Today’s Quote

“I’ve always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best.”
Akeem Olajuwon

Harry Firestone Quote

He said, “You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself.”
I’m very anxious to hear how 6th graders interpret this quotation.  It seems that often we do things “just to get by” or because it’s something that is required.  Students are not much different and it is important that they [...]

Confusion

I am really a baby blogger!  In trying to find my way around here, I erased my earlier entry.  Oh well, you live and learn.

Hello world!

Wow, it’s Friday at last!  I was beginning to think it wouldn’t get here.  My new group of students have settled into a routine where they know what they are doing.  Life is good, but very busy.