It's been a LONG time!

I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted! Things have been very busy at school, teaching non-stop. This year I'm only teaching reading. I miss teaching math... so love math... but I get to work with 1st to 5th graders this year, so that's nice.

Friday Friends does not exist this year. I'm sad about that. Somehow I knew that when Ashley, Timia Chickadoodle graduated last year that the program would come to an end. I have to say they were some of my most favorite memories... spending long Friday afternoons with a very creative and funny bunch of kids. Hope they had as much fun as I did.

So besides teaching, I've been busy trying to get a website up and creating business cards with one of my best friends, Barbara Jones. Remember Mrs. Jones??? She taught 3rd grade for quite some time. We have a business venture... a tutoring/instructional service. Check out our web site and let me know what you think! Better yet, post something on our guest page! Good Karma Math and Reading Instruction  (Of course it would say something like that, right?)

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Happy Birthday, Chickadoodle!,

Our favorite Chickadoodle celebrates her birthday this week! Let's give her a great big shout out! Love you, Chickadoodle!!

Ashley's BORED!

By the way, in case you were wondering,
this ISN'T Ashley.

You know things have to be rough if ASHLEY'S BORED! I ask you, WHY is she bored??? She doesn't know why she's bored, she's just bored! Hmmmm.... what do you think we should do about that? She sent me a picture of her cute dog lying around yesterday. They were BOTH bored! I wanted to know why they weren't chasing each other around the house like my dog and I do! She never answered. I guess she was bored!

Have you ever been bored? When? Why?
How can we help Ashley to not be bored? Should we help Ashley to be unbored? Is that even a word?

TIMIA CHICKADOODLE!!!!Get Better FAST!!!

This is my very sad and worried
face while reading
Timia Chickadoodle's email.

OH NO!!!! My Timia Chickadoodle's under the weather! I just got an email from her telling me that she'll be out of commission for SIX WEEKS!!!!! She wrote and told me she had to have surgery and won't be able to start the school year off with us! She's stuck inside and not allowed to walk around! Of course I had to call her right away to talk to her! She sounded really good and cheerful. (Have we ever known her NOT to be chipper and upbeat?) It was super great speaking with her!

So everybody, let's all get together and send out a great big giant humongous HURRY UP AND RECOVER message!!! I know she'll be looking to see what's up!

Recover quickly because I miss you already, Timia!

Time FLIES!

WOW! I can't believe I haven't posted since March! In that time, we made 2 fantastic podcasts... make sure you see them on iTunes or  Rowen's page on the School District's site.

So anyhow, it's summer, and thank goodness for ASHLEY writing to meeee : )  We've been in touch on and off via email. I would love to hear from you all!

I've been hanging out most of the summer, but I did manage to visit my daughter in Chicago. It was super to see her. She planned our entire visit- where to go, what to see, how to get there, and what to eat! (YUM) While we were in Chicago, my husband's sister and her family volunteered to take care of Jizo. Here's a fun little video I made of Jizo's vacation. (Yes, you know me! I'm a true techie through and through!)

Let me know what you think and how you're doing! xxoo yours truly.

Tell Us What You Think!

Rowen Roars When We Soar!

Hi Everyone! The Friday Friends are in the process of working on 2 podcasts about our school! We could use your input on one of them. As you know, each morning our principal ends our morning announcements with our slogan and motto. Tell us what the quote means to you... "Education is not a mere means to life... Education IS Life!" and we may even quote you!

Tips for the PSSA!

Here's a power point that Zoe made several years ago! Go Zoe! Anyhow, a lot of you have been asking me for some pointers... Hope this helps!