Kindergarten

Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to see the faces of kindergarteners who were getting it - reading that is! They were reading a little story called “Our Van.” The whole class was sitting on the rug and they were talking about different types of transportation. Mrs. Medica then introduced their new book. They were […]

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Confirmation

Posted on April 23, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments

California is a beautiful state and the people were so layed back and inviting. But, I am glad to be back on the East Coast! Even though I like to travel and visit other places, I am a real Jersey Girl at heart and like to be home.
All day long I have been reflecting upon […]

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Anaheim, CA

Posted on April 17, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment

I am here in Anaheim, CA and I am thoroughly enjoying the National Catholic Educators Association (NCEA) conference. I have attended sessions on bullying and cyber-bullying, Smart Boards, school law, differentiated instruction, free Google tools, marketing and school handbooks. There are over 8000 educators here from  many different places. I have met people from the […]

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Easter Vacation Begins

Posted on April 9, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Does it get any better than this? It is 65 degrees outside, the sun is shining and all the flowers and trees are blooming as we prepare for the Easter Triduum! As our students left school yesterday, they were filled with the readings and rituals of these three holy days. During the student retreat day […]

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Multiplication Tables

Posted on April 3, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment

How are you at remembering your multiplication tables? Do you recall memorizing them when you were in school? Flash cards, minute tests, timers, etc. I can remember being in 2nd grade and being a nervous wreck because I heard the 3rd graders talking about the 9 times tables. I was so nervous that I would […]

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