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Monday, October 18, 2010

Can He Teach?

Teach: Tony Danza is a new reality show on A&E that follows Mr. Danza throughout his experience as a high school English teacher in Philadephia and airs on Fridays at ten pm nine central. I recommend this show to educators, parents, or anyone. This is a terrific program. Hope you enjoy it. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 11, 2010

Word Fun

Mom does not have a Halloween party at school. She does not want children without the money for costumes to feel excluded. A party will still be held. It is a Word party. Mom is going as WordGirl. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

What Matters Most?

For Mom, school sure is keeping busy. The principal of the school next door is leaving. Mom has been encouraged to apply for the job. Mom already knows the children and parents. However, J, the vice principal, is her friend and she does not want to compete against him for the job. The parents next... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Mending Fences

The parent who caused the problem which was discussed in the previous post came in yesterday to apologize to Mom, explaining that he has PTSD and experiences difficulty with new situations. Mom accepted his apology, and is looking forward to working with him to help his daughter R have an enjoyable... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

No Shelter

Yesterday was the first day of school for students. A parent arrived after school to pick up his daughter from Kindergarten. For the first time in her career, my Mom had to call the police on a parent because he appeared to be under the influence. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Foreign Language

There was a time when school was a safe place. A place where a child could grow and develop a lifelong love of learning. Sadly, school is no longer a safe place. Some disgruntled parents are calling for the resignation of one of Mom’s colleagues, following some false accusations being made against... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 6, 2010

Winds Of Change

My brother has recently accepted a permanent position as an aide at a different elementary school. He will begin the school year soon. However, if he finds a job in the business world, he will quit his job at the school. The principal is aware of this and is fine with it. How my brother's departure... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 2, 2010

Helping Hands

California is a state with many resources. Sadly, the serious problem of homelessness does not discriminate against anyone. Homelessness is an epidemic. Homelessness is a problem that knows no boundary. I was just watching a documentary about homeless children in Orange County, California. It is so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Kickoff!

I am so excited! My Redskins season tickets arrived yesterday. Before too long, the heat and humidity of summer will be replaced by the cool breezes of fall. I can't wait for the start of football season. Sports brings out the child in us all, doesn't it? Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Much Too Young

A friend of mine said that her friend’s son was killed in the storm. He was only six years old. Please keep the family in your prayers. Thank you so much! Sign in to see full entry.

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