My Family, My Life and Times
Every year, on the last day before Christmas break, students perform Christmas and holiday songs in the gym for parents, faculty, and each other to enjoy. However, this year there was a new twist thrown into the program which made this event, Christmas Program Highlight 2016, even more delightful and memorable than it usually is.
Various teachers performed a dance… Continue Reading …
I started a club in my 5th-grade literacy class with the purpose to incentivize my students to become proactive and self-directed with their education and to take it more seriously. The name I chose for this club is Wolverine Literacy Club.
Although it is exclusive to my literacy class, it is not hard to become a member. The only… Continue Reading …
On the cover of this book, there is a quote by Chip & Dan Heath that states “Everyone should own this book!” After reading it, I wholeheartedly agree. Dr. Dweck has caused me to reevaluate how I teach my students and grandchildren. I agree that we should learn… Continue Reading …
I invited my grandchildren, those who were old enough, to have a “slumber party readathon” Friday evening; my Father’s Day present or NOT!
The festivities began with the grandkids playing in the downstairs playroom. Next, we had a “pizza party” and then a mini-readathon. After the readathon… Continue Reading …
Thank you and Godspeed Cami and Candice! Two of our veteran teachers have decided to leave us at the end of this school year to raise their families; which is a good thing! However, I will miss working and associating with them each day!
I want to genuinely express my appreciation for all of their contributions… Continue Reading …