I'm Thankful For . . .

KP Says, "Be Thankful!"

I am so thankful for this year's sixth grade class. It is a smiley class with a ton of students with great attitudes. As we take a break for Thanksgiving, thanks to all the students in the hallway at Salt Creek that are making this a great year!

Happy Thanksgiving

Have a great Thanksgiving break.  Some of the Reading Workshop students and maybe even a teacher may be a little bit ready for a long weekend, but at least we can enjoy a few days off.




Come back Monday ready to work.  :)

Are You the Annoying One?

It was almost time for Thanksgiving dinner.  We sat watching football, anxiously awaiting the turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing.  Unfortunately we were having trouble concentrating because my 17 year old niece and 14 year old nephew were wrestling around on the couch.  Finally, their mom couldn't stand it anymore.

She yelled  Cut it out, both of you!

Luke whined: But mom

Leah whined: But mom

Luke whined:  But mom, she's so annoying.

Leah responded:  Get off of me!

Do you get the picture?  Leah had been sitting on the couch minding her own business when Luke came over and sat on top of her.  He started pestering her until it ended in the screaming match that got their mom involved.  But in his mind, she was soooo annoying.

Naturally this situation made me start to think about the students in Reading Workshop.  I know that their teacher is never annoying :) , but what about them.  Do they ever blame someone else, before looking in the mirror?

What do you think?  Are you the annoying one?

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Hey Students, Here's Some Thanks for You :)

Thanksgiving is here and there are a lot of turkeys in this neighborhood and I am thankful for all of them.  Well, I am thankful for most of them.  Well, I am thankful for some of them.  Well, I am thankful for a few of them.

Well anyway, the things I am thankful for include:

1. Sara's big smile walks in my door every day.
2. I have this really weird class that wants to be here.
3. I can do a little of the Cupid Shuffle with the class and I don't even need Advil.
4. Lucas #3 is just as nice as Lucas #1 & #2.
5.  I can blog and eat oreos at the same time.
6. Mrs. Scott stops by every day for a little aggravation.
7. I have some oreos.
8. Thelma is still cooking in the cafeteria.
9. Hines #4 (or is it #5) works just as hard as all of the others.
10. Ridge sings better than his siblings.
11. Megan, Tyler H., and Andrew really are that nice.
12. Brook and Dawn are actually starting to talk.
13. Kyra smiles and dances and shakes and makes all kind of weird motions when she sings.
14. Heath likes to read.
15. Caitlin has such a super attitude.
16. Jessica and Cassie are becoming a great writers.
17. Austin, Tyler, Alex, and Jakob are working so hard.
18. Dylan laughs at my jokes (at least he did one time).
19. Belle can still think even though she spends half her time upside down.
20. Danny's name keeps popping up in the lyrics of songs we are singing.
21. Shala is an assistant teacher and helps everyone with their blog.
22. The little Queen hasn't been too bossy.
23. Sabrina is in a good mood today, and yesterday, and the day before, and...
24. Students are selling candy bars for camp so I can put back on the pounds just in time for the hollidays.
25. Ms. Bowlby is still teaching here so I am not the oldest teacher in the building.
26. Ms. Fraley is teaching here so I am not the weirdest teacher in the building.
27. Mrs. Stevenson is still teaching here so I am not the grayest teacher in the building.
28. Mrs. Griffey is still teaching here so I definitely am not the biggest drama queen in the building.
29. Nick and Cade aren't as hot as they think they are (otherwise their chairs would catch on fire).
30. Students love blogging (that makes them work hard and they don't even know it).
31. We got some $$$ to buy new books.
32. Diet Mt. Dew is a health food.
33. The arm Mark broke chasing his girlfriend has healed.
34. Lindsey's brain transplant surgery was successful.
35. Heidi smiled at me last week.
36. The Bengals have the worst team in the NFL and T.O., Chad O., and Pacman play for them.
37. I can look out the window, from my desk and see two flags waving in the breeze.

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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A Brown's Fan's Thanksgiving Thoughts

I am thankful that the Browns only play 16 games. That way the most they can loose this season are 15 games.

I am glad that Eric Mangini is the coach of the Browns because that gives the fans someone to hate more than the players.

I am thankful that the Browns traded their two best receivers. That way other teams don't have to spend a lot of time worrying about playing defense.

I am thankful that the Browns are losing a lot of games that way the Bengals fans finally have something the brag about after 20 years as losers.

I am thankful for Jamal Lewis because that provides fans at least one voice of reason from the Brown's locker room.

I am glad the Browns had a bye week that way fans didn't have to worry about losing for at least one week of the season.

I am thankful the Browns got to play the Ravens on Monday Night Football because . . . Hmmm. I guess I'm really not so thankful for that.

I am thankful that the Browns have lost a lot of games because it makes it real easy for fans that go to a game to find a seat.

I am thankful that Brady Quinn has a pretty girl friend. Let's face it, he needs something to be happy about.

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Stop the Bus, I Want to Go to School!

I saw the flashing lights ahead, and eased to a stop. The bus stopped but no one was there. Then it took off. As I passed by, I looked over and saw a student chasing after it, waving her hands wildly.

I traveled on down the road towards my school and watched in my rear-view mirror as the bus was chased out of sight by a student who wanted to go to school.

As we return to school, after a five day break for Thanksgiving, I thought, "what a sight." I felt sorry for the student, and I was sure glad to see how badly she wanted to get on the bus and get back to school. Any kid that tried that hard to get on the bus after a break is bound to be a hard worker.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

This turkey is going to school.  To all the turkeys with the weekend off--enjoy your break!  I will see you Tuesday.