Monday, July 29, 2013

Back to School Supplies

The Sunday papers were flooded with ads!  I always scour them to find the best deals for back to school supplies.  I always dig into my own pocket to purchase my favorite things so I know I'll have just what I need.  So I have two questions:  do you dig into your own pocket to purchase supplies you need as a teacher?  And if so, what is your spending range?

Currently, in my district, we get a small supply allowance.  I usually tap that first.  I buy a jump-drive for storing documents from the computer, and some other things that I know we use regularly.   My favorite items to purchase are dry erase markers, composition notebooks and crayons.

This year, I'm smiling as I am thinking about crayons!  There s a cute new picture book out by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers called The Day the Crayons Quit.  It's made it on the NY Times Best Seller list!  It's all about how crayons have feelings too!  Check out Oliver's website for more about the crayons...you'll never think the same of the crayons again.




http://www.oliverjeffers.com/picture-books/the-day-the-crayons-quit

What other school supplies might quit their jobs?  It's all about their point of view!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Back to the Classroom

Well, it's all official now...
Due to budget cuts, I am officially heading back to the classroom.  I received my letter of placement from the Board of Education and I will be going to teach at Robinson CLC in First Grade.  This will be awesome!  The building was newly constructed and dedicated in 2008.  It has updated technology and is bright and beautiful!  I am looking forward to an awesome school year with my new colleagues at Robinson.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

First Post

Wow, I have been learning so much about digital resumes and different ways to present yourself for job interviews.  I am trying to decide what would be the most unique way to present myself for an upcoming job interview...any success stories out there?

What kinds of questions would be asked?  Any advice?