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October 09, 2007
Greetings - Pre Conference Chat
Good Evening Friends - This week has been crazy for me! With the end of our nine weeks, I have transactive pieces to grade, open responses to finish, final exams (for my 9 week class), quizzes, tests, and all sorts of other obligations. Does it ever stop?
First off I would like to say thank you for continuing to read my blog. I hope someone out there is finding solice in my ramblings - or at least get a chuckle. I will only be at school three days this week - Thursday day I was invited to attend in Invitation Education seminar at the new (ohhh ahhh) Hilton Garden Inn in Georgetown. I am one of 3 teachers from my school going - so I will miss Thursday school. Is it only me or does it actually take about 5 time the amount of work to plan for a sub?? I am very please that I have no students on Friday anyway, because I was not going to miss Susan's presentation at KWLA conference!
Speaking of the conference - if you see me there (and you most likely will) - please come up to me to introduce yourself. I am not one to introduce myself to strangers - or put on some floaty air - but I would love to meet you! Ok - back to school stuff.
I am thrilled and excited that I will receive a digital projector. It has been a jolt to me - I was trained always having one - while student teaching I alway had one (or something similar - hi Wes!). It will make my life so much better to be able to whip out bell ringers on a powerpoint presentation - it should save board space...markers...and my sanity. Thank you Nathan for getting me one! Next week we are out of school - we get an entire week off! I will be attending a PD session on Thursday call Fall into Technology. Even though I feel rather tech savy - I still believe there is room to grow. There are also fabulous door prizes such as SmartBoards, AirLiners, Clickers, Mobile White Boards (little electronic things...not sure about this one), jump drives, etc. I am excited about that. How offen are teachers excited about PD?? NEVER!!! Well I am - so get over it.
I had a slight snafu last week when I told a young lady to cover up her exposed body. Got a call from the parents- a little disappointed that I embarassed the daughter. It fortunately worked out - I was worried to death though! I never meant to offend this student of mine. For all you new teachers out there - be sure to be as professional as possible during these little mishaps - they will happen - nothing to cry over...but be strong and professional!
That is all I have for you tonight - it is not 10:00 PM and I am going to shower and go to bed. See you all this weekend!
Posted by Lucas at October 9, 2007 09:50 PM