It is November already.

I am in shock that we are this far into the year. I was upset that the State meet was pushed back to this weekend, but I am still in high hopes for great things this Saturday. School has been great so far. I have tried to think about some of the things we talk about in class such as trying not to sound frustrated when dealing with a student in class that is off task. I used the idea of asking a student to wait to talk after class and I have a great relationship with that same student now. He really listened and calmed down since then. I am really happy about the reaction I have had from that same student when I am teaching a lesson or giving instructions. I also have made it a habit to stand quietly when I am waiting for a class to stop talking. At least one of the students will notice, sit still, and the rest of the class will follow the example. It works a lot easier and makes the students feel like you really do have the control of the classroom. Again, it has just been a great year so far.

October already!!

October is already here. The year seems to be flying by. I have made it this far into the year and managed not to fall ill like many. Last year, I think I had already had the flu at least twice. I am going through OJ like a champ and can always be seen washing my hands over and over again. One month to go in Cross Country and then it is time to take the Ski season serious by getting my gear out and waxed. Hope everyone else is having a great year too.

The year is off and Rolling.

I feel like the year is in full swing now. Everyone is getting into the flow of things and we are off and running. The new year feeling is gone and people are getting down to it. This is that part of the year when people are still sort of feeling it out, but they are on cruise control until about Halloween. Then there is a little stress until Thanksgiving and the Holiday season, but then the rest of the year seems to fly by. I feel a lot more at ease this year compared to last. I know what is going on around me and where or when I can help out a little more. So far it has been a great year.

My Office

This is my office at Avon Elementary School. I am slowly making my wall of fame with articles from the Vail Daily about the Battle Mountain Cross Country Team.

I am very proud of my kids in Cross Country. They went to Leadville yesterday and did things that they thought were not going to happen. They all set records. They saw how great they were for the first time. I see good things about to happen this season. They all think that they live in a shadow. They are having fun, workong hard, and growing in huge amounts. This is why I teach. I am very proud!!!!