tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post5822343325301497726..comments2023-10-28T08:24:57.959-04:00Comments on Don't Let the Teacher Stay Up Late: Currently August? NO!!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12762275993886922409noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-6363155068812961162013-08-03T20:35:48.212-04:002013-08-03T20:35:48.212-04:00So glad to hear someone has a say! I had concerns ...So glad to hear someone has a say! I had concerns with the reading SOL this year.. its duration (expecting a 9 year old to take a 4 hour test) and vocabulary words in isolation for ELL students (unless context clues are useful of course).<br /><br />On a lighter note I am SUPER excited about our blog hop!!! The countdown begins!<br /><br />I'm so excited to be back in the blogging world!<br /><br />-Caitlyn<br /><a href="http://fourthgradelemonade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Fourth Grade Lemonade</a>Caitlyn Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592153565837788380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-72130673643613052422013-08-03T10:56:03.836-04:002013-08-03T10:56:03.836-04:00I've always wondered how they came up with tes...I've always wondered how they came up with test questions. It's interesting to hear your perspective!<br /><br />Jennifer<br /><b><i><a href="http://mrslaffinslaughings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mrs. Laffin's Laughings</a></i></b>Jennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-51971917781630782562013-08-02T23:07:13.565-04:002013-08-02T23:07:13.565-04:00Haha...I love your "VA is for bloggers" ...Haha...I love your "VA is for bloggers" picture. That's funny! Can't wait to see what you Virginians have in mind =)<br /><br />-Amanda @<br /><a href="http://teacheratthewheel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teacher at the Wheel</a>Amanda D!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04897788267182685725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-31000398081236858712013-08-02T20:20:25.081-04:002013-08-02T20:20:25.081-04:00I always gain a little weight over the summer even...I always gain a little weight over the summer even though I keep up with my workout routine. We try to go walking as a family every night in case the day gets crazy. During the school year I am up before 5 to get my workout in. I k ow you will do it!<br /><br />I applied to be on those committees before but have not been approved. My mother-in-law has done it before and loves it.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you paint. I don't know if we have Ace Hardware here.<br /><br /> Andrea<br /><br />Andrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-68580703107735023492013-08-02T17:16:58.644-04:002013-08-02T17:16:58.644-04:00I would love a teacher blogger weight loss support...I would love a teacher blogger weight loss support group! I have to be better about getting to the gym... I just really don't want to.. but I want to want to...ya know? It is so hot here, the idea of going and getting all sweaty and then walking out into the heat makes me feel gross too - like I never cool off! <br />HeidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-44474836745334874262013-08-02T16:49:30.805-04:002013-08-02T16:49:30.805-04:00I hear ya on the weight loss thing. I have that in...I hear ya on the weight loss thing. I have that in my Currently too! It's just so hard :( We should make a teacher/blogger weight loss support group! Can't wait to see how your painted furniture turns out!<br /><br />Angela :)<br /><i><b><a href="http://hippohoorayforsecondgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Hippo Hooray for Second Grade!</a></b></i><br />Angela Nerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850764825940118172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-54226285453868531192013-08-02T16:35:03.854-04:002013-08-02T16:35:03.854-04:00In Ontario we are also given the opportunity to be...In Ontario we are also given the opportunity to become part of the testing committees. I was asked to take part this past school year, but we had been advised by our union not to take part as we were under negotiations with the government. I agree with you that being part of the validation process can be very good professional development, it gives you an understanding from the inside out. <br />Have fun painting! I was thinking of doing the same thing. I saw a post where the teacher had painted all of her bookshelves black and they looked amazing. I hope I will find the time to do a few of mine before school starts.<br />Sidney<br /><b><a href="http://teachingisagift.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">Teachingisagift</a></b>Ms.M from Teachingisagifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482334866440146334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-71240307703052579762013-08-02T12:42:57.340-04:002013-08-02T12:42:57.340-04:00I'm planning to paint my classroom furinture t...I'm planning to paint my classroom furinture too - specifically my filing cabinet. Why I decided to start with metal instead of wood I don't know :\ What are you thinking of painting?amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252920643013195783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-13942388783725017602013-08-02T10:59:32.300-04:002013-08-02T10:59:32.300-04:00I am sorry to hear you were so frustrated last nig...I am sorry to hear you were so frustrated last night. Don't give up...you will find time to make it happen. (I had to start getting up at 5:25 during the school year to walk, as there wasn't enough time after school. I sort of enjoy getting out there early. Sort of.)Suzy Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116459704218000838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-67091077698103197052013-08-02T10:43:42.127-04:002013-08-02T10:43:42.127-04:00I saw the paint offer! I have a bit of painting to...I saw the paint offer! I have a bit of painting to do next week in my room. Those purple cabinets must go!<br /><br />Jenny<br /><a href="http://suntansandlessonplans.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Suntans and Lesson Plans</a><br />Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480432248567034673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-11295901973606710282013-08-02T09:24:33.627-04:002013-08-02T09:24:33.627-04:00How cool that your state gives teachers a voice! :...How cool that your state gives teachers a voice! :) Don't think SC does that...<br />Lauren<br /><b><a href="http://thesweetestthing623.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Sweetest Thing</a><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/5190551/?claim=zy9r6nts7kk/" rel="nofollow">Follow me on Bloglovin'!</a></b>The Sweetest Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912621044690509230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-70024659388190722822013-08-02T09:16:21.731-04:002013-08-02T09:16:21.731-04:00I got on the scale the other morning and wanted to...I got on the scale the other morning and wanted to throw it out of the window! I hope that once school starts back I will get in a better routine. Don't beat yourself up over it. You'll get back into a routine soon!<br /><br />Karen<br /><br /><a href="http://www.anappleadayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">An Apple a Day in First Grade</a><br><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-987369991251162916.post-20241017895336221062013-08-02T09:07:04.747-04:002013-08-02T09:07:04.747-04:00I hope you have fun with your brother! Finding tim...I hope you have fun with your brother! Finding time to workout can be difficult and frustrating. Don't lose hope, you will make it work! That is one of the main reasons I started running. It is so easy to squeeze in whenever you have a little time. <br /><br />Amy<br /><a href="http://www.eclecticeducating.com" rel="nofollow">Eclectic Educating</a>Eclectic Educatinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403766737575450503noreply@blogger.com