I just wanted to take time tonight to post two fun pictures from my trip to Aruba a couple years ago. I think this is me and my brother, but it might be Sarah. Snorkle goggles make it hard to tell. My dad likes to call this activity, "Goggling!" He is too funny. Anyway, I hope all of you are enjoying your summer. My brother, Sarah, and little Aidan moved into their new home! I can't wait to visit. I wish the California trip did not fall during the same time that my parents are visiting Mike, but who can pass up California! Craig is in Maine enjoying his lake house. I miss him already and it has only been one night. Sheesh. I am still working on Science curriculum until Thursday and then MY VACATION BEGINS!! I will be in Turners for Danielle's grad party and to dog-sit for Piper and Jackson. Then I am off to Los Angeles with Abbe until the 16th, then I get a turn at the lake house in Maine! Yessah! I will be sure to post many pictures. All the while I have a HUGE fund raiser to plan! Well, that is all for now. Miss you and love you all!! Hugs and Kisses!!!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Vacation of the Past
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Oh Where Is My Summer Vacation?
Whew! I am feeling exhausted at the moment. My brain is a bunch of mush and I am not enjoying myself. Our last day of school with kiddos was on Friday. It was bittersweet saying goodbye, but we did it. It was only a half day, so the other half we worked. We spent about 2 hours moving stuff. The 1/2 teacher and the 5/6 teacher are switching classrooms, so we needed to empty both of them out in order for rugs to be cleaned and swapping to happen. So, I helped move bookshelves, boxes, books, plants, file cabinets, and whatever else I could grab. Back and fourth I went. Then we spent an hour talking about lunch and assemblies.
I was dog sitting this weekend, which was nice, but not too relaxing as I was in someone else's house, watching their dogs. It was fun, but not relaxing. Monday I was back at school. We spent 4 hours moving more furniture, cleaning fridges, wiping things down and cleaning. My muscles hurt. Our principal took us to lunch at Panera, and we called it a day at 2. That was nice. Tuesday we were back at school where we planned next year for 4 hours! Yup! 4 hours. After that I made a few phone calls, mailed home summer school letters, and put a few things away. Still working. I got my balloon check, so I came home and paid many, many bills! That was no fun. Craig and I went to the mall. Trip is supposed to take a little over an hour, we got lost and it took almost 2! Yuck! We wanted to go to a diner, it was closed. I did get a good cheesesteak at Bently's though, so that was nice.
Today, back to school. Well, back to work. I am on the science curriculum committee and we started our 7 day work session today. 8 - 2:30. Tomorrow, Friday, and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week 7:30 - 3! Ick! Craig is happily enjoying his summer and I am still working. It is not easy. I am jealous and tired. Bleh. We are off to the cape this weekend for a wedding, then Craig is off to his lake house in Maine. I will be back to work in Keene, to Danielle's Grad party on Saturday the 5th, then California on the 9th. I hope to post more upbeat posts later. I am just a grouch today.
I better go get some ice-cream!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Go Celtics!
As I write this, Celtics are beating the Lakers 73 to 46. Hopefully when I am through, they will win their 17th title! Yay! : ) Go Celtics.
I started to type out my week and what has happened already, but it might be easier to bullet what is going on.
*IEP meetings
*Final conferences
*Putting together cumulative folders
*Working on slideshow
*Past students visiting our room
*Performance Pathways workshop
*Room clean up
*Student work pack up
*Jump up day
*Students getting into fist fight (Not in my room, but my kids! SHEESH!)
*One of my students punching his mother in the mouth and breaking her tooth!
*Make up French class
*Bulk ordering for next year
*Goodbye celebrations for our music and title 1 teacher
*Surprise announcements to the kids
*Tech portfolio project
*Charlotte's Web project
*Making class awards
*Baking mini cheesecakes
*Watching the Celtics
*WiiFit
*Sleep
That has been my Monday and Tuesday! The rest of the week festivities are;
*Graduation Rehearsal tomorrow morning
*Graduation Thursday morning
*Charlotte's Web video Thursday afternoon
*Dance party and award ceremony on Friday our LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Half Day
*Dogsit Friday - Sunday
What are you up to???? Celtics still ahead 79-48! Wooooh!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Fun Day at the Farm
So today we had so much fun! We got a little bit of a late start, but we made it there on time. One of my favorite parts about the ride to Candia, two third grade boys and one fourth grade boy, in the back seat of my car, singing Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. I called back and said, "Do you mind if I turn this up a little? I love this song." They replied, "Yeah." Apparently they all loved it too. They had their DS and PSP's going as they sang in a high pitched voice, "KEEP BLEEDING, KEEP KEEP BLEEDING LOVE!" I had to smile. It was so darn cute. Then, they got on a whole new track and were making motions to the cars that would go by. One boy yelled up to me, "Ms. Mullins, be careful because they might ram us!" I had to laugh!
The farm was cool. I loved the reindeer's antlers, they were just beautiful. We saw 3 new lynx kitties, 3 silly pigs, many momma and baby goats, 2 shining black bears, baby lambs, trumpeter swans, tons of horses and cows, a camel, porcupine, wolverine, wolves, mountain lion, owls, hawks, ducks, oxen, and ummm.....foxes. The weather was gorgeous! We took a tractor ride, a hayride, and some of the kiddos rode on a pony. We ate lunch, checked out the gift shop, and then went to Puritan's for ice-cream. Yum! I would re-do that day in a heartbeat, although we were 20 minutes late getting home! Oops!!
Tomorrow is a normal day, well for the 6 1/2 day mark, and tomorrow is field day at Otter Brook!! I get to lead the kiddos in badminton! Wooo! Super fun.
Love ya!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Record Breaking Day
In 1984 the temperature in Keene rose to a scorching 94 degrees. Today... 97! Today was a super hot day. Schools in CT and MA were canceled due to the heat. NH, however, went to school and merely escaped melting! We had our curtains pulled, the lights off, the door closed, and one lone fan moving some air around. Poor kiddos were so hot. Never before have then been so well behaved though!!!
On my way to school today, I pulled off of Rt 9 and stopped at the stop sign. As I went to turn, I had to wait and let a duck and her 7 little ducklings pass by. It was one of the cutest things I have ever seen. Yup, that is right. EVER! Mommy duck was going so fast and her little ones could barely keep up. I tried to pull out my camera phone, but they were too quick for me. They made it across the street and down the hill in no time! Too cute!! : )
Tomorrow we are off to the Charmingfare Farm for the day. It should be another hot one, but I guess the humidity should be better. We are petting some farm animals, walking on some hiking trails, taking pony rides, and eating some ice-cream. It is going to be so much fun! I can't wait.
Things are still pretty hectic! I am counting down the days until I can RELAX! Whew!
I hope you are all doing well! I love ya!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Weekend Plans
Hey everyone. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. There are things I am looking forward to and there are things that I am not. Here is my weekend run-down!
Saturday -
Finish writing my narratives for my kiddos report cards
Bowling Party at Yankee Lanes with my 4th graders
Sunday -
Meeting with Abbe to plan California and talk August fund raiser (the date is Aug. 9th)
Jeffrey Donnis' graduation party
Calling hours for Jane Shea
Monday -
Jane's funeral
Possible conferences in the evening
I hope your weekend is much more fun than mine will be. I wish I was at the beach with Aidan, Mike, and Sarah!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Sad News
It is with deep sadness that I am posting this blog tonight. Katie's mother and best friend, Jane Shea passed away this morning at Franklin Medical Center. I speak for so many when I send Katie and her family my deepest sympathies, sincere thoughts of love and support, as well as all the hugs I can imagine. Katie, I love you and I am so sorry for this loss.
Another reminder to all that life is way to short and it can change in an instant. Love everyday, all day. I love all of you and I am so thankful to have you in my life.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Counting Down the Days
As of right now, I only have 11 1/2 days left to teach my 3rd and 4th graders for the year. Wow! Where did time go? Things are super hectic! This week is spirit week at school. Monday the kiddos were allowed to chew gum during the day, yesterday we wore our PJ's, and today was twin day. Tina was my twin! Tomorrow is crazy hair/80's day and Friday is beach day. It is pretty fun! The kiddos really get into it.
I have been busy completing my self-evaluation for the year, grading like a mad woman, and getting my narratives done for the report cards. In the classroom the kiddos have been taking their end of year assessments and organizing their portfolios. They too are practicing their skills writing a self-evaluation. It is so hectic!
On Friday, our school is headed to Otter Brook to celebrate field day. It is such a pretty area and the kiddos get the chance to swim all afternoon. It is so cool! Saturday I am going bowling with my 4th graders as our last hurrah together. That is always a fun time. Sunday is my cousins graduation party, Monday I have my portfolio conferences with students and parents, Wednesday we are going to Charmingfare Farm in Candia, NH, and it just goes on and on! So, hopefully you know why I am not posting as often. I am a little swamped! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and fabulous weekend!!! Love ya!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
My Little "Sister" Graduated
On Friday night I went over to my alma mater and watched my neighbor, Danielle, graduate from high school. It was 9 years ago that I was on that very stage, getting my diploma! Woah! I met Danie when she was a little girl running around in diapers. I was her babysitter for 8 years! She is like a little sister to me. It was so surreal. In any case, Danie is off to beauty school in the fall to work her magic with hair, make-up, and nails. Congrats Danie! I am very proud of you!! Love, hugs, and kisses!