It was 1986. I had just signed my very first teaching contract…to teach 6th grade at a junior high school. My salary for the year was $14,500. (I’m not joking… I figured I could lose a few pounds anyway…) But I was going to have my OWN class! I was so excited I could hardly…
Well, I’ll admit. It was a difficult year for me. Full of challenges, new and old. But after 31 years of teaching, I know that although it might be a rough school year, I have the opportunity to reflect and grow from the experiences from the year…or I can pass on the blame. (I guess…
Students and parents love receiving Happy Go Home Notes when students make great choices during the day! We all know how important it is to build relationships and communicate with our students’ parents. And sending home happy notes about positive behavior is a great way to do that! When a student is having an outstanding…
So school is right around the corner. We are ready for those little bodies to walk through the door and start a great year! We are busy putting up bulletin boards, arranging tables, desks, and chairs. We are gathering supplies and materials for the new curriculum our district has adopted. Engaging lesson plans for all subjects are…
Who doesn’t love being the star?! My students can hardly wait until Friday when I draw for the next week’s big star of the week. I reach into the cup of names and (drumroll…) The lucky star of the week goes home on Friday with an information sheet and poster to fill out and return…
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