Nerd pride is real.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Martial Arts Achievements
Being picked to demonstrate is an honour.
Congratulations from the instructor.
And a certificate to display!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Spring Again
This is my favourite time of year. I keep telling everyone this again and again. I measure this time of year by the flowers in our garden. Two days ago the irises popped out in bloom. They are deep purple and have an amazing aroma. Our clematis is going full blast and is now as tall as me. It grows, I swear, 4 inches a day! Soon the evening primrose will be blooming, signaling the middle of June. My daughter's birthday arrives...
Our pond is getting very interesting. We finally, after 3 years of trying, figured out how to over-winter goldfish. And to top it off, we have got a filter installed so the fish can actually SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING. We have bullfrog tadpoles that were put in there last summer and I'll bet they are about 3 inches long.
The only mystery is what happened to the turtle. We had him given to us last fall when someone brought him into school. He dove into the pond when we released him and we haven't seen him since. Maybe a raccoon got him or something.
Our pond is getting very interesting. We finally, after 3 years of trying, figured out how to over-winter goldfish. And to top it off, we have got a filter installed so the fish can actually SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING. We have bullfrog tadpoles that were put in there last summer and I'll bet they are about 3 inches long.
The only mystery is what happened to the turtle. We had him given to us last fall when someone brought him into school. He dove into the pond when we released him and we haven't seen him since. Maybe a raccoon got him or something.
Drawing to a Close - Again
This is the end of my first year teaching primary. It has gone by really quickly. All in all it has been a very enriching and rewarding experience, and it has done much to rejuvenate my heart for teaching. The open minds of my grade twos have been very refreshing, while at the same time I have learned tons about how limited their experience and knowledge of the world is.
As the last few weeks of this school year melt away, I'll be busy with various special activities. For instance, we are making a banner for our Country Music Day. There will be a year end classroom art project that the students contribute to, like a quilt or something. And, all the while, I'm looking at our present grade ones and trying to imagine what joys and surprises I'll have teaching them next year!
As the last few weeks of this school year melt away, I'll be busy with various special activities. For instance, we are making a banner for our Country Music Day. There will be a year end classroom art project that the students contribute to, like a quilt or something. And, all the while, I'm looking at our present grade ones and trying to imagine what joys and surprises I'll have teaching them next year!
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