If you want to comment

Hi Linda: thanks for commenting on my blog. I can't wait until Monday to see you and the other new sixth graders.
If you would like to leave a comment, simply go to the bottom of that particular blog where you see posted by PappaZ. Next to that is a link that says, comment.In the meantime, Mr. Ellis, our 7th grade social studies teacher, taught me how to include video onto my blog. The weekend will be spent playing.
Have a great weekend, everyone!!

Meet the Teacher night

It was a pleasure to meet all the parents, tonight. You have some really polite kiddoes. I hope you enjoyed meeting all the teachers that will be a big part in your child's life for the next couple of years. Were they nervous?

Summer is Over-My Baby Made it to Texas

Teachers return to school, tomorrow. We have two days of in-service and Friday is a clerical day. Summer is over.
My baby, Krysia, left Saturday for Texas. Here it is 9 p.m. and she called to announce she crossed the Texas state line from Louisiana. They will stop in Beaumont for the night and push on to Houston, tomorrow. Wifey must catch a flight from Houston on Thursday, while Krysia, continues for a two-hour drive to Texas A&M at Galveston. She has to unpack and prepare for a 6 a.m. Friday bus trip for a Freshman camping weekend. They stopped in Chattanooga, Tenn. for a ride on the Choo Choo. While we froze the last three days, they had to endure 95+ degree weather.
Well, my munchkins. There have been many changes in Mr. Z's life, this summer. See if you can find those changes on August 27.
What did you do all summer? I want to hear from you on this blog.

Orientation -- Day 1

It's good to be back at school. The new blurry-eyed cherubs appear to be very pleasant and polite. I spent about an hour or so in the library listening to the annual pep talks by the principal, counselor, PTO mom and the gym teachers. Then, I took a small group of students and parents on a tour of the middle school and high school.
It was a good day and I look forward to the first day of school.
Tomorrow, the second group of incoming sixth graders, arrive. We repeat today's activity.
What did you think of orientation? Please comment.

I'm A Sea Aggie Daddy!

It's official. I've got a bumper sticker to prove it. My baby is going to Texas A&M at Galveston, to study marine mammology. What's marine mammology? Studying mammals of the sea - like dolphins.
Texas A&M is at Houston and they are called, Aggies. Galveston is a satellite school, right on the bay. They are Sea Aggies. Palm trees and a 600-foot long research vessel just yards from the classroom. That's hands-on science.
My baby and wife are driving to Texas on August 17 -- 1,600 miles!!! Wifey is flying home on August 23. We made those arraignments in June. Now, I find I have to work August 23 for meet the teacher night. I guess I can't greet the wife at the airport.
My first-born decided to go back to college. He's found a salary, without education, barely affords car payment and insurance. Good choice, son.
I can't wait to get back to school. I am looking forward to meeting and greeting my new sixth graders. I miss my co-workers. I work with the neatest group of professionals you will ever meet. Each one of them will go above and beyond to make each child feel special.
So, whaddya' think? Any comments?

Greetings, to my new sixth graders

Greetings,
My name is Mr. Zdun (Pappa Z). I teach 6th grade Earth and Space science at Loyalsock Middle School in Williamsport, Pa.
So, what are you expecting as you set to begin the next phase of your lives. Write to me by posting a comment.
Are you scared? Why?