Agh! How can school possibly start in 36 hours?! I am frantically trying to finish planning for the first few months before the year begins. But one of the best activities I always do when we begin reading and writing workshop is a reading and writing survey. In the past I [...]
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In the interest of full disclosure, I am a news junkie. And I love following major cases. I am also a Law and Order addict. So when I received an advance copy of Elizabeth Scott’s Living Dead Girl, I was thrilled.
Alice has lived with Ray since she was ten. The neighbors [...]
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Make a Smilebox photobook
I have spent the last few days working on my classroom. It isn’t done yet, but the next I can go back is during our in-service on Tuesday! Thankfully, I just have a few bulletin boards to label and then I will be done! I will be having my students organize the [...]
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I spent another few hours at school today- hanging butcher paper, setting up new bulletin boards, picking up class lists, and all those odd and ends that need to be done at the beginning of the new school year. My mother and sisters came in today to help out and I think we made a [...]
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I spent the majority of today preparing for the beginning of school. I ran a bunch of errands this morning picking up school supplies. (sidenote- how awesome is Staples?! There sales are amazing, especially for teachers!) When I got home, I spent a few hours cleaning the house and my car, both of which I [...]
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Here it is, everyone! Below you will find a list of partners. I also sent an email to each pair. Get to know each other (via email, blogs, etc) and have fun! Due to my tardiness is getting the list posted, I have changed a few dates. Swap packages should [...]
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I promise, the swap partners will be announced by tomorrow evening. I ended up spending today in South Jersey and just walked in, exhausted. So expect an email from me tomorrow, with your swap partner.
Thanks for your patience!
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I still need one more person for the Teacher Swap! As of now we have 19 participants and I need an even number to pair everyone off. Just leave a comment or email me (see sidebar for address).
Thanks!
Partners will be emailed later today!
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Jacqui Knight, one of the participants in this past week’s workshop, flew in with two other educators from NEW ZEALAND! She has posted a great summary of her experience on her blog, and it’s amazing to read about my area from a foreign perspective.
Madam Butterfly
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Friday is the last day to sign up for the teacher swap! Be sure to email me (see sidebar for the address) if you want to participate! I hope to have the partners selected and contacted by Saturday afternoon.
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