Category Archives: playground
Field Day
It was Field Day today. Shot put (heavy balls), soccer kick (accuracy), 50 yard dash, free throws, broad jump, and lemon/spoon race. I was put in charge of 4th grade supervision, which ended up being a fairly easy job. It … Continue reading
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Again…
Peter got a discipline notice last Friday (after I had left for the afternoon). Apparently he was at the fence yelling at people passing by, calling them “gay” and other not so kind words. Didn’t he just get in trouble … Continue reading
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Kickball 2010
The annual staff v. 6th graders kickball game was today. Wasn’t my year this year. One good kick that was caught in the outfield, then a couple pop flies. One low kick that got me onto 1st. But it was … Continue reading
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School Olypics
This morning we had our school Olympics for the upper grade. Mr. K and I were in charge of the “shot putt,” which was really a softball-size 5-pound ball. We weren’t really given any instructions on how to run it, … Continue reading
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Open House – Part II
Leaving Open House, and getting home from it, are two great feelings. Walking to your car, with all the other teachers heading out doing the same, leaves me with a feeling of accomplishment, of achievement. I’ve gotten through another Open … Continue reading
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Johnny, So Much to Write, So Little Time
There’s a 5th Grade Fitness test next year, so I need my class to be a little fit. So I make them run some laps for PE. So out we go, and I notice Johnny is obviously covering his ear. … Continue reading
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Testing Hangover
Testing spoils you, as a teacher, that is. Your planning is already set for the morning – testing. During most of the other times during the day, you’re doing test prep, or something fun to relax the students. You just … Continue reading
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Johnny vs. Adam
I’m keeping an eye on Johnny, and a journal as well. Just keeping track of his problems, successes, and oddities. Got a note from his mom today. She said a boy, Adam, was threatening to beat him up. Him and … Continue reading
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Week 2
We’re in our second full week of school. For the last 3 school days we’ve had “inclement weather” schedule because of the heat, but mostly because of the smoke in the air. Today they got to have recess outside, but … Continue reading
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Troubles at Recess
You remember Timmy? Well, let me introduce you to “Jimmy.” Jimmy is a “special needs” student of mine. If you met him, you might not pick up on that. You might think he’s a little odd, but that’s about it. … Continue reading
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