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Why Should You Gamify Your Classroom
Producing college and career ready students who can think creatively, analyze critically, and make decisions based on data requires intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, grit, and outside-the-box thinking.
When a Colleague is Absent….
There are 3 kinds of coworkers…… The ones who largely ignore it when you are absent. “Oh, you were sick?” The ones who resent your absence. They are actively rude to your sub. “I don’t know what she wants you to do with her classes. You should call her.” They refuse to help your students.Continue reading “When a Colleague is Absent….”
Late days & Getting Dinner Done
I worked late today. There was an assembly today and students came during my lunch for extra help so I wound up not having any prep time today. I had a ton of papers to grade and hadn’t done any planning or setting up for tomorrow yet. The sun was setting when I left workContinue reading “Late days & Getting Dinner Done”
Stay Home!
Dear Parents, Please don’t send your children to school sick. We know that you don’t want them to miss any school. We know it’s hard to find child care for sick children. And that’s why we want you to keep them home. Please. If they have a fever that you’re hiding with Tylenol “just soContinue reading “Stay Home!”