New Batch

Third Trimester is off and running. New faces, new energy, and another chance for me to improve on this year's lessons. Just look at these happy kids!

Grateful

An anonymous donor has given me money to purchase healthy snacks for our health class. Today we made smoothies. The Ninja blender was provided by FOBS. (Friends of Bigfork Schools)

Ancient Building Blocks

I brought 30 year old Legos to school for the kids to play with.  They are white and yellow, not the vibrant colors of most Lego sets. I can learn a lot about a student by listening and watching them play. Plus, its just fun.

Good Work

Today is one of those days that I feel good about the work I did, and I feel like celebrating. As I drove out of the parking lot I thought... Dairy Queen! A good old favorite reward for just about anything. Then I remembered my commitment to just say no to sugar for awhile and I thought... Alley Connection! Our family's favorite place to celebrate the big stuff. Then I got home and decided a nap would do. So here's what I'm celebrating with a nap:

Achievement: submitted a nutrition and physical activity grant.
Respect: received a heartfelt thank you letter from an 8th grade student/friend.
Fun: watched my students cook and clean. They are so well-trained I didn't have to do/say a thing.
Freedom: turned over Friday's 3rd grade girls group to my 7th grade co-facilitator.

I Love My 8th Graders

I wasn't there today, but according to Mrs. Sullivan, the class waited patiently for the sub to arrive, and Grace brought healthy home made blueberry muffins to share. I have worked with these kids since 5th grade and it will be so fun to hear of their accomplishments in high school and beyond.

Sick in bed

I am thankful for:

Zoe and Brenda and Jill and Jill covering for me today.
Tea with honey and lemon.
Steve running to the store for chicken soup.
My iPad keeping me connected from bed.
Sleep.
The drip drip drip sounds of spring outside my window.
Prayers.

Everyone should be this well- cared for when they are sick.