Monthly Archives: May 2013

We are 9 days out from the end of school. My wild but wonderful students tried checking out a few weeks ago when our major testing was over. I have continued to keep our schedule going and expect that they … Continue reading →

Today I just sat after school enjoying the little rewards of teaching.   We are four weeks from the end.  I still have many students that seem to not understand school and what it means to learn.    Many days … Continue reading →

It is the end of the school year-at least my students think it is!   What I know is that I have about five weeks to develop an intense interest in reading.  It needs to be an interest that will … Continue reading →

stam•i•na1 (ˈstæm ə nə)      n.      strength or power to endure fatigue, stress stamina1      n     enduring energy, strength, and resilience Earlier this year I wrote about stamina and my worry that my students were not … Continue reading →