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August 1, 2013

What I did this summer. . .Part 3

Well as I told you in the last update we were heading out to find a small rv/travel trailer for my daughter to live in while at college. This was a decision we made after her first 2 years. First year she lived on campus in the dorms, and the second year off campus with friends. Both of these were great earning experiences but neither was really the right situation for her to learn her best in, so we started looking for alternatives. Apartments and such as hard to find in the town and those that do come up are rather expensive. After looking at the costs it was determined that it was cheaper to buy a travel trailer or rv and put it into a park.

So we started looking around for one. That was a fun and stressful adventure but we finally found one.

We have spend the most of the last month fixing it up so that it is ready to handle the weather and such.

Had to update/fix the roof. That was loads of fun (spent several days dealing with a sunburn after working on this)




Then it was on to the interior. Replacing the old curtains, door, lights and other things. Made the curtains ourselves-they are lined to help keep the trailer cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 

Updating necessary equipment and adding things to make it cheaper to live in. You can see that some of her Doctor Who things are in here also. 






So this is how much of July was spent, working on making this a safe and secure place for my daughter to live in while away at school.

July 10, 2013

What I did this summer. . . Part 2

The training last month was very educational. Learned a lot about the new curriculum and what we will be doing this year.

Now I am doing things around the house and relaxing so that I am ready to go in August.

We added new chickens to our flock so hopefully this fall we will be getting enough eggs to actually sell some.



My daughter is home from college for the summer. Her birthday is in July, so I have been picking out presents for her. They have been coming in the mail a few each week so it is a nice surprise for her. She is a Doctor Who fan so she is have a great time using the stuff to decorate her car and such.





I also got her some things for inside, such as jewelry and clothes.



And I even made her things

So it is been a pretty good summer so far. I have enjoyed the learning and the fun. Looking forward to the next adventure-buying a small rv/travel trailer for my daughter to live in next year while at college. Should be a good bit of excitement and fun.

Tune in for more updates of my summer.

June 5, 2013

What I did this summer. . . .Part 1

Well school has been out for about 2 weeks and I am off to training.  AS a teacher I am constantly striving to learn more and to better myself so that I can guide my students to become lifelong learners. So Common Core Training here I come.


What the next few days will look like:

June 6th and 10th Common Core Math and new Math curriculum
June 11th and 12th Common Core Language Arts and new Language Arts curriculum

Will be learning all about the new curriculum and how they support the Common Core Standards. Will also learn about all the technology components so that we will again use the computers in our classroom every day.

So here's to 4 days of great training.

April 28, 2012

Integrating Technology with PBS Learning Media

Getting ready for another great learning opportunity.

PBS Learning Media


Champions for Change

Just finished a great professional development on PBL-project based learning.

Got a free class set of books coming for next year to get started.


Teacher Day at the UA

Spending sometime at the UA at the teacher day.


December 31, 2011

Welcoming the New Year!

May the new year be one of happiness, joy and as little sadness as possible.

Happy New Year!

December 12, 2011

Wow how time flies. . .

December 12th already. Where has the time gone. We are at the end of the 2nd quarter and it feels like we just started the year.

Here's to a great last week before winter break. Hope everyone has a safe and happy break and returns to school ready to put their nose to the grind stone and get busy learning.

October 31, 2011

Lucky....very lucky


On Friday October 28th as I left work after a good day of teaching and learning I was involved in a pretty bad accident. I was on Grant road stopped behind all the traffic heading toward I10 when a car behind me drove over the metal storm drain and lost control hitting me. I was turned into a human pin ball (which is no where near as much fun as it sounds) and I ended up landing in the bed of the pickup in front of me. After a 5+ hour long Er visit I am now back at home resting and hoping to be able to return to my class as soon as possible.



My bike before the accident...













My bike after the accident. . .









I am very lucky, nothing broken, just banged up really well. Resting and hoping my class is doing their best. I will return as soon as I can.

 

September 9, 2011

Google Family Safety Center - A Resource for Parents

Google Family Safety Center - A Resource for Parents

Keeping kids safe online is a top priority for every parent and teacher. To help parents and others learn about strategies and tools for keep kids safe online, today Google launched the Google Family Safety Center.