So I don't know about you and where you teach, but here's something about me and where I teach. We have to write two professional learning goals every year. And we have to write them as S.M.A.R.T goals. I can't think of what each letter in SMART stands for right now because I'm on summer vacation, but let's just pretend I know, and that I am, in fact, SMART. (I know it has something to do … [Read more...]
In Summary
I'm on Summer Vacation! :) I made it. When I think back to how this school year started, it feels like it was YEARS ago. I'm not kidding. Last August, I poured my heart out in THIS POST saying how much anxiety I was feeling and the next thing I knew, school was postponed a week due to the Holy Jim Fire. And then . . . I struggled all throughout this school year. I was not my … [Read more...]
Teaching Self Discipline – Summer Book Study!
I'm THIS.CLOSE to summer vacation! We get out Wednesday and BONUS: it's a half day. 👊🏼 It doesn't even feel real! I can't wait to spend time lounging around in my pajamas, watching Netflix, meeting friends for lunch, using the bathroom whenever I want, and reading. As most of you already know, I am an avid reader. I don't want to finish a book without knowing I have another one ready to … [Read more...]
Summer Review!
It is May 18th and I cannot believe it!! We have eleven and a half days left (who's counting) and then we'll be on summer break! Several parents have asked me what they should work on with their child over the summer, what to review, what to focus on, etc. This happens every single year. Obviously, my first answer is READ. READ READ READ and then READ SOME MORE. And I mean read for … [Read more...]
OC Marathon
Last weekend, I participated in the Orange County Marathon. I KNOW! But before you become too proud of me, and too holy cow, wow, she teaches full time, watches reality TV, and runs marathons, I didn't run. And I didn't walk, either. I volunteered at a water station! WOOT WOOT! How it all happened is a bit of a long story, and a little haphazard, but the gist is . . . some of us … [Read more...]
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