I was at graduation tonight for the high school where I teach. It hit me. I was there, making a real impact on a child's life. I was watching these kids walk down the aisle for the processional and it was like watching my own child. I even teared up a bit, this is big because I don't cry (drives the hubs nuts too!). I felt proud at that moment to be a part of this evening for my kids. I have built amazing relationships with some of these kids that will go beyond the classroom.
Like the senior who had a baby in February, she graduated in the top 10% of her class and recieved many scholarships for college. All this while working full time and taking care of her baby. She came to me in tears, she didn't want to leave!! She has done an amazing job with her baby so far and will be an exception to the teenage mother statistics, she will go far.
Out of a class of 268, I may have had about 10% of them. Every one of them came and gave me a great big hug!!! I knew that my job would be rewarding when I decided to begin teaching, but tonight was nothing short of amazing. Thank you GSHS Class of 2009!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
the joys of teaching...
So, I was sitting in class yesterday and a student came up to me holding out her hand. She was holding it like something was wrong with it. She had apparently just sneezed in it. This was our conversation:
Student: Excuse me, do you have any hand sanitizer?
Me: No, why? (the bathroom is just next door to my room!)
Student: I just sneezed in my hand and you know, with the swine flu going around I don't want to catch it.
Me: Speechless. This doesn't happen very often, especially at school. Yes, kids really do say the darnedest things!
Student: Excuse me, do you have any hand sanitizer?
Me: No, why? (the bathroom is just next door to my room!)
Student: I just sneezed in my hand and you know, with the swine flu going around I don't want to catch it.
Me: Speechless. This doesn't happen very often, especially at school. Yes, kids really do say the darnedest things!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Very surreal...
Ok, so my parents and I work for the same school district. This morning about 5:30 from my dad, I get a call that went about like this:
Dad: Whatcha doin? (this is his normal greeting!)
Me: Sleeping. (Duh, it's 5:30, this is what normal people are doing)
Dad: Well, you might have to take me home from school today.
Me: Ok, why?
Dad: Greg died.
Me: (still in the stupor of sleep) Greg? Greg who? Uncle Greg?
Dad: Yes.
My 39-year-old uncle (ten years older than I am) passed away about 3:00 this morning. He had a seizure, went into cardiac arrest and then died. He has been married about 5 1/2 years, has a 4 year-old son, and a 17 year-old stepdaughter. This is not how I expected my morning to start. I wasn't that close to him, but it's a huge shock.
Dad: Whatcha doin? (this is his normal greeting!)
Me: Sleeping. (Duh, it's 5:30, this is what normal people are doing)
Dad: Well, you might have to take me home from school today.
Me: Ok, why?
Dad: Greg died.
Me: (still in the stupor of sleep) Greg? Greg who? Uncle Greg?
Dad: Yes.
My 39-year-old uncle (ten years older than I am) passed away about 3:00 this morning. He had a seizure, went into cardiac arrest and then died. He has been married about 5 1/2 years, has a 4 year-old son, and a 17 year-old stepdaughter. This is not how I expected my morning to start. I wasn't that close to him, but it's a huge shock.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New stash!
This is the newest yarn to enter my stash. This is a Koigu KPPPM in Bobbi Jo Color way. This is my first Koigu. I can't wait to cast on with it!!!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Quidditch
1. This “Harry Potter” character’s first name comes from Roman mythology. The mythological character’s twin brother is named Romulus. What is the Harry Potter character last name?
b. Lupin
2. Which “Harry Potter” character’s first name is the Roman equivalent of the Greed Goddess Athena?
c. McGonagall
3. In ‘Harry Potter’ World, this wizard has created the Philosopher’s Stone (called the Sorcerer Stone in the US). The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and a manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?
Nicholas Flamel
4. What is the first name of a character whose last name is the name of a Bulgarian leader from early 9th century who doubled the country’s territory?
c. Viktor
5. Which character’s name is the name of goddess in Indian mythology?
b. Patil
6. “Where the Wild Things Are” tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?
a. Maurice Sendak - I love this book!!!!!
7. What was NOT one of the unexpected defense mechanisms that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook encountered in their attempt to rob Gringotts?
d. The Geminio Curse
8. What was Snape aiming at when he cut off George’s ear?
c. Another Death Eater’s wand hand
9. How much older than James was Lily? (Referring to Harry’s
parents, not children).
a. James was older
10. Food is one of the five exceptions to what magical law?
d. Grimp’s Law of Fundamental Transfiguration
George
McGonagall
Patil
Where the Wild Things Are
b. Lupin
2. Which “Harry Potter” character’s first name is the Roman equivalent of the Greed Goddess Athena?
c. McGonagall
3. In ‘Harry Potter’ World, this wizard has created the Philosopher’s Stone (called the Sorcerer Stone in the US). The historical figure from the 14th and 15th centuries was a scribe and a manuscript-seller who became famous as an alchemist. Who is this individual?
Nicholas Flamel
4. What is the first name of a character whose last name is the name of a Bulgarian leader from early 9th century who doubled the country’s territory?
c. Viktor
5. Which character’s name is the name of goddess in Indian mythology?
b. Patil
6. “Where the Wild Things Are” tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?
a. Maurice Sendak - I love this book!!!!!
7. What was NOT one of the unexpected defense mechanisms that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Griphook encountered in their attempt to rob Gringotts?
d. The Geminio Curse
8. What was Snape aiming at when he cut off George’s ear?
c. Another Death Eater’s wand hand
9. How much older than James was Lily? (Referring to Harry’s
parents, not children).
a. James was older
10. Food is one of the five exceptions to what magical law?
d. Grimp’s Law of Fundamental Transfiguration
George
McGonagall
Patil
Where the Wild Things Are
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