Try teaching 110-sixth graders. That's a power team. But, seriously, I enjoyed our assembly intertwining physical strength and moral power. I just wish the sound system was better for that assembly. The messages were powerful. You would have enjoyed the assembly. By the way, I told the kids the picture of the power team included me, eight years ago. It took a few minutes to convince them, but, then, they looked at my belly, my balding head, and the droopy face and called my bluff. I'm tellin', Arnold.
Clubs
I got the nicest group of kids in my club, "Sock Scoop on the Web." Problem is, we have so little time to gather news, write-it up and format it for the website. Oh well, a work in progress. The bugs in this ointment are pretty large.
Dance Tonight
I got my John Travolta shoes, my Vince Gilly cowboy hat, my Kevin Bacon t-shirt and am ready to boogie. We are in the middle school gym from 7 to 9. Parents, pick up your munchkins by 8:45 p.m. One time, Mr. Fausnaught made me stay for the kids that remained. I was here until 10:30.
Cold Becoming Tolerable
Its sad when you can't yell and have to rely on Mrs. Pulizzi and Mrs. Phillips to settle down the hallway. A couple of kids hugged me out of sympathy. Golly, gee. I love this place.
Keep 'em Learnin'
http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/516359.html?nav=5011
Have a great weekend, folks.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Achoo!!!!
Yep, got the cold. Not quite certain if I got it from Miss Porter or Mrs. Phillips. But, the good news is, my voice is gone. Lost it completely at 2:56 p.m.
Check out the damage to my daughter's campus at Texas A&M in Galveston: http://www.tamug.edu/ikecampusimages.htm
The resilience of people: http://www.galveston.com/hurricaneikeslideshows/
Hope all had a good day. Have a good night, folks.
Check out the damage to my daughter's campus at Texas A&M in Galveston: http://www.tamug.edu/ikecampusimages.htm
The resilience of people: http://www.galveston.com/hurricaneikeslideshows/
Hope all had a good day. Have a good night, folks.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
You May Need A Steam Cleaner
Today, the cherubs spread three sand samples on a glue-covered sheet of paper and pressed down on the sand until it dried. Of course, you know, there will be some sand grains that insist on dislodging and will end-up on your carpeting. Oh well, all in the name of science.
Tomorrow, we unveil the fourth, mystery sand, and the munchkins will have to identify that sample using only their collected data and sand descriptions. Oh great, more sand on my floor. Hey, I've got tile floors and I think I gathered enough stray sand grains to build a nifty sand castle.
Finishing Schools To Watch documentation
For the last couple of months, I have been compiling documentation touting the virtues of our little school. It's funny, when you spend your existence in a tiny classroom, the world around you goes by without even hinting at its wonders. Well, what I mean is, this place is totally COOL. We have teachers doing the most innovative things with education you can imagine. I have compiled eight pages of facts and features from grade-level to related arts, to field trips and lunch with Mr. Fausnaught.
Have a great night, folks.
Tomorrow, we unveil the fourth, mystery sand, and the munchkins will have to identify that sample using only their collected data and sand descriptions. Oh great, more sand on my floor. Hey, I've got tile floors and I think I gathered enough stray sand grains to build a nifty sand castle.
Finishing Schools To Watch documentation
For the last couple of months, I have been compiling documentation touting the virtues of our little school. It's funny, when you spend your existence in a tiny classroom, the world around you goes by without even hinting at its wonders. Well, what I mean is, this place is totally COOL. We have teachers doing the most innovative things with education you can imagine. I have compiled eight pages of facts and features from grade-level to related arts, to field trips and lunch with Mr. Fausnaught.
Have a great night, folks.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Love Continues
It was a fine day. The kids were geared for an experiment. Most had their homework finished, and I was even flashed a smile or two.
Our librarian, Mrs. Myers, camed to my classroom with even more donation money for the Krysia Relief Fund. I work with some fantastic folks. I put money in Krysia's bank account and my father sent her several hundred dollars. She is doing well in regards to replacing hurricane-destroyed items -- THANKS TO ALL!!!
I'm Ready for Tomorrow
We will paste different sand samples on a "sand card" and compare the granular structure of each sample. Should be fun. However, the kiddoes will be taking the packet home to answer a number of questions that go with their observations. Email if your munchkin finds that assignment difficult.
Have a great night, folks.
Our librarian, Mrs. Myers, camed to my classroom with even more donation money for the Krysia Relief Fund. I work with some fantastic folks. I put money in Krysia's bank account and my father sent her several hundred dollars. She is doing well in regards to replacing hurricane-destroyed items -- THANKS TO ALL!!!
I'm Ready for Tomorrow
We will paste different sand samples on a "sand card" and compare the granular structure of each sample. Should be fun. However, the kiddoes will be taking the packet home to answer a number of questions that go with their observations. Email if your munchkin finds that assignment difficult.
Have a great night, folks.
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Sands of Time
Today, we learned that sand comes in five sub-categories, and we drew illustrations of each one to show what to look for in sand. Also, we found sand is primarily made of silicon -- silicon dioxide, or SiO2.
Homework, tonight, was to read descriptions of and answer questions about different sand colors in nature.
Tomorrow, we play with sugar.
The Kid Returns To TAMUG on Saturday
First of all, here is a link to my daughter's thank you to the staff of the middle school and high school. https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=33700064&postID=6606390047699337170
Next, we got word the students will be permitted back on campus on Saturday to gather whatever personal belongings are salvageable. I doubt she will find anything.
Have a great night, folks.
Homework, tonight, was to read descriptions of and answer questions about different sand colors in nature.
Tomorrow, we play with sugar.
The Kid Returns To TAMUG on Saturday
First of all, here is a link to my daughter's thank you to the staff of the middle school and high school. https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=33700064&postID=6606390047699337170
Next, we got word the students will be permitted back on campus on Saturday to gather whatever personal belongings are salvageable. I doubt she will find anything.
Have a great night, folks.
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