tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33337088393973263492024-03-06T22:34:21.480-05:00Living a Wonderful LifeIt's a wonderful life with my amazing husband and awesome dog.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333708839397326349.post-38980482696389038062012-11-11T18:12:00.001-05:002012-11-11T18:12:27.486-05:00Schedule Update<a href="http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n526/bnwalton/?action=view&current=Signature-2.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n526/bnwalton/Signature-2.png" /></a>So in my<a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/10/i-need-your-help.html" target="_blank"> last post</a> (which was forever and a day ago), I mentioned some issues I was having with scheduling.<br />
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I was so intrigued by those of you that said you had essentially no time limitations on how long you had to teach certain subjects. <br />
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We have district wide expectations, but I also think because I teach in a Title I school, they are extra concerned with whether or not I'm teaching what I should and for how long I should. <br />
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So, I was FINALLY able to come up with a solution. It involves lots of stopping in the middle of instruction, but you gotta do what you gotta do I guess. My room basically looks like a wreck ALL DAY LONG, but whatever.<br />
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So, here is my new schedule:<br />
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<b>Monday, Thursday, & Friday:</b><br />
7:10-7:45: Math Morning Work, Morning News, Review Morning Work<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Restroom Break<br />
8:00-8:45: Whole Group ELA: Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing<br />
8:45-9:30: Guided Reading Centers<br />
9:30-10:00: Math Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-11:30: Finish Math Centers<br />
11:30-12:00: S.S.<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:50-1:00: Finish S.S.<br />
1:00-1:40: Science<br />
1:40-1:45: Amazing Race<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
7:10-7:45: Math Morning Work, Morning News, Review Morning Work<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Restroom Break<br />
8:00-8:45: Whole Group ELA: Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing<br />
8:45-9:30: Guided Reading Centers<br />
9:30-10:00: Math Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-11:30: Finish Math Centers<br />
11:30-12:00: S.S.<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:50-1:40: Finish S.S.<br />
1:40-1:45: Amazing Race<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
7:10-7:45: Math Morning Work, Morning News, Review Morning Work<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Restroom Break<br />
8:00-8:45: Whole Group ELA: Phonics, Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing<br />
8:45-9:30: Guided Reading Centers<br />
9:30-10:00: Math Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Garden Classroom (Science)<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:50-1:40: Finish Math Centers & Complete Weekly Multiplication Timed Test<br />
1:40-1:45: Amazing Race<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It<br />
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The reason I have 3 schedules is we go to our school's Garden Classroom on Wednesday for an hour. This counts as Science and I don't have a chance to do S.S. on these days. <br />
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So that's my updated schedules. Thanks SO much to those of you that commented and helped me! I hope everyone is doing well. Sorry I have been absent. I've also been completely absent from stalking all of your wonderful blogs! Boo :( I hope everyone is doing fabulous :)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333708839397326349.post-86341245734824163142012-10-06T12:09:00.002-04:002012-10-06T12:09:55.325-04:00I Need Your HelpYes, I know it's been forever since I posted on here. <br />
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I've been busy growing a little baby <b><span style="color: blue;">boy </span></b>and writing <a href="http://thewaltonsandbaby.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">this blog</a> for our son. You can see I'm not so great at updating that either!<br />
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So, a few weeks ago, we found out that we would have a mandatory DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time at the end of the day. Well that's all fine and good, but I knew I would have to change my schedule. These are our daily teaching minute requirements:<br />
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ELA: 200 minutes<br />
Math: 90 minutes<br />
Science: 40 minutes<br />
S.S.: 40 minutes<br />
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Kiddos start rolling into my room at 7:10. School officially starts at 7:30. We have a news program that is supposed to start around that time, but usually doesn't. <br />
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Here is what my original schedule looked like:<br />
<b>Monday, Thursday, & Friday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Read Aloud<br />
8:00-9:15: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
9:15-10:00: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-11:25: Social Studies<br />
11:25-12:00: Science<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-2:10: Math<br />
2:10-2:20: Pack Up, Clean Up, & Dismissal<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Read Aloud<br />
8:00-9:15: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
9:15-10:00: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Social Studies<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-2:10: Math<br />
2:10-2:20: Pack Up, Clean Up, & Dismissal<br />
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<b>Wednesday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Read Aloud<br />
8:00-9:15: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
9:15-10:00: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Garden Classroom {Science}<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-2:10: Math<br />
2:10-2:20: Pack Up, Clean Up, & Dismissal<br />
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A couple of issues with this schedule:<br />
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<li>Not enough time for Math. It has me ending at 2:10, but that's not happening. Y'all we are dismissing AT 2:10. So I have to stop no later than 2:00 and that's STILL pushing it for us being ready to leave at 2:00</li>
<li>Not enough time for Science & S.S.</li>
<li>I rarely started at 8:00</li>
<li>I had no time for Find It, Fix It!</li>
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So, when I found out we had to have DEAR, I knew I would have to move math. My plan is to have students packed up and ready to go BEFORE DEAR starts. That means I am going to have to stop teaching no later than 1:40. </div>
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So, since DEAR is ELA related, I am going to need to cut out 20 minutes of my ELA block. I hate to do it especially since I'm barely fitting it all in as it is, but I don't see any other option. </div>
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So, what would you do? This is what I'm thinking:</div>
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<b>Monday, Thursday, & Friday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Math Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Bathroom Break (NO read aloud)<br />
8:00-8:50: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
8:50-9:40: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
9:40-10:00: Math Message & Mental Math<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Math (<b>Possibly </b>with centers)<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-1:40: Science & S.S.<br />
1:40-1:45: Pack Up<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It, Raffle, Dismissal<br />
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<b>Tuesday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Math Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Bathroom Break (NO read aloud)<br />
8:00-8:50: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
8:50-9:40: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
9:40-10:00: Math Message & Mental Math<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Math (<b>Possibly </b>with centers)<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-1:40: S.S.<br />
1:40-1:45: Pack Up<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It, Raffle, Dismissal<br />
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<b>Monday, Thursday, & Friday</b><br />
7:10-7:30: Eat breakfast & Complete Math Morning Work<br />
7:30-7:45: Morning News<br />
7:45-8:00: Morning Meeting & Bathroom Break (NO read aloud)<br />
8:00-8:50: ELA: Phonics, Vocabulary, Grammar, & Writing<br />
8:50-9:40: Guided Reading & Centers<br />
9:40-10:00: Math Message & Mental Math<br />
10:05-10:45: Special Area<br />
10:50-12:00: Garden Classroom {Science}<br />
12:05-12:50: Lunch & Recess<br />
12:55-1:40: Math<br />
1:40-1:45: Pack Up<br />
1:45-2:05: DEAR<br />
2:05-2:10: Find It, Fix It, Raffle, Dismissal<br />
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The only problem with this schedule is not enough time for Science & S.S. Plus, there's not enough time for Math on Wednesdays due to Garden Classroom.<br />
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So what do you think? What would you do?<br />
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I really appreciate the help and insight, especially since I've been SO absent lately. Hope your year is going well. I have quite the class this year so that has kept me busy as well.</div>
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<a href="http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n526/bnwalton/?action=view&current=Signature-2.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n526/bnwalton/Signature-2.png" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333708839397326349.post-16865239593111024722012-08-20T18:05:00.000-04:002012-08-20T18:05:13.704-04:00My Must-HavesHey y'all!<br />
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First off, thanks SOOOOOO much for all of your super sweet comments on my <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/08/big-news.html" target="_blank">last post</a>! I will not lie...I am totally worried about functioning when school starts back because I am straight up exhausted. I'm officially in the second trimester so I'm hoping to get my energy back soon! Just an FYI: I slept between 10.5 and 11 hours Friday night and proceeded to take not one, but two naps on Saturday. Geesh...I can't imagine what I'll be like after a full workweek <b>with </b>kids!<br />
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Anyways, I'm linking up over at Blog Hoppin for my must haves!<br />
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So, here are my absolute must haves in no particular order.</div>
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My <b>laminator</b>. This is the one I have, although it is in black. We basically had a nonexistent laminator at work this past year and when we did finally get one it was shoddy at best. This is a HUGE lifesaver. Click the picture for the link! I also use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VZAZS/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00" target="_blank">these </a>laminating sheets. I'm sure there are some cheaper ones out there, but I just love these. </div>
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My <b>pencil sharpener</b>. Again, I am in LOVE. I know most of you have the super quiet one, but I have yet to invest in that one. This sharpener has great reviews and works really well. However, I am a total control freak and do not allow kids within a 5 step radius. Okay, kidding, but seriously, they are not to sharpen pencils in this. No way...not happening.</div>
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My <b>hot glue gun</b>. I put everything up in my room with hot glue. It peels off easily {usually} and allows lamination to stick. This is the exact same one I have and I bought it at Wal-Mart. Seriously, if you do not have one, you must get one. Everyone at work knows me as the hot glue gun girl! Ha!</div>
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<b>Colorful pens and markers</b>. Oh dear, I have quite the obsession. Here are some of my favorites...</div>
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And of course, <a href="https://www.artskills.com/poster-products/poster-markers.html" target="_blank">ArtSkills Poster Board Markers</a>!</div>
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<b>Post-Its, Tabs, Paperclips, & Binderclips. </b> I need to mark where I am in a book and where to find certain things. A binder clip is great at marking your place! I love all of these to be colorful, of course!</div>
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<b>Coke Zero or Diet Dr. Pepper</b>. I always have one with my lunch, but since I'm preggers, I won't be having any this school year. Kill me now!</div>
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<b>Snacks.</b> Preferably chocolate, but I'll eat granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. My lunch time is 30 minutes later this year so I'll definitely be inhaling this probably 4/5 days of the week:</div>
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Seriously, the best ever. I may also be known as popcorn girl at faculty meetings ;)</div>
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So those are my must haves. I'm sure as soon as I check out everyone else's I'll be hitting myself in the head in a 'doh!' moment because I forgot to include that. Oh well. Hubby wants to eat, so off to make dinner I go. I hope you <a href="http://imbloghoppin.blogspot.com/2012/08/teacher-week-must-haves-monday-with.html" target="_blank">link </a>up! </div>
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Hope everyone is doing well :) Thanks SO much for all of the wonderful feedback y'all gave me on my <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/08/setting-up-classroom-library.html" target="_blank">classroom library</a>. My room is still in shambles, but luckily I have time to work on it before Open House on Friday. <br />
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Remember my <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/08/august-currently.html" target="_blank">Currently </a>and how I said I couldn't wait until August 14. <br />
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Well, we're finally here and I can share my big news with you!<br />
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Did you notice I was more MIA than usual during the summer?<br />
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Well, the reason is...<br />
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Yup! I'm having a baby :)<br />
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We found out on June 10 and I immediately scheduled my first doctors appointment. I'm pretty sure it was the only time {and still is} I looked forward going to the OBGYN!<br />
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So I figured I should have been about 6 weeks then. However, we did not see much at our ultrasound:<br />
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So, we told our parents the following Friday using this announcement:</div>
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So that's why I've been MIA more so than usual. I had NO energy whatsoever. I took many naps on the couch...during the summer! I've never napped during the summer.</div>
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Boy, I am pooped. I have been super busy in my classroom. I spent some of Tuesday, most of Wednesday, and all of Thursday and today working on my classroom library. This is a picture heavy post so be warned!<br />
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Here's a picture from last year so you can see how it was organized.<br />
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Not terrible. It was organized by genre. I used stickers to distinguish between the different genres. <br />
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However, I was never super pleased with my library. <br />
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Well, I finally decided this year, I would tackle it. <br />
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So, the first thing I did was <strike>use child labor</strike> have my sweet adorable niece unpack ALL of my books. It looked like this when she was done:<br />
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Then, on Tuesday, I sorted through every single basket of books and sorted them into categories. I didn't take any pictures of this, but I'm sure you can mentally picture just piles and piles of books on the floor and on desks. </div>
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Then, I came home and made my labels. I bought a pack of labels at Wal-Mart and started typing away. My original idea was to use a large label that would wrap around the spine of the book (partially onto the back). Kind of like this:</div>
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Then on Wednesday, I had the great idea to just use a smaller label and put it on the front of the book. DUH! Plus, it would be much cheaper since Costco sells the smaller labels. </div>
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So, while I was running errands, I picked up the labels from <a href="http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11133788&search=avery+label&Sp=S&Mo=51&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=avery+label&Ntt=avery+label&No=46&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1" target="_blank">Costco</a> and Wednesday evening I spent the entire night making all of my labels & printing them. It took forever!</div>
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Thursday I spent the entire day putting labels on all of my books. I got about 1/3 of the way through and I realized the labels peel off rather easily. Obviously I should have known that, but I was trying to save some time. So, I went back and put a layer of packing tape on every single book.</div>
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Hard to tell, but here is the label with the tape on top. The pictures on the labels match the pictures on the bin.</div>
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I also took this time to make sure each book was labeled with my name. A lot of books had my maiden name in them. However, no one knows that name since I was married before I came to my current school. Dare I show you the books that needed to be labeled with my name? This is what it all looked like when I left for the weekend on Thursday.</div>
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So that brings me to today. I finished labeling all of the remaining books and that took me until about lunchtime. When I came back, I stamped all of my books that needed it using my awesome stamp that I won from Miss Nelson!</div>
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So, I stamped all of the books, put them in their appropriate bin and arranged all of the bins how I wanted them. I grouped like bins together (Science related, History related, etc.). Here's how it looked with old labels.</div>
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Here we are with our brand new library labels courtesy of <a href="http://flipflopteacher.blogspot.com/2012/06/colorful-classroom-blank-labels.html" target="_blank">Teaching in Flip Flops</a>. I did add color to them and I am in love!</div>
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I am SO happy with how it all turned out. I honestly feel so good about my library now. How do you organize your library? </div>
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I just realized I'm pretty sure about 99% of my posts start that way. Oh well...that's totally how I would address you in person.<br />
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Anyways, I'm sure you all have seen this, but OMG, I am in ♥ with this video. I cannot get enough and probably watch it at least once a day.<br />
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Seriously, obsessed. Have you seen this? Do you love it as much as I do? I also really like to read the comments and find out who's who. I recognized so many more swimmers this year because of this video (ahem, Nathan Adrian, Brendan Hansen, Rebecca Soni...)<br />
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In school related new, I got into my classroom today....Hallelujah! My mom came and helped and we got a lot done. BUT, I forgot my camera. I'll take some pics when I get in tomorrow to show the <strike>bomb that has exploded</strike> progress in Room 313. When I started, it looked like <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/06/stick-fork-in-meim-done.html" target="_blank">this</a>.<br />
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Well, I'm off to bed, but I'll be sure to update tomorrow with a hopefully neater classroom :)<br />
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While I am loving the Olympics, I have to say I am kind of peeved at NBC. They wait and show things during Primetime, but the results are all over the web. It is currently 9:45 and they have yet to show any gymnastics. I feel like since it's a Sunday, they should show the events live. Please tell me I'm not the only one that feels this way? I know some events happen at the same time, but it's just frustrating. Oh, and don't even get me started on the long James Bond segment they showed!<br />
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Okay, vent over.<br />
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I finally kicked my butt into gear and cleaned our bedroom. Gross doesn't even begin to describe it. I found an entire bag full of things from school. Because clearly my bedroom is where they belong...<br />
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Anyways, I found a <strike>crumpled up</strike> well taken care of ABC Checklist. Do you use these? For those of you that don't, here's what it means:<br />
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A: <u>Antecedent</u>: What was happening <b>before </b>the student misbehaved<br />
B: <u>Behavior</u>: What did the student do?<br />
C: <u>Consequence</u>: What was the consequence? <br />
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I brought it home so I could retyped it and cutesify it (DUH!). Okay, it's not that cute, but it has much better fonts.<br />
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I had to keep these on one of my special friends last year and am sure it will come in handy this year. I'll also be working on my time out sheet for when I send kiddos to other teachers. Hopefully someone can use this. <br />
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I'm off to begrudgingly watch NBC...<br />
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I'm linking up with Farley for her August Currently...SO hard to believe August is here already!<br />
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I am heading down to Savannah with my dad this afternoon to pick up my mom and grandmother from the airport. My mom hates flying, so I hope she has a safe trip!</div>
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I can't tell you what is happening on the 14th yet, but it is big! I am super excited :) I will tell you as soon as I can.</div>
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My back to school must haves were kind of hard, although caffeine is definitely a necessity. When you go from waking up at 7 {at the absolute earliest} to 5, you're in for a rude awakening!</div>
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Ha, the beginning of school is also about the only time I feel totally organized so that's always nice :)</div>
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I, like Farley, also LOVE my laminator. We don't have a reliable one at work, so my baby is necessary :)</div>
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Hope you <a href="http://www.ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2012/08/currently-plug-another-creations.html" target="_blank">link </a>up! Can't wait to see what you have to say :)</div>
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This was like the first or second day of school. No worries, I added a Lunch/Recess circle and also made the days of the week. </div>
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So anyways, once I found out SC was moving to Common Core, I bought <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Standards-Posters-for-Third-Grade" target="_blank">this</a>. I printed it off before the summer and had plans to get it all set up. Then, I found out we're only following Common Core Writing next year. So, I set off to create my own SC standards for the poster. This is what I've been working on...</div>
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My stack to cut out (the rest of Math and all of Science and S.S.).</div>
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So that's what I've been up to. I went up to the school today to print these out and help a friend get her room set up. They were waxing the halls my room is on so I couldn't go in. Darn. Hopefully next week though.</div>
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I've also been busy shopping! I didn't think I got that much stuff until I lugged it all in from the garage to take pictures of. These bags have gone on many joy rides in my car with me in the hopes of getting in my classroom! I'm linking up here:<br />
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So, let's start with good ol' Target. <br />
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Okay, I'll be honest. With the exception of the white and blue holder, I have no clue what I'll use these for. You can never have enough containers though, right?! I'll put the white and blue holder on my desk for my many colorful pens and markers :) Oh yeah, all are from the Dollar Spot, of course!</div>
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More Dollar Spot purchases. I got the cute round tubs to use as my recycling holders. I saw this on not one, but TWO blogs and cannot for the life of me remember where. I'll pull these out when we're cutting and the kiddos can put all of their scrap paper in here instead of making fifty-million trips to the recycling bin. If this is your idea or you know whose it is, puh-lease tell me so I can give credit where credit is due. If I remember correctly, the original poster had blue bins? I got the felt holder to hold some dry erase markers up high on my board. I'll hot glue a magnet to the back. Oh, and I couldn't pass up a $1 beach ball...duh!</div>
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I got 20 composition books for $.50. I thought they were $.40 and am still hoping to find them a little cheaper. I'll use these for my communication logs this year. I got the blue containers for trash cans at the student desk (I think?!). I honestly don't even remember. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's for nasty tissues and whatnot. Who knows!</div>
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And this was another Dollar Spot purchase. I will probably make my own cleaner with natural ingredients, like vinegar, baking soda, etc. to clean our desks :)</div>
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I don't know about you, but my kiddos go through erasers like they're going out of style. I eventually get fed up sometime in <strike>September </strike>March and refuse to buy anymore erasers. These were I think $.84. I got 2 packs of paper, even though I didn't really need it...</div>
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I don't know why this won't rotate, but whatev (please tell me you used to shorten whatever to whatev...because clearly saying-er is hard work!). I got all of this during Staples first back to school sale (the week after the 4th). I got 2 packs of copy paper for $.01! Say what?! I also got a new flash drive (mine is busting at the seams...), a pen holder for my notepad I take to meetings, and such pretty pens! I couldn't pass them up (I need more pens like I need a hole in my head...). I also stocked up on their deals. The glue and crayons were a penny each. I believe the glue sticks, scissors, and erasers were either a quarter or 50 cents. Those cute little boxes were only a quarter a piece! Amazing!</div>
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I went back this past Saturday with my friend for Staples Teacher Appreciation Day! I got a pretty holder for my new Flair Pens (mainly for my Erin Condren Life Planner). Oh, and whatdoyaknow, MORE COLORFUL PENS! I love those Tabs and could not pass up the super cute paper clips and binder clips. Looks like 3B will be good on glue sticks for a while. I got the duct tape to line the edges of our notebooks. I think we may try interactive notebooking, so this will help students easily find their Science and S.S. journals. Finally, I got a pack of 12 dry erase markers. We also go through those like they're running out of style...</div>
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I'd love to say I've been busy creating things and getting ready for the new school year. HA! I have been busy with other things that I'll tell you about later. Today is the <b>first </b>day I've done anything school related. <br />
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Like many of you, I use <a href="http://classdojo.com/" target="_blank">Class Dojo</a> in my classroom. This is actually something I started in February of last year. I needed to do something different and one of my coworkers had just started Class Dojo so I thought I'd give it a try. <br />
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It worked really well. However, I never changed my communication log. <br />
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So, today I set out to make a new <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2011/10/field-trip-lockdown-and-poetry-unit.html" target="_blank">communication log</a>. Then I went to open it and it's done in Publisher...dun dun dun. Shouldn't be a problem. I have my work laptop here. However, and this is sad sad sad...I didn't feel like getting up and taking {literally} three steps to get my work laptop. I also didn't feel like switching out my flash drives.<br />
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SO, I made a new one in Powerpoint. That way, if you want to use it, you can edit it! Here are the font's I used {ALL are from Kevin and Amanda...LOVE!}: <br />
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<li>My Name & Class Name: <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/pea-so-lovely/" target="_blank">Pea So Lovely</a></li>
<li>Dojo Description: <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/pea-hollee/" target="_blank">Pea Hollee</a></li>
<li>Points & Behaviors: <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/pea-heather-michelle/" target="_blank">Pea Heather Michelle</a></li>
<li>Points & Comments{right side}: <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/pea-picky-panda/" target="_blank">Pea Picky Panda</a></li>
<li>Days: <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/freescrapbookfonts/elephants-in-cherry-trees/" target="_blank">Elephants in a Cherry Tree</a></li>
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Anyways, hopefully someone out there can use this! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer :)</div>
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I'm linking up with Farley for her July Currently.<br />
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Have you been watching the coverage of the Olympic Trials? Last night I got obsessed over the swimming trials. Not necessarily the trials itself per se, but rather the set up of the pool. Did you know they set the pool up in 8-10 days? They have a 13 lane warm up pool as well. AND they filled it up via fire truck! Seriously, <a href="http://www.wowt.com/sports/olympicswimtrials/headlines/A_Swimmers_View_Of_The_Olympic_Swim_Trials_160193645.html" target="_blank">watch this video</a>. Amazing!</div>
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I LOVE Dinah Zike's Foldable books! I got<a href="http://dinah.mybigcommerce.com/foldables-and-vkvs-for-phonics-spelling-and-vocabulary-prek-3rd/" target="_blank"> this one</a> this year and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. It is split into section for things like ABC order, prefixes, dictionary skills, etc. </div>
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I'm also linking up with Elizabeth from Fun in Room 4B (It's her first linky so show some love).</div>
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I'm starting to fill it up! I don't know why some of them are sideways. I got the 16 month calendar so this will last me from July 2012 to December 2013.<br />
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I'll admit, I'm a little disappointed our boys didn't win the CWS. <b>But</b>, I'm SO proud of their hard work. They are an awesome team :)<br />
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So I'm linking up with Kristen, none other than Ladybug herself. It's hard to believe her coworkers don't know about her blog! <br />
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She's having a linky for summer purchases.<br />
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Now, I haven't bought a whole lot, and I'm not even sure all of my purchases were in June, but I think they were? I swear, during the summer, the days just blend together. I thought today was Wednesday!<br />
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I got all of this from none other than the <b>Target Dollar Spot</b>. I plan to use the trophy for the weekly winner (or maybe daily...haven't decided) of <a href="http://classdojo.com/" target="_blank">Class Dojo</a>. That kiddo will get to keep the trophy on their desk. The other things are obviously for recess. Hopefully they'll last a little longer than the things we had this year did. Do your kids go through recess supplies like they're going out of style?!<br />
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I also got this at <b>Wal-Mart</b>. It was also on clearance. I thought it would be calming in the classroom.</div>
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I also got all of this at <b>Wal-Mart</b> and you guessed it...on clearance! I think I"m going to put the time thing in my prize box. I also forgot to take a picture of it, but I got clear pencil pouches on clearance at Wal-Mart as well. </div>
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Have you bought anything for your classroom this summer yet? I've seen a lot of people linking up so I'm sure you have! Looking forward to your finds! Head over and <a href="http://www.ladybugsteacherfiles.com/2012/06/summer-shopping-linky-party-june.html" target="_blank">link </a>up if you haven't already!<br />
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I am done folks, D-O-N-E with grad school.<br />
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I took my last two classes during the last 3 weeks and I am 100% finished!<br />
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Our last day of school was Friday June 1. Teachers came in on Monday June 4 for a workday. I'll be totally honest...it doesn't count as work when the kids aren't there! I was checked out and officially on summer break by 11:00.<br />
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Here's what I left my room looking like:<br />
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Those boxes on the tables are heeeeaaavvy. SO heavy!</div>
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I was a liiiitle nervous because I found out during my check out meeting that my room would be used during the summer session so I went back and covered the cubbies with the green paper and taped my community supplies closed. </div>
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Well, I had to go back to get something a couple of weeks ago and I found out one of the best teachers we have is in my room for summer clinic and she has the room set up so cute! </div>
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If you're really noticeable, you can tell I switched rooms. I mentioned it before, but my previous room was yellow, and this one is a pretty teal. I am excited that my entire cabinet (at the front) is totally set up and organized.</div>
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On Friday, my kids helped SO much. I think they thought I was kidding when I told them if they came on the half days they'd be put to work. No joking here.</div>
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Have you seen the new blog Endless Pinabilities? </div>
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One other thing on my totally random post, I have started to tackle my summer bucket list. I started organizing my flash drive the other night. Here's what it looks like so far (I'm not done yet):</div>
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So, I am slowly but surely accomplishing some things. How's your summer going so far? Have you accomplished a lot?</div>
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I kicked it off with a nice lunch with two coworkers. One, my associate teacher, is leaving our school. She is going to teach 6th grade Science ALL BOYS! Kudos to her. She would totally stay at my school, there just aren't any openings. The other is my new teamie! Remember how I've mentioned there's a girl that doesn't exactly show up for work all the time (as in, she's probably missed close to 20 days this year)? Well, they moved her out of 3rd grade and into a non-testing grade (2nd) so I get to have the 2nd grade teacher as my new teamie...YAY! We went to Panera (yum!). For all of you sweet tea lovers out there, and thanks to the linky I know there are <strong>tons</strong> of you, Panera has really good sweet tea! Just a little FYI :)<br />
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I tell ya, I am so tired! I'm trying to get this posted so I can maybe go nap upstairs with Gizmo, who by the way, STILL has not come downstairs and I've been home over an hour. Great guard dog I tell ya.<br />
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So, I am obviously linking up with Farley and her June Currently. Have you seen her new blog design? CA-UUUUTE!<br />
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Gizmo will NOT stop escaping from the kitchen. I think we may have to crate him. Seriously, here's just one picture of all of the <strike>junk</strike> <strike>crap</strike> household items he has managed to escape from:<br />
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HA, honestly, looking at this makes me laugh because we now have large Rubbermaid bins, our large cooler, and Matt's heavy toolbox among our current barricades. Seriously, our living room looks like we are white trash. It's embarrassing. Plus, putting these barricades up nightly and taking them down is ridonculous. He of course escaped at 4:45 this morning when a huge storm came rolling through. Even though it was a workday, I ended up just getting up with him. Ugh...okay, I'll stop talking about this because it really deserves a post all its own.<br />
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Have you seen the commercials for the Hey Batter Batter Blast at Sonic? I got it today to celebrate school ending & before I can't eat it since I'll be returning to my diet tomorrow. It was good, but not enough cookie dough and brownie batter. I guess there never is. <br />
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I would LOVE to go back to NYC. I went with the hubby's family back in 2007 and it was amazing! <br />
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We went to Atlanta last weekend. Here are some pics from our trip since I totally spaced and never shared!<br />
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At the Braves Game. The men behind us would NOT stop talking!</div>
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At the Gwinnet Braves game. My college roomies!</div>
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At the Ferndale Museum of Natural History</div>
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Tristen got married!</div>
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Finally, I want to go to an amusement park. I went to <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-ive-spent-my-summer.html" target="_blank">Carowinds</a> last year so who knows, maybe we'll go again this year!</div>
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I know some of you are already enjoying your sweet summertime and I am oh so close! We have ONE more half day tomorrow and then Monday is a teacher workday. It hasn't really sunk in yet that school is over. I don't know why. It should since I'm moving rooms...<strong>again</strong>!<br />
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I moved rooms last year and now I'm moving again. <br />
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I asked the principal about boxes, since we were provided with boxes last year. He hadn't ordered any and reminded me that it was good to <em>purge</em>.<br />
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I told him purge is not in my vocabulary at work. However, I have gotten rid of some things. I've been hanging on to some things from when I taught 5th. I don't have any intention to go back to 5th, so I gave it all away. <br />
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I plan to use <strike>child labor</strike> my sweet little kiddos to help move most things out of my room tomorrow morning. Do you have to switch rooms? I'm quite jealous of those of you who don't!<br />
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One thing that was kind of exciting happened yesterday during our awards ceremony. Our janitor called me over and led me out of the cafeteria. Waiting for me was a second grade girl and her mom. The mom requested that her daughter be in <strong>my</strong> class next year! I was so excited...I love when parents do that!<br />
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Have you ever had parents request you as their child's teacher? How did you feel about it?<br />
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Holy Cow. I think I should have mentioned book hoarding in my Obsession Linky. I just took a picture. Much easier.<br />
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Yup, your eyes do not deceive you. Nothing school related. However, that doesn't mean I won't be perusing any. I have this book coming home with me:<br />
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So that's what I'm reading this summer, or at least what I'm planning to read. It'll be interesting to see how many of these books I read...HA! I really am interested in reading stations & math stations since I feel like I'll have a <span style="font-size: x-small;">little</span> bit more time next year. Please head over and <a href="http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-reading-contest-linky-party-1500.html" target="_blank">link</a> up so I can get some more books to read...can you say hoarder?! Actually, maybe you shouldn't link up because I sure would love to win the Ron Clark book ;)</div>
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Her linky is all about those things we teachers cannot live without. HA, where do I even begin?!<br />
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LOVE this site! It used to be totally free, but now it is only $20 for a year. That's a little over a dollar a month and well worth it in my opinion. I have a coworker who <em>ahem</em>, <em>cough</em>, doesn't show up on a regular basis. This site helps me make <strike>packets</strike> <strike>busy work</strike> enrichment for kiddos at the drop of a hat. SO easy!</div>
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So those are some of the resources I use. What do you use? Can't wait to check it out. Make sure you head on over and <a href="http://www.teacherideafactory.blogspot.com/2012/05/rockin-resources-my-first-linky-party.html" target="_blank">link</a> up!</div>
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Also, don't forget about my <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-obsessions-linky.html" target="_blank">Obsessions Linky</a>! Thanks to everyone who has already linked up :)</div>
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Oh, and before I go, here is something I whipped up a few weeks ago. I made some homemade cookies, printed this on card stock, and gave it to some of the faculty and staff at my school. They all really appreciated it. Maybe you can use it in your whole 3 days of school left or something, lol. We are down to one full day. Whoop whoop!</div>
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I was thinking the other day how excited I get over certain things, like Carolina Football and my dog. <br />
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Here are just a few of my current obsessions:</div>
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1. <strong>Carolina Football</strong>. The <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-spurriers-ladies-clinic-gift.html" target="_blank">Ladies Clinic</a> I went to was SUCH a tease! I really like this video of their winter workouts! Even though it means summer will be over, I'm really looking forward to the 2012 season!</div>
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2. <strong>Necklaces.</strong> Oh my word. I think I may need therapy. I took a couple of quick picks while packing.</div>
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3. <strong>Perfect Attendance at Work.</strong> Not normal! I was so upset back in December when the doctor (and my principal) insisted I don't go to work since I was contagious with strep. I did take Friday off for our trip, but it's extremely rare for me to miss work.</div>
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4. <strong>Vegging out.</strong> I am perfectly content sitting on the couch <strike>all</strike> most of the weekend, watching T.V., snacking on food, and surfing the internet. I am going to have to make a conscious effort to not fall into this cycle during summer! I am normally only uber productive when the hubby calls and says he's on his way home. Then, I get my booty in gear so he comes home to a clean house!</div>
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5. <strong>Real Housewives of Orange County & New Jersey.</strong> I ♥ these shows. I could watch them over and over and over. Can you keep a secret? The hubby watches them with me! He says he doesn't like them, but deep down, I know he likes them! I actually need to get caught up since I've missed a couple of episodes. The last episode of Jersey I saw was the big fight between Melissa and Theresa. I am so Team Melissa if they are doing the team thing. Probably not, but I really like her!</div>
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So, these are some of my obsessions now. Yours can be all about work, all about your personal life...whatever it is you're obsessing over. I know I can't be the only one that obsesses over things so join the fun! </div>
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I am hooking up with Rachel from Views from Room 205 for her Top 10 Pins Linky.<br />
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This peanut butter "cheese" ball is SO good. I make it for Carolina Games and it is delicious! We like to dip animal crackers or teddy grahams in it! It's good enough to eat all on its own though.<br />
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This teriyaki chicken is to die for! Our grocery stores around here didn't have mirin (or I couldn't find it at least) so I ordered it from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kikkoman-Kotterin-Mirin-Seasoning-10-Ounce/dp/B001FB69VW/ref=sr_1_5?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1337474783&sr=1-5" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. Trust me...so worth it. We add in mushrooms and sesame seeds and serve it over brown rice...amazing!<br />
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I bought a cheap holder and did this to my 31 tote! Very helpful, although it does make it a little bulkier.<br />
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These fries are SO good! No ketchup required (and that's saying something coming from me!)<br />
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I've done this project several times with my kids this year and they love it! Several other teachers at my school have done it as well.<br />
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I made my own version of this wreath! I think it turned out really cute!<br />
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I noticed on Facebook that Amber over at Adventures of a Third Grade Teacher is hosting her first ever linky!<br />
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Her blog is SO cute and I am super excited to be linking up! This linky is all about the good and bad of this past school year. Here's mine:</div>
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1. I felt much more confident about <strong>the content</strong> I taught this year. This was my second year teaching third grade, so I felt like the pacing was better this year and I just knew more of what I was teaching. Your first year in a new grade is always tough!</div>
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2. <strong>The Voyager Program</strong> I taught flowed much better this year. Last year, I didn't teach it the way it was supposed to be taught due to time constraints (math was taught whole group instead of small group). I have an associate teacher who is in my room during this time and we have stations set up. One station is me, one station is her, and the last station is our computer station. It worked really well.</div>
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3. <strong>Helping my kids grow and develop throughout the year.</strong> I'm not only talking about academics, but social/emotional as well. The most kids I've had all year is 11, and while that seems great, most of them are very needy and lack social skills. We've worked really hard this year on proper things to say, and what is definitely NOT okay to say. <br />
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4. <strong>My classroom stayed clean!</strong> Now, I'm not necessarily referring to <strong>my</strong> work area, but the classroom as a whole stayed clean. This is mainly due to <a href="http://littlestlearners.blogspot.com/2010/08/find-it-fix-it.html" target="_blank">Find It, Fix It</a>. Oh yeah, this also definitely does NOT include their desks either...yuck!<br />
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1. <strong>Writing.</strong> There is NO time in my day for formal writing instruction. This is mostly due to the Voyager program I teach. An hour and a half of each day is <strike>eaten up</strike> spent on this. I've already warned the current fourth grade teachers that my kiddos have basically received no formal writing instruction. The good news is that next year I won't be teaching the Voyager program so I will be freed up! We'll also be getting a new Basal and I think I'll be using that instead of solely leveled readers. Any Journeys fans out there?</div>
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2. <strong>Math instruction.</strong> Due to the Voyager program, I can only spend an hour on Math each day. The district wants us to spend an hour and a half. I just feel like my Math instruction is <strong>so</strong> rushed. It is whole group and it's difficult to differentiate for my kiddos. The good news is my associate teacher did an awesome job with them during VMath so they have really improved! Next year, I'd like to do Math centers.</div>
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3. <strong>My desk/work area organization.</strong> Like Amber, I planned to start off strong with the Clutter Free Classroom Project. See my posts <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/01/embarassing-before-post.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/01/call-me-clutter-buster.html" target="_blank">here</a> as proof. After that, I pretty much fell off the wagon. I get to work early (like 30-40 minutes before the kids come), so I really enjoy leaving as soon as I can at the end of the day. That meant, I was not tackling any of my clutter. No siree. No way. No how. <br />
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4. <strong>Library Books.</strong> We didn't have library as a special area <strong>at all</strong> this year. Our schedule was jam packed so that meant no trips to the library. My kids never checked out books at the library! In the past, they would switch up special areas halfway through the year so you could get the specials you currently didn't have (like Music, Art, and Library). Well...this year we didn't. Next year, if we don't end up having Library as a special area, I will make sure we go during an open media period so my kids can get their hands on some books!<br />
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5. <strong>Graded Papers</strong>. I had a great system of keeping them organized, but it was hard to find the time to send the papers home with the kiddos!<br />
That's mine. I hope you head over and <a href="http://amber-polk.blogspot.com/2012/05/and-another-one-bites-dust.html" target="_blank">link</a> up with Amber!<br />
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I also saw the other day, that three fabulous bloggers are hosting a Summer Bucket List Linky.</div>
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Here's what I'm planning for the summer:</div>
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1. I still have two classes to go to finish my Masters in Literacy Education. That will be consuming most of the month of June for me! </div>
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2. Organize and free up some space on my flash drive. I <strong>don't</strong> like seeing this:</div>
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Of course, this happened after the awesome TPT jackpot last weekend for Teacher Appreciation Week! I loaded up :)</div>
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3. Laminate, cut, and repeat. I have downloaded SO many great things. The summer is when I plan on tackling that. </div>
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4. Finish our college scrapbook, ahem, four years later. I'm not <em>too</em> far behind. I left off on senior year:</div>
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Oh yeah, it might be good to also complete our trip to NYC, which was also in 2007. I yi yi. I cringe thinking of all the work!</div>
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5. Do something with the THREE BOXES of wedding pictures we have!</div>
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6. Tackle this room. Like I said in a previous post, we're talking babies soon SO I'd really like to tackle this room. <br />
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Wanna peak at what's in those lovely trash bags?! R-A-N-D-O-M stuff like this:<br />
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Note from Matt (back in high school!), picture from me cheering as a kid, my college ID, my certificate from National Honor Society (high school!), and the cleaner outer for my recorder (from 4th grade!). Yeah. Tons of random <strike>crap</strike> memories.<br />
7. I'd also like to update our photo albums (also not updated since I graduated back in 2008).<br />
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8. Seal the granite in our kitchen.<br />
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9. Clean our carpets (especially downstairs). They are straight up GROSS!<br />
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10. Take a technology course. I've already signed up for this!<br />
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Wow. That's a lot of plans. I really hope they do a follow up linky because I'm willing to bet only like 3 of these things on this list will be crossed off! Head on over and <a href="http://acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-bucket-list-linky-wont-you-join.html" target="_blank">link</a> up!<br />
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Only 14 more wake ups of work (13 for me since I'm taking the 25th off for a wedding). The year is definitely winding down. How many more days do you have?</div>
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Have a great week and hopefully I'll be back soon with a freebie :) Also, don't forget to check out the <a href="http://letsteachsomething.blogspot.com/2012/05/celebrate-good-times.html" target="_blank">Giveaway</a> over at Staci's blog! It ends tomorrow on her (and my) birthday! Okay, just had to say that again becauze I think it's so funny!</div>
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Well, I graduated on Saturday! Well, Fauxgraduated. You see, I still have two classes to take this summer, so no diploma or anything. It was still nice. There was a little <strike>argument </strike>dispute over my purse. You see, I was going to give the hubby our Flip Camera and regular camera, so I brought my purse with me. Well, when we parted ways, I handed the hubby my purse and he looked at me like I had 12 eyes! I told him people would <b>obviously </b>know it wasn't his, but he insisted on trekking it back to the car. Since you know I LOVE to saturate this little 'ol blog with pictures, here ya go:<br />
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So, we are in the midst of state testing and tomorrow is our last day. My kiddos have been working SO hard and I have a little surprise for them on Friday...pizza! In all honesty, it's because they did well on their MAP test. Well, let me rephrase. They did well on the <b><i>Math </i></b>MAP. Reading, not so much. Several of mine went down on their reading. How do you go down?! I just don't get it. It was very disheartening! They all went up overall for the year, but since the winter, some were down. In fact, some had already met their goals in the winter and then went down so much, their goals were not met! Please tell me I'm not the only one who had kids regress from winter to spring?!<br />
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Now, onto the Giveaway!<br />
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I was <b><span style="font-size: large;">SO</span></b> excited when I checked my e-mail last Friday and Staci from <a href="http://letsteachsomething.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Let's Teach Something</a> asked me if I wanted to be part of her Giveaway. Me?! Heck to the yes! I was so excited and honored! <br />
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So here's what you can win:</div>
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Seriously, check out that loot. I know everyone ♥'s the Teacher Tipster <b>and </b>it's a retired DVD. Plus, you can win a total of $20 in TPT gift certificates and a $25 iTunes gift card! I totally wish I could enter :) </div>
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So, wanna enter? Head on over to <a href="http://letsteachsomething.blogspot.com/2012/05/celebrate-good-times.html" target="_blank">Staci's blog</a>. The giveaway closes on May 14 which is her (and my!) birthday :)</div>
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Hope everyone had a great Wednesday! I managed to work out (30 Day Shred) despite the power going out twice and my dog attacking me the entire time because of the thunder! I am trying to be healthier and work out more since we have been talking about the B word more...baby! Otherwise, I totally would've taken all of that as a sign and sat down on the couch and watched TV!<br />
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Happy Thursday (which is practically Friday, right?!)<br />
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Not that it needs an explanation, but here is why I am really loving my wonderful husband and family right now. So tonight, the hubby and I went to dinner at Carrabbas. One of my favorite places to eat. Well, since I'm graduating, I was a little suspicious that my family might plan something. You see, before we got married, our families threw us a joint surprise shower. However, I was onto them. I was suspicious. And rightly so. It was really awesome and made us both feel so loved. Here's a picture from back then (SO hard to believe it's been almost 3 years!)</div>
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So, I was suspicious surrounding this. Let's be honest, any big event I will be suspicious. As my family says, they can't get one by me!<br />
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So, off we went to dinner. Now initially I thought he might have some people waiting here for us when we got back.<br />
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BUT, a quick look around the house made me realize that surely wasn't happening because our house is definitely not presentable right now!<br />
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So, we get to the restaurant, tell the lady 2, and as we turn the corner, I see my parents, his parents, and my sister and her family literally hiding behind their menus! It was SO sweet! They even made me a graduation cap! They took some pics, but they are not super. But it was just SO nice. Plus, I was shocked to find out it was all my hubby's idea! I thought one of the ladies came up with it, but it was all him!<br />
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I want my hair to look good tomorrow. Like, maybe how it looks in that picture up there. I was thinking of straightening it, but I figured it probably wouldn't look like this:<br />
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It would probably look more like this since there's a chance of rain and the humidity will be out the whazoo:<br />
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So I'll be wearing it curly. I'll be sure to post pics of course :)<br />
For the Beauty Pageant part, I feel like I am just like Kristin, teeny tiny, except I don't remember the word she used. It was really good. Sure, I could go look it up, but we're heading to bed soon. So I just put people pleaser. I am friendly with others, don't want people feeling uncomfortable, etc. I also avoid confrontation like the plague. I have a hard time breathing, my chest turns all red, and it's just not good for all involved. <br />
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I'm assuming that's what Farley was looking for when it came to that? I'm not sure. It's 10:00 on Friday and I am wiped! Off to get my beauty rest. Make sure you head over and <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2012/05/may-currently.html" target="_blank">link</a> up :)<br />
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I have had an IEP meeting e-v-e-r-y single day this week. <br />
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My meetings on Monday and Tuesday were during my planning period at 8:45.<br />
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Yesterday, my meeting was at 1:30. My planning is at 8:45, so I needed someone to watch my kids.<br />
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I have an associate teacher who is in my room for at least half the day. We both provide reading and math interventions daily to all of my kids. So she is obviously very familiar with them. Normally during this time, she is with the other third grade teacher helping during centers. The principal said to have her watch them and it would be good practice for her (she'll be a first year teacher next year).<br />
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So, off I went to my IEP meeting. I told my kids I wasn't sure if I would be back in time for dismissal, so I told them to have a good evening, do their homework, and behave for the associate teacher.<br />
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Sure enough, I was not back in time for dismissal. I headed up to my room around 2:30 and asked the associate teacher how it went. <br />
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"Great, up until the last 5 minutes."<br />
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Not what you want to hear.<br />
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Turns out there was a fight in my room. I'm talking one kid pinned against the wall fight. She said she called and buzzed the office and no one came. <br />
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I was in shock. They were FINE when I left. What on earth caused this?!<br />
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I pulled both boys outside in the hall this morning and asked them what happened.<br />
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In science, they were talking about mimicry (a defense adaptation animals have) and I guess the kids were mimicing each other. Well, Student A kept mimicing Student B. Over<br />
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So, Student B got mad. Evidently, Student B threw his book bag at Student A. Then, the fight went into full swing. Student A eventually had Student B pinned against the wall. <br />
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They were obviously written up. <br />
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Okay, I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I just don't get it. I've told my kids time and again that I am not a Behavior Fairy who sprinkles magic fairy dust on them to behave. I pride myself on having a good relationship with my kids and for the most part, my class is well behaved. If they're not, I can get them in control quickly. So I just don't understand it. I mean, it was only 45 minutes! <br />
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I know that when kids aren't with their teacher, they act differently, but she's in our room daily for probably half of the day!<br />
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So, what happens when you're gone? Do your kids lose all knowledge of proper behavior when you're not right-there-with-them-at-all-times?<br />
I am <strong>so</strong> glad tomorrow is Friday. It's our field day and I am in it to win it! I told my kids to come ready to win. I am ultra competitive and it may rival my freakishness around all things <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2012/04/steve-spurriers-ladies-clinic-gift.html" target="_blank">Carolina Football.</a><br />
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However, I am not looking forward to dealing with my mess of a room! I had an IEP meeting at 2:30 this afternoon that lasted until 3:10. Then, I had to book it to another meeting that started at 3:00! Busy Busy Busy. (I hope you read that like <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-0Ny2YOlJg" target="_blank">Professor Hinkle</a>. If not, go back and do it again :)<br />
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This past Friday night my parents came over and had dinner here. My mom was spending the night so we could go to Steve Spurrier's Ladies Clinic! I won't post <em>too</em> many pictures but here's a few:<br />
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Waiting to get in. In this picture from L to R is me, my mom, my sister, and my friend Ashley who teaches with me.</div>
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I was pretty embarrassing for them. See that big ol' grin? I was literally giddy with excitement. What you don't see in this picture is that in front of me is a looooong line of people waiting to get their picture with the Lattimore goodies. They were all cracking up at me because it was slightly ridiculous! I ♥♥♥ Marcus Lattimore! If people hadn't seen me with that medal, I may have taken it! (totally kidding of course...but seriously, my obsession runs deep).<br />
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I totally started the trend of putting the pads on! Those gloves are seriously SO sticky! There is NO excuse for dropped passes. You can also see I don't hesitate to go in full on freak mode. Which would be why...<br />
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I had to ask some random stranger to take this picture (and many others!) for me. My family and Ashley totally left me. They claim it wasn't because of my behavior, but I don't blame them ;)<br />
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I <strong>hate</strong> the way I look in this picture, but I could not get over how tall Devin Taylor is! I'm 5' 8" and I just read today that he is 6' 7"! Seriously though, I look like I've just been enlightened about something great or like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_40-Year-Old_Virgin" target="_blank">this</a>.<br />
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So last year, they had a whole autograph session with the players where you got to meet them, take pictures, and get autographs. I was so pissed bummed they didn't have it this year. However, this is where my stalking and nosiness came in handy. I noticed there were a lot of people in a hallway and cameras flashing so we went over and there were like 6 players! SCORE! Otherwise, I wouldn't have hardly any pictures with players. We were also super close to getting Bruce Ellington's (Bruuuuuuuuuce) autograph, but the coaches made him leave. Big bummer. <br />
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I told my family it's a good thing I didn't go to USC because I probably would've failed out trying to meet all of these players around campus :)<br />
Then on Sunday I had to take care of everything I neglected during the rest of the weekend. <br />
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You know, crap like laundry, getting groceries, and working on school stuff.<br />
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Monday I couldn't post because I went to see my mom in the hospital after her surgery. She's doing great now. And yesterday I had class.<br />
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So there are my excuses.<br />
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Did you participate in the Pinterest Gift Exchange? I did and here's what I got from my super sweet partner who was Leisa Clayton. She does not have a blog, but she totally should. She is SO creative! Here are the goodies she sent me:<br />
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This adorable picture frame that even included a picture of the Giz! It's currently sitting on my window ledge at work. It makes me super happy :)</div>
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This super cute tote bag that she made herself! Amazing. See now why I said she needs a blog?!</div>
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These great, homemade bookmarks! My dog bookmark I have right now is SO worn (its over 4 years old!). Seriously, how cute. I cannot get enough!</div>
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These great writing helpers. The president one will be great come November!</div>
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Okay, I don't know why this picture won't rotate, but I love these bookmarks to give my kiddos and the tabbed clips too! </div>
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She was so sweet and I just love everything so thanks again to Leisa and please let me know if you ever start a blog!</div>
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So did you participate? Make sure to head over and <a href="http://teacherbloggerexchange.blogspot.com/2012/04/pinterest-exchange-linky-party.html" target="_blank">link</a> up!</div>
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totally forgot to take a picture of the gift I made, but head over to <a href="http://theresourseroom.blogspot.com/2012/04/so-excited.html" target="_blank">The Resource(ful) Room</a> and check it out.<br />
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I <strong>don't</strong> want to go back!<br />
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Spring Break has been such a tease for summer. I did not do a lot, which is kind of what I wanted. Although yesterday I went to Carolina's Spring Game. Here are some pics :)<br />
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Today, I'm getting ready for heading back to work tomorrow. In all actuality, there is not a lot of time until summer. When we get back, we have only <strong>THREE</strong> weeks until the PASS test. That is not a lot of time. It will definitely be a busy and stressful three weeks. <br />
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While avoiding doing work, I noticed that Lorraine from Fabulous 4th Grade Froggies is having a <a href="http://vasquezfrogs.blogspot.com/2012/04/parent-communication-linky-party-with.html" target="_blank">linky party</a> for parent communication!<br />
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I've posted a little bit before about how I communicate with parents. <br />
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In the beginning of the school year, I send home a parent information sheet that I keep in my room with parent information. I found this a couple of years ago and don't know where I got it from.<br />
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<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89529791/Student-Information-Sheet" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/normal Helvetica, Arial, Sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Student Information Sheet on Scribd">Student Information Sheet</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.772727272727273" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_76167" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89529791/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-2jatf7h1phgxx6rvnwrd" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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This way I always have the information at hand. A lot of the stuff we send home goes to the office and instead of having to copy that, I just send this. What's one more piece of paper to fill out, right?!<br />
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I keep it in a binder with this on the cover:<br />
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Inside the binder, I keep this as my documentation for contacting parents (although I do admit I'm not very good about recording the information).<br />
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In our communication log, I print <a href="http://livingawonderfulife.blogspot.com/2011/10/field-trip-lockdown-and-poetry-unit.html" target="_blank">this</a> out and glue it in there. Next year, I will probably change it to reflect Class Dojo points since I don't really use my clip chart anymore.<br />
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I also send home a weekly newsletter. I started off using the template provided by Education World. Here's our most recent one:<br />
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<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/89530811/April-2" style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 14px/normal Helvetica, Arial, Sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-decoration: underline;" title="View April 2 on Scribd">April 2</a><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="0.772727272727273" data-auto-height="true" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_1729" scrolling="no" src="http://www.scribd.com/embeds/89530811/content?start_page=1&view_mode=list&access_key=key-nxe0htdffu56vux2twj" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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I'm not sure why it shows up so funky in the preview. I also include a picture of the student with the highest number of points (for reading and exercising) next to the calendar, but I removed it since I'm sharing it on the blog. I send the newsletter home every Monday.<br />
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That's how I communicate with parents. How do you? Head over and <a href="http://vasquezfrogs.blogspot.com/2012/04/parent-communication-linky-party-with.html" target="_blank">link</a> up!<br />
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