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June 2008 - Posts

This is for you first year teachers who won't have the money or resources yet when you begin your new career. BEG, BORROW, STEAL! Begin by going to experienced teachers in your district and asking them for assistance and ideas to begin your classrooms. Read More...

Posted Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:55 AM by MysteryTeacher | 8 Comments

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I QUIT SMOKING!!!

I have quit and I am proud of that. However, I have gained 5 pounds that just add to the tonnage I already carried. I am trying to curb my eating, exercise a little and not drink sodas any more and quit the ice cream. Imagine that? No wonder I am stressed. Read More...

Posted Friday, June 20, 2008 11:45 AM by MysteryTeacher | 6 Comments

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To All You New Bloggers...

Welcome to our world. I think you will get the hang of this is no time at all. I love reading your first experiences as bloggers. It takes me back. Some of us are technology immigrants and came to this technology world in a desperate attempt to keep in Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 4:13 PM by MysteryTeacher | 2 Comments

Richard was suspended part 2...

Some wonderful person was very concerned that I did everything right before I had Richard suspended. Let's start by saying...I have been teaching in this district for 22 years now. I know the rules, laws and procedures of the district. Let me also say, Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:21 PM by MysteryTeacher | 0 Comments

Out of pocket...?

Spending out of your own pocket for your classroom is not something I advise teachers to do. However, I have learned that if I want something for my class, I will have to go out and pay for it. I just do it. I started this job making $18,000 a year with Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:57 PM by MysteryTeacher | 2 Comments

I'm seeing a lot of retrospectives...

I think it is good for teachers to review their year. What can you change to make learning experiences better. But,... don't focus on the negative. Focus on the positive. Remember, you are doing the best you can with what you have and know at any point Read More...

Posted Monday, June 16, 2008 10:24 PM by MysteryTeacher | 1 Comments

Filed under: focus on the positive