It's not as delicious as tea (way too sweet for my liking), but it has the same soothing and warm properties that make you feel instantly better (or at least SMILIER!). I'm home from school today, hoping to make this cold disappear before parent night begins at 6 p.m. I have my doubts in this very moment, but if we all keep our fingers crossed, I will be present for the top-notch fashion show that happens on campus tonight!
In the meantime, let's get on with our warm beverage catch-up sesh.
* Phil has been the after-school-club coordinator at our school for the past three years. I have signed up to do a club in the past, but this year I decided against it. The funny thing is, I somehow ended up as the "supervisor" of a "treasure hunt club" organized by a group of sixth graders. It all started out innocently enough - with the girls in my classes asking which club I would be running. When this question became a popular one, I told them that they were welcome to pursue the "make your own club" option and I would be willing to supervise. Well, this "make your own club" idea hasn't gone in the past THREE YEARS (which is why I believed nothing would come of it). HA! All it took was the most popular little lady in middle school to round up the troops and VOILA: the "Treasure Hunt Club" was born. The first session is tomorrow. I will keep you posted on what the club entails exactly. I told them that they were responsible for the planning behind it (which means we may be in for some spectacular treasure!).
* Is it just me, or has CRAZY CAT LADY NATION started to take over the world? I mean, really. I know more of these people than I have ever known before...
* Today Phil had a certain VIP guest in his classroom! A former NBA player, along with our Director, Principal, Deputy Principal, Athletic Director, the Public Relations Officer and Principals from other schools. (So I suppose there was more than one VIP guest). He says it went great and the students loved every minute of it. Who doesn't love a good slam-dunk show?! And how many people can say they've worked out with a PRO?!
* Life before my iPhone must have been trying. I use my mobile for absolutely EVERYTHING! My newest favourite app is called "flashcardlet" and it allows me to make flash cards for my students, which they can use on their own smartphones. I think it's brilliant. It's FREE, too!!!!
* I love being the go-to person for Tim Horton's related questions. A colleague messaged me last night asking if the Tim Horton's here sells coffee grounds. Within seconds, I was able to respond with a "THEY SURE DO!!!!"
* The basketball team has started to refer to me as "Mrs. Coach". It's a term used in "Friday Night Lights" and I LOVE IT!
* You should see the brain breaks I have been using with my students this year. They are HILARIOUS. One of them is called "Bananas" and if I work up the nerve, I will post a super embarrassing video online to brighten your day. Let's just say that by the end of this chant-and-repeat activity, all 23 of us are giggling uncontrollably. The best part is that I rehearsed it at home with Phil and Nory before I debuted it in class!
* I wish I was in my sister's art class. She does the COOLEST things with her students and the final products are always outstanding. People like her have a knack for bringing out creativity in others :)
* I have a lot of rules when it comes to what beverages are allowed in this house. There is a firm rule against the purchase of any "punches", "drinks" or "nectars" (just ask Phil). That being said, I always make a small exception for artificially flavoured strawberry milk. I'm a sucker for it and I just can't help myself....
Okee dokee. Time to rest. My head feels like it is about to explode.
Toodles!
In the meantime, let's get on with our warm beverage catch-up sesh.
* Phil has been the after-school-club coordinator at our school for the past three years. I have signed up to do a club in the past, but this year I decided against it. The funny thing is, I somehow ended up as the "supervisor" of a "treasure hunt club" organized by a group of sixth graders. It all started out innocently enough - with the girls in my classes asking which club I would be running. When this question became a popular one, I told them that they were welcome to pursue the "make your own club" option and I would be willing to supervise. Well, this "make your own club" idea hasn't gone in the past THREE YEARS (which is why I believed nothing would come of it). HA! All it took was the most popular little lady in middle school to round up the troops and VOILA: the "Treasure Hunt Club" was born. The first session is tomorrow. I will keep you posted on what the club entails exactly. I told them that they were responsible for the planning behind it (which means we may be in for some spectacular treasure!).
* Is it just me, or has CRAZY CAT LADY NATION started to take over the world? I mean, really. I know more of these people than I have ever known before...
* Today Phil had a certain VIP guest in his classroom! A former NBA player, along with our Director, Principal, Deputy Principal, Athletic Director, the Public Relations Officer and Principals from other schools. (So I suppose there was more than one VIP guest). He says it went great and the students loved every minute of it. Who doesn't love a good slam-dunk show?! And how many people can say they've worked out with a PRO?!
* Life before my iPhone must have been trying. I use my mobile for absolutely EVERYTHING! My newest favourite app is called "flashcardlet" and it allows me to make flash cards for my students, which they can use on their own smartphones. I think it's brilliant. It's FREE, too!!!!
* I love being the go-to person for Tim Horton's related questions. A colleague messaged me last night asking if the Tim Horton's here sells coffee grounds. Within seconds, I was able to respond with a "THEY SURE DO!!!!"
* The basketball team has started to refer to me as "Mrs. Coach". It's a term used in "Friday Night Lights" and I LOVE IT!
* You should see the brain breaks I have been using with my students this year. They are HILARIOUS. One of them is called "Bananas" and if I work up the nerve, I will post a super embarrassing video online to brighten your day. Let's just say that by the end of this chant-and-repeat activity, all 23 of us are giggling uncontrollably. The best part is that I rehearsed it at home with Phil and Nory before I debuted it in class!
* I wish I was in my sister's art class. She does the COOLEST things with her students and the final products are always outstanding. People like her have a knack for bringing out creativity in others :)
* I have a lot of rules when it comes to what beverages are allowed in this house. There is a firm rule against the purchase of any "punches", "drinks" or "nectars" (just ask Phil). That being said, I always make a small exception for artificially flavoured strawberry milk. I'm a sucker for it and I just can't help myself....
Okee dokee. Time to rest. My head feels like it is about to explode.
Toodles!
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