I'm so bummed that we lost the game Friday night. But otherwise it was a great Homecoming! Especially when my boyfriend showed up at the Chili Supper! It's great to have him around, and he started making friends right away.
We went to Belle Fourche yesterday and helped clean the community theatre stage area. It was neat connecting with Belle, and the morning went by fast. Then we went to Whitewood to the auction, and John got to meet my landlord Gene DeWeese. We bid on a few items and spent about $38. Then we got home and John met the neighbors.
Now today I have to get my week in order, grade blogs, and plan my trip to Aberdeen. And have fun with John!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Blogging
I'll be so glad when we don't have to blog anymore! Just kidding, kiddies! I just wrote that because I bet that is what at least some of you are thinking.
I wish I had more time to blog. I love to write, and even published my own little book. You can view it on Amazon at this weblink:
http://www.amazon.com/Memorable-Family-Gathering-Tiddly-Volume/dp/1484191919/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380200130&sr=8-2&keywords=A+MEmorable+family+gathering
If you buy the book, read it, and do a summary of it, you can get 2 AR points! Because this is the only way you will hear about this!
Let me know what you think of it--there are two stories in one, and it's only 24 pages long.
I wish I had more time to blog. I love to write, and even published my own little book. You can view it on Amazon at this weblink:
http://www.amazon.com/Memorable-Family-Gathering-Tiddly-Volume/dp/1484191919/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380200130&sr=8-2&keywords=A+MEmorable+family+gathering
If you buy the book, read it, and do a summary of it, you can get 2 AR points! Because this is the only way you will hear about this!
Let me know what you think of it--there are two stories in one, and it's only 24 pages long.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Homecoming Week
I just got done with Period 1 and these kids are going crazy over Homecoming Week! They usually are the quietest class, but today they talked nonstop.
Now Period 2 is coming in, and they will probably be mild. I hope.
There's the bell!
Later!
Now Period 2 is coming in, and they will probably be mild. I hope.
There's the bell!
Later!
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Three Day Weekend
I got the Career Corner cleaned up yesterday, and put up a couple other bulletin boards in the halls of the high school. I know I was stalling out on grading, but I just had to do something with those boards! They were boring, not being utilized, and wasted space. The career corner had information that was three years old.
Now everything is current, and I can cross that off my long list of things to do!
I spent the entire day so far trying to replace the ceiling fan in my bedroom. It shouldn't be hard -- I know a little bit about wiring. That's not the problem. I had both hands operated on this summer, and I found out today that I don't have the strength back like I thought. It was hard to hold my hands up above my head for extended periods of time, and then one of the screws was stripped out, so it caused me a ton of grief. Plus the old bracket looked like it was going to work but it was 1/4 inch too short for the new mount, so I had to take everything down and replace the bracket with the new one, which I should have done in the first place.
Now the neighbor got the stripped screw out of my way, and I'm ready to try one last time to get this stupid project done. Then I will have a ceiling fan operating once again. Just in time for the cold weather season.
After I get that done, I'm off to the volleyball game. I might have to play the role of photographer, as Courtney doesn't have the camera and didn't plan on going, I don't think. That's ok. I like taking pictures and even though I haven't done it in a while, I think it will be like riding a bike.
Another great thing to do to avoid grading your papers!
Sunday will be dedicated to that. And finding some fun things to do to learn Rip Van Winkle and Macbeth.
See you at the game kiddies!
Now everything is current, and I can cross that off my long list of things to do!
I spent the entire day so far trying to replace the ceiling fan in my bedroom. It shouldn't be hard -- I know a little bit about wiring. That's not the problem. I had both hands operated on this summer, and I found out today that I don't have the strength back like I thought. It was hard to hold my hands up above my head for extended periods of time, and then one of the screws was stripped out, so it caused me a ton of grief. Plus the old bracket looked like it was going to work but it was 1/4 inch too short for the new mount, so I had to take everything down and replace the bracket with the new one, which I should have done in the first place.
Now the neighbor got the stripped screw out of my way, and I'm ready to try one last time to get this stupid project done. Then I will have a ceiling fan operating once again. Just in time for the cold weather season.
After I get that done, I'm off to the volleyball game. I might have to play the role of photographer, as Courtney doesn't have the camera and didn't plan on going, I don't think. That's ok. I like taking pictures and even though I haven't done it in a while, I think it will be like riding a bike.
Another great thing to do to avoid grading your papers!
Sunday will be dedicated to that. And finding some fun things to do to learn Rip Van Winkle and Macbeth.
See you at the game kiddies!
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
So here I am, taking a short break between writing the test for Beowulf and Sir Gawain, and thought maybe I should blog for a moment.
The seniors are going to whiz through this test, if they paid any attention at all to the review. I'm pretty much just copying questions right out of the review information and making it into a test. It's not going to be hard at all. The only ones who will fail are the ones who don't try or fail to pay attention.
As soon as I'm done with the Sir Gawain part, I'm off to working on the test for the juniors!
The seniors are going to whiz through this test, if they paid any attention at all to the review. I'm pretty much just copying questions right out of the review information and making it into a test. It's not going to be hard at all. The only ones who will fail are the ones who don't try or fail to pay attention.
As soon as I'm done with the Sir Gawain part, I'm off to working on the test for the juniors!
It's hard to keep up with blogging!
My kiddies are working me too hard!
They get all of their work done, and they produce more than required. Thus, I have tons of stuff to read and grade before I can think about blogging.
Now they need to have a test. They are begging for it! So I have to prepare a test for them. They made me promise them a day of review, so that's what's going on today. Then for tomorrow I have to make these tests. Ugh!
Why are they working me so hard? Next week is homecoming and I just want to have some fun! I hope they decide to take a week off from reading and writing and grammar. They deserve a break themselves, after all!
Maybe I'll write out all the test questions on my blog and see how many kiddies catch on to it!
They get all of their work done, and they produce more than required. Thus, I have tons of stuff to read and grade before I can think about blogging.
Now they need to have a test. They are begging for it! So I have to prepare a test for them. They made me promise them a day of review, so that's what's going on today. Then for tomorrow I have to make these tests. Ugh!
Why are they working me so hard? Next week is homecoming and I just want to have some fun! I hope they decide to take a week off from reading and writing and grammar. They deserve a break themselves, after all!
Maybe I'll write out all the test questions on my blog and see how many kiddies catch on to it!
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Oh Oh! I'm behind!
I can't believe I'm behind on my posts! How hard is it to just journal online a few minutes each night? I thought I would easily have at least seven posts a week, and here this is only #3 this week, and it's Saturday night. What is wrong with me?!
I'm sure some of you can relate to that feeling. It's okay. Keep going. We can catch up tonight and even tomorrow.
My boyfriend got the part of Tom in the play, "To Kill a Mockingbird," which is being produced in Sioux Falls. He has never been on stage before, so he is excited and nervous. It's kind of fun to talk with him about this new adventure, since I am getting involved in plays for the first time myself, producing the Fall Production for our school.
But I'm worn out tonight, and trying to just relax. I have some grading to do, but it's not as big of a load as having those Rough Drafts to critique! I should be able to get everything done this weekend. Hopefully.
I'm sure some of you can relate to that feeling. It's okay. Keep going. We can catch up tonight and even tomorrow.
My boyfriend got the part of Tom in the play, "To Kill a Mockingbird," which is being produced in Sioux Falls. He has never been on stage before, so he is excited and nervous. It's kind of fun to talk with him about this new adventure, since I am getting involved in plays for the first time myself, producing the Fall Production for our school.
But I'm worn out tonight, and trying to just relax. I have some grading to do, but it's not as big of a load as having those Rough Drafts to critique! I should be able to get everything done this weekend. Hopefully.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Try to keep up!
Wow kiddies! I'm behind on my blogs! And my homework! I'm just like some of my students! (Not any of you, of course!)
That is called the overuse of exclamation points, by the way.
I am behind, but I am determined. It is 11:15 p.m., and there is no way I am going to get all the Rough Drafts read tonight. You kids have been working hard, and thus making me work hard too. It's good for all of us.
I am going to give everyone a break, and extend the Final Draft submission to Monday for all English III and English IV students. I know some of you are so disappointed, but I just feel you need more time.
I will have them done Thursday, somehow. And I will have 4 posts to my blog by Friday. Guaranteed!
Have a good night!
That is called the overuse of exclamation points, by the way.
I am behind, but I am determined. It is 11:15 p.m., and there is no way I am going to get all the Rough Drafts read tonight. You kids have been working hard, and thus making me work hard too. It's good for all of us.
I am going to give everyone a break, and extend the Final Draft submission to Monday for all English III and English IV students. I know some of you are so disappointed, but I just feel you need more time.
I will have them done Thursday, somehow. And I will have 4 posts to my blog by Friday. Guaranteed!
Have a good night!
Friday, September 6, 2013
Weekend is here!
Hey kiddies!
It's the weekend! We survived a second week of school. If it weren't for the heat, things would be great. So if that's all we have to complain about, that's pretty good.
I hope to find a card reader and a cable to a Kodak camera this weekend for the Yearbook class. We have pics but no way to upload them.
The Yearbook staff is so excited about producing an award winning book for you. So make sure you order one. They will go to competition and blow the other schools out of the water. Just wait and see!
Keep up the blogging--I am looking forward to reading all weekend!
It's the weekend! We survived a second week of school. If it weren't for the heat, things would be great. So if that's all we have to complain about, that's pretty good.
I hope to find a card reader and a cable to a Kodak camera this weekend for the Yearbook class. We have pics but no way to upload them.
The Yearbook staff is so excited about producing an award winning book for you. So make sure you order one. They will go to competition and blow the other schools out of the water. Just wait and see!
Keep up the blogging--I am looking forward to reading all weekend!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Tomorrow's Friday!
Well, when we are done tomorrow, we will have two weeks behind us. Isn't it amazing? If it weren't for the heat, we would have no complaints.
I am going to spend my weekend WORKING. I want to get ahead of the game, and have at least 2 weeks worth of lesson plans COMPLETELY done. That way, if you have to go somewhere for several days, I know what to give you for homework, etc. Right now, I know what I plan to be teaching, but I don't necessarily have all the assignments, projects, essays, etc., planned out specifically.
I have been working almost non-stop today, and it's now 10:00 and I'm done. I'm going to bed. I hope the classroom is a little cooler tomorrow!
See you there!
I am going to spend my weekend WORKING. I want to get ahead of the game, and have at least 2 weeks worth of lesson plans COMPLETELY done. That way, if you have to go somewhere for several days, I know what to give you for homework, etc. Right now, I know what I plan to be teaching, but I don't necessarily have all the assignments, projects, essays, etc., planned out specifically.
I have been working almost non-stop today, and it's now 10:00 and I'm done. I'm going to bed. I hope the classroom is a little cooler tomorrow!
See you there!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Dad's Birthday
Today was my dad's birthday. If he were still with us, he would have turned 80 years old. He was my favorite teacher.
Monday, September 2, 2013
First Week, First Post
So this is officially my first blog of our assignment. Remember, I said I would do this with you, so here I am!
I was awakened this morning to the sound of hammering. My neighbor is building a big building, and the roof was being completed today. I'm sure they started at 6:00 a.m. to get a jump start on the heat, but now it's 9:00, and they are done. Did they really have to wake me up at 6:00? It looks like a nice roof.
Since I was awake, I noticed we had no power. I learned it went out around 3:00 this morning. It was off for about 4 hours. I wonder if the roofers used too many power tools.
So now I am sitting in my front yard, trying to hold a small rummage sale. I hope I can make $50, but the traffic isn't here yet. Maybe I needed to advertise!
This is a good one: I went to church yesterday, and afterward, I went up to the priest and introduced myself. I said, "I'm Nancy Winker," and he replied, "Of course, you are." As if he knew me?! Is he Jesus? I said, "Oh, are they talking about me around here already?" to which he smiled and said, "No, you were my English teacher in Wall."
He seems to have learned something from me, since his sermon was excellent. He spoke well, and had perfect grammar.
I was awakened this morning to the sound of hammering. My neighbor is building a big building, and the roof was being completed today. I'm sure they started at 6:00 a.m. to get a jump start on the heat, but now it's 9:00, and they are done. Did they really have to wake me up at 6:00? It looks like a nice roof.
Since I was awake, I noticed we had no power. I learned it went out around 3:00 this morning. It was off for about 4 hours. I wonder if the roofers used too many power tools.
So now I am sitting in my front yard, trying to hold a small rummage sale. I hope I can make $50, but the traffic isn't here yet. Maybe I needed to advertise!
This is a good one: I went to church yesterday, and afterward, I went up to the priest and introduced myself. I said, "I'm Nancy Winker," and he replied, "Of course, you are." As if he knew me?! Is he Jesus? I said, "Oh, are they talking about me around here already?" to which he smiled and said, "No, you were my English teacher in Wall."
He seems to have learned something from me, since his sermon was excellent. He spoke well, and had perfect grammar.
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