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[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="11" id="1859164"]As of yesterday, I had 80% of their names memorized,Yea, that would be tough. Almost like getting a new job every year! I am glad that most of the people's names I need to remember dont change every year.Hoep this year is a rewarding one for you![/quote] Thank you, Doc. :) I am hoping and praying for a good year, too. ;) [quote who="Tova7" reply="12" id="1859220"]Memorizing names...ugh...Glad you had

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[quote who="little-whip" reply="10" id="1859162"]Speaking of country schools...A brother and sister attended the same class in a rural Kentucky school, and on the first day, the teacher asked him his name."Snotty-nose Wilson" was his reply.The teacher was in no mood for sass, so she asked him again...'What's your REAL name, son?'Again he replied, "Snotty-nose Wilson, Ma'am!"The teacher became angry, and told him that if he wasn't willing to give her his real and proper name that he'd have to

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[quote who="little-whip" reply="9" id="1859160"]No Middle Name. (that was easy, Ock!)What's a 'thinking map'? That one's got me stumped.[/quote] Oh, it's just a way to get students' thinking organized by using a graphic ...something like this

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[quote who="dynamaso" reply="7" id="1859048"]Good luck with it all. I wouldn't be able to remember 10% of the names after so short a time. [/quote] Thanks, Mark. I pretty much have everyone memorized now...although I do go blank at least once a day...lol [quote who="OckhamsRazor" reply="8" id="1859138"]Just a brief funny regarding school year and names. I was a teacher once upon a midnight dreary...and I taught in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.&nbsp

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btw, the new emoticons on the forum look kinda freaky to me... [e digicons]^_^[/e] but what a fun selection. ;)

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A comfy home, enough to eat and drink, and loved ones beside me is pretty essential to me. Nice article, Donna. :)

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[quote who="little-whip" comment="19"]He will be put on medication and appointments have already been set up so that he can be seen by the docs here. He has a long road ahead towards complet recovery, but hopefully he will be able to do it (he has a lot of hard habits to break). Thanks again, to everyone who said a little prayer and sent some good energy his way. I hope to continue to give good updates on him now and then.Glad to hear he's home and expected to recover with proper care and vig

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[quote who="Texas Wahine" comment="3"]I hope things continue to go well. You sure have a lot of kids!! My boys are enjoying school this year, and it seems so important to get things off to a good start. It really sets the tone for the year. although I was told I needed to display thinking maps I was working on with the students...which I DID have displayed and which she probably didn't see from where she was sittingUgh, that sucks![/quote] Yep, it is a big group of kids

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[quote who="MarcieMoo" comment="2"]Glad your first week went fairly well. We start on Tuesday. I'm so excited! I know most of my students from last year, and we have a new principal, who is *AMAZING*. I hope that your year goes well. I want to come visit your class![/quote] I think it's awesome that you already know most of your students from last year. I had one year, when I was moved from 4th to 5th, where I got most of my class from the year before

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[quote who="RoyLevosh" comment="1"] I was just saying to my wife last night how that aspect of bein a teacher would be tough -having summer off and going back! But, like I told my wife, being a teacher is really a calling and not so much a "job" per se anyway so going back to work is proabably way more palatable for teachers.Hope to have a good year. Yes! [e digicons]|-)[/e][/quote] Thanks, Roy. :) I did have a long summer, and even though I may have groaned a bit, I was pre

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Well, I made it through the first week of school...well, work. It wasn't easy since I spent most of the week worrying about my stepdad. I felt pretty lost the first two days, but I got back in the game by Wednesday and things were good from there. I have 5 classes--about 120 kids--coming into my classroom each day. Yikes (I am a Social Studies/Reading&Language Arts teacher, btw)! For the most part, they have been well behaved. I am having a tou

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Just a little update. My stepfather was released from the hospital yesterday. He and my mom had a long 7 hour car trip from Amarillo (a friend and co-worker of his graciously offered to drive them home so that my brother wouldn't have to go back up there to pick them up). They had to make stops every 2 hours to allow him to move and walk around (doctor's orders), but they made it back okay. He will be put on medication and appointments have already been se

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She seems like an intelligent, strong woman. Kudos to her for balancing a successful career and motherhood (I strive for that one day). However, pretty much every stance she has I disagree with. My vote is still going to Obama as of now... Cannot wait to see what the rest of the election holds, though. :) It's such a soap opera! I look forward to the debates. I tuned in for the Democrat convention and hope to catch a bit of the Republican

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You said this wonderfully, Doc.

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[quote who="dynamaso" comment="4"]I have not watched much at all, save for a little bit of the BMX competition. Most of the events hold little or no interest to me, save for the location. I would love to go to Beijing one day.[/quote] Chris would love to go there one day, too. Maybe someday I won't be so afraid of international travel. :P

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[quote who="uDigItTheMost" comment="3"]My Olympic fever boiled over watching that Paraguayan javelin thrower. Oh yeah. [/quote] You must've watched her for just one second because she didn't do very well... ;P

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I hope I win. ;) If not...oh well, it was fun. :)

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[quote who="little-whip" comment="11"] Any updates, Rose? How's he doing? [/quote] Well, he developed a fever yesterday, but my mother told me they got it under control. He was finally able to eat and keep it down. He is conscious, but is still in alot of pain. Doctors are still keeping a close eye on him, of course, in case anything goes wrong. He seems to be improving bit by bit. Thanks for asking, Sabrina.

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[quote who="Boudica" comment="12"] I'll add him to my always growing prayer list. I don't know how much influence I have but I try my hardest. What is your step-dad's first name? Your poor mom, I think sometimes it's harder being the one waiting than the one hurt. [/quote] His name is Ignacio (pretty traditional spanish name). I am sure you have as much influence as anyone, so your prayers are very much appreciated. :)

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[quote who="Dr Guy" comment="7"] My prayers are with you and your family at this time. I hope things turn out fine for him. [/quote] [quote who="foreverserenity" comment="8"] I hope for the best for him. I will pray for him and all of you. ((hugs)) [/quote] [quote who="KellyW0498" comment="9"] ((((Rose)))) I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well as you and you

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[quote who="CharlesCS" comment="4"]Sorry to hear about you step-fathers situation. I am glad he got thru it and will pray for him as well. I know the feeling somewhat. My dad is very sick as well, he has all kinds of complications. Why I say somewhat? Well, I haven't had a decent father/son relationship with my father for years. Only recently when I was living in Puerto Rico a couple of years ago did me and my dad finally start talking again. He did things in the past to our family that broke

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[quote who="little-whip" comment="3"](((Rose)))I'll do the Cthuhlu-Cures chant tonight on your stepfather's behalf. I'll have to sacrifice that virgin we've been saving for the equinox, but hey, what are friends for? My dad also has several stents in his heart, so I know what a scary situation that can be, both for him and the rest of the family.I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.[/quote] Sabrina, thanks so much. Yes, it is pretty scary thing he i

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[quote who="dynamaso" comment="1"] Hey Rose, Sorry to hear about this. I'm pleased he got to a good hospital and is in good caring hands. You have all the good vibes I can muster coming at you. [/quote] Mark, thank you so much. It means alot. I am going to try to clear my mind of worries for tonight so that I can get some sleep. If I don't do this, then I will probably be up all night thinking. &nb

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My stepfather suffered a massive heart attack this past Saturday. He was out of town (Amarillo) for a construction job when it occured. My mom was a mess after receiving the news, of course. Two of my brothers had to drive her up there (it's about 7 hours away). She told me it was better if I didn't go since my first day of school was today. He had two clogged arteries and had to have stents inserted. Needless to say his heart was very weak after the attack (doctors say he was ver

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I really have enjoyed these Olympics. :) Kudos to all of the athletes who have shown great sportsmanship and endurance during these games, whether they won or not.