Polar Vortex + Detour = Good Stuff
After the long holiday break, we all settled back into our school routine during the first week in January. My middle schoolers did remarkable well picking up with our grammar, spelling and reading...
View ArticleMany Snowy Weeks, One Word Hopes and Dreams
A long, long time ago, we began the process of revisiting our hopes and dreams for the school year, but we were determined to forge ahead from Here We Go, 2014. The practice of having students...
View Article6 Reminders for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Every week I am reminded of what an amazing opportunity we have to work and be with kids each day. Some of my favorite days of the year are our student-led portfolio conferences. I love that we get...
View Article6 Hard Truths
I’d like to think those words don’t strike a vulnerable spot in my gut, but the hard truth is, they do. And when they do, I tend to take it hard. When I dig out of that hard spot, I realize all I...
View Article“Don’t Give Up the Ship!” Lessons in Perseverance
November often feels like Heartbreak Hill of the Boston Marathon. We’re tired, yet determined to make it to that finish lined called Thanksgiving break. We’re well into the school year and fall (or...
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