Propp’s Propaganda

This year, as I stated before, has been a huge challenge.  This year brought a new principal, a new grading program, and 84 minute classes!  However, I am happy to report that teaching on the block is something I now am used to.  I remember other teachers telling me that I would never want to go back to the 40 minute class period.  Now, I actually believe them.  Sometimes, yes, I said it, sometimes, I actually run out of time!!! I can’t believe I said that!  Planning is certainly more difficult and I find that the paper load is overwhelming!  I feel that students need to be held accountable for work that they complete during the 84 minutes and I really try not to assign “busy work”! Students can smell that a mile away.  Also, with help from Mrs. Huff, I am doing notebook checks in the form of small quizzes!  Some students are so proud of the organization of all of their work thus far in class. Organizational tools are so important.

I am really stretching myself to incorporate more technology into my classroom.  I have a projector, I just created my own web page for my classes and I am trying to find ways to utilize more programs that our school subscribes to that can enrich my classes such as power media plus.  Some of  my colleague’s have smart boards, I can start to envision myself using one of these now! I am trying NOT to have technology phobia.

This year I also started advising for the Yearbook.  In the fall, I thought I was going to go out of my mind.  Fortunately, I have a wonderful editor who has dedicated several hours of blood, sweat and tears.  Her underclass partner will be ready to go and be all prepared for next year.  Did I just say next year? I also have a very calm co-advisor.  There have been several times I needed his calm demeanor.

I really hope I am not jinxing myself. I hope that the year continues to move along smoothly.  I have to thank all of those people who have helped to smooth out all the bumps along the way

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