Saturday Scoop 2.15.14

 1) So, another assignment down with my Grad class!  I know these don’t sound like major events, but reading 4 chapters, 1 article and writing a one page report comparing the two in one week while being a mom and a teacher is a HUGE deal for me.  First off, I read pretty intently (slowly).  I have to read something, think about it in my own words and take notes, usually with each paragraph.  Just because I really want to know the material and be confident in my references and understanding.  Otherwise, I would skim and remember nothing!  

2) I presented my Museum plans and exhibit resources and references to our Admin and teachers this week.  I was nervous but also really excited about the potential!  I just hope that other teachers get on board and get excited too!  In the past, it’s been like pulling teeth!  “It doesn’t fit in my curriculum right now”  “I don’t see how my content relates to this”  “I don’t know how to do projects”.  My response (in my head, not out loud) you can change your curriculum a bit to support the school, your colleagues, your students.  A quick Google search will show how your content fits, or this is your chance to be creative and have fun with your content.  Bring it to life your students!  Never done projects before? Easy, Edutopia, Thinkfinity, Arts Edge are some great places to start. Or you can ask me!  Let’s brainstorm together.  
If that’s the best you got, bring it, I got an answer for everything and a solution for everything!  Just ask my husband.  But seriously, the only thing holding you back when you have these excuses, is you.  Ok, off the soap box now.

3) Only one snow day this week!  That’s a huge plus, with all the snow and ice everywhere and devastating situations happening all over the U.S.  The fact that me and my family are happy and safe and warm…. that’s a plus!!

4) For Valentine’s Day, my sweet husband sent roses, chocolates and a teddy bear to my work.  I received tons of treats, from students and teachers, it was such a “thankful for where I am” kinda day.  Life is Good.

5)  I signed up for my first 5K for 2014.  My worker partner in crime and I signed up for a 5K in March.  Registered and paid for, now the training gets serious!  :)

after I finish all these Valentine’s chocolates, of course.

6). I have to add an extra one this week because it tickles me to death! One day a week, my husband and his friends join some of the guys I work with and play ball in our school's gym. I was sitting on the stage, watching this happen and it made me feel like I was in high school all over again. Sitting in the schools gym, watching my man play b-ball! I loved it!!