. No more hanging out in the middle. So, last night, I finalized my decision (with the support of Mr. Serious, of course). Today, was the last day to sign my contract or turn in a letter of resignation to the school. Last [...]

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Good to know…paper shredder “no-nos”

April 20, 2010
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Today our photocopier broke. That happens at least once a day. While I was waiting for it to cool down, I took some of the bad copies it made and threw them in the shredder.  What?  You don’t do silly, kid-like things when you are frustrated. So, as I’m standing there listening to the paper [...]

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Overwhelmed

August 26, 2009

You know that feeling that you get where you could stay up all night and it still wouldn’t get done? I’m there. When you have three loads of laundry that are washed but not folded and you really just want a break? I’m there. And you’ve been running around doing a million things and trying [...]

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I figured it out

August 12, 2009
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Want to know the secret to getting kids to come to class on time in an environment like mine? Don’t have enough desks! Amazingly, with classes overbooked (we are talking like 37 kids) kids show up on time because they want a seat! Can you believe I’m about 8 desks short? So, hopefully, when they [...]

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The first day back

August 3, 2009
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The first day back is over and done. Of course it is bittersweet. It’s nice having a job and adult interaction (at least during pre-planning) and catching up with old friends. What isn’t so fun? -Leaving my girls at daycare (at least only one was crying when I left).-Coming back to my room and discovering [...]

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Punishment or Reward?

January 29, 2009

A young man received 3 days of out of school suspension for cussing out his teacher. Here’s what I’m wondering. Is it a punishment or a reward for him to be suspended? He really doesn’t want to be at school. He certainly doesn’t want to be in my class. He is probably sleeping at home [...]

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