tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3624824988911320322024-03-13T17:18:43.645-07:00Passion in Portable LandSusan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-540896500318812572020-05-25T17:19:00.001-07:002020-05-25T17:19:31.470-07:00Where has the time gone?<br />
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I've been MIA from blogging for 4 YEARS!
I can't believe it's been 4 years since I last posted. So much has
happened to me both professionally and personally during this time it’s hard to
know where to start. I think I’ll work
backwards starting with where I am now and what I’ve been up to. <o:p></o:p></div>
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2019-2020 School Year:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Currently I am closing out the
school year as an Administrative TOA (Teacher on Assignment) at the High School
Level! YES! You read that correctly. I’m at the HIGH SCHOOL! <o:p></o:p></div>
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This is basically an Assistant
Principal Internship. My High School is
quite large too! Over 2,600 students in
9<sup>th</sup> -12<sup>th</sup> grades! I’ve spent the year learning and growing in
the roles of Dean of Discipline, Testing Coordinator, Safety and Security Lead,
Assistant Athletic Director, Science Department PLC Administrator, and any
other duty as assigned by my principal. It’s been quite the year! I’ve loved every minute of it! <o:p></o:p></div>
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September 15, 2019: I became GRANDMA for the second time to a
beautiful little girl, Phoebe! <o:p></o:p></div>
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2018-2019 School Year:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I stepped out of my comfort zone and moved up to Middle
School! I taught 7<sup>th</sup> & 8<sup>th</sup>
Grade English Language Arts to students with disabilities. I served students as a Co-Teacher and as a
Resource Teacher. I wanted experience teaching
Exceptional Students as well as teaching at the secondary level. It was a wonderful experience! As I was looking to move into an
Administrative Role, I didn’t want my only classroom experience to be at the
elementary level. I had to work hard to
develop a positive growth mindset among my students. They were so defeated with school and
learning. I relied heavily on John
Hattie’s Visible Learning research of teaching strategies and practices with
high effect sizes. I also used much of
what I learned at The Ron Clark Academy to motivate students and to bring a
passion for learning into the classroom!
I’m sorry to say that I don’t have a single classroom photo! I never got the chance to slow down long
enough to snap a photo! It was life in
the fast lane for sure! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Summer of 2018: Trip to Hawaii! After a grueling year of intense research and
study my husband and I flew out to Oahu Hawaii to visit with our son who is
stationed there. I was a bucket list
trip for sure! <o:p></o:p></div>
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March 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2018: I became GRANDMA for the first
time to a handsome little boy, Jaxon!<o:p></o:p></div>
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2017-2018 School Year:<o:p></o:p></div>
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My husband and I spent this year completing our second master’s
degrees in Educational Leadership. Yep, we did this TOGETHER! We spent every Saturday from 8:00-5:00 in a
classroom at Stetson University in Deland Florida for an entire year! When we weren’t teaching, planning lessons, or
grading papers we were spending hours and hours reading and writing about
educational leadership! There wasn’t
much time for sleep let alone writing posts for my blog! <o:p></o:p></div>
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2016-2017 School Year: This year was spent bringing life and
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-69005462174826352492016-09-11T06:45:00.000-07:002016-09-11T06:45:04.979-07:00Passion in Portable Land Joins the Ron Clark Revolution!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my opinion, there is nothing more exciting to a passionate educator than being invited to visit <a href="http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/" target="_blank">The Ron Clark Academy!</a> I had been dreaming of going to <a href="http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/" target="_blank">RCA </a>ever since Ron Clark started inviting educators to tour his Amazing School. I also love reading blogs about the life changing experiences that other teachers had after their visits, and how they were impacted by what they saw at RCA. Since I simply didn't have the $$$ to sign up for a visit myself, I tried to participate in several book studies featuring Ron Clark Books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Naturally, I jumped at the opportunity to participate in a book study of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/End-Molasses-Classes-Unstuck-101-Extraordinary/dp/1451639740" target="_blank">The End of Molasses Classes by Ron Clark</a> facilitated by my principal, Mrs. Young last spring. I love Ron Clark books because they are full of fun and exciting ideas, strategies, and solutions for teachers, so I quickly jumped at the chance to participate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then after our first group discussion about the book, my principal announced that she was going to take a group of 10 from the book study to visit The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA!! SHUT UP!! My heart stopped beating and I had to catch my breath as all of these crazy thoughts ran through my mind. "How is she going to decide?" "What do I need to do to become part of this group?" And then fear struck... "What will I do if I'm not chosen?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I looked around the room many of my friends, and coworkers had similar looks on their faces. I began to imagined all of us fighting over the tickets like crazy Black Friday Shoppers you see on TV! Oh my!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mrs. Young then announced that she would have a random drawing of names from a hat in front of all of the book study participants. My heart stopped again as disappointment filled my heart. I'm just not that lucky and I never win anything. A few moments later all the names had been drawn and my name was not. I wanted to cry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's right, I wasn't going. My heart sank so low that I thought I was going to throw up! It was devastating realizing that I wasn't going to get to go. I was so jealous, but I tried to smile for my coworkers as I fought back the tears of disappointment and told myself that I would just have to save my pennies and go myself eventually. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then the unthinkable happened. One of the lucky winners became ill and wasn't able to go on the trip. The good news is that she is all better now, but last May she was not able to travel. Mrs. Young was was going to hold another drawing! This time I didn't get excited and wasn't even remotely hopeful. I couldn't bring myself to attend the second drawing. I had made peace with the reality that I wasn't going at this time and I was alright with it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Guess what?? My name was drawn! Thank goodness you didn't have to be present to win! After hearing this news I was a little shocked, and felt like it was all too good to be true. I tried to keep my excitement contained, just in case something went wrong. It wasn't until we were all standing in front of The Ron Clark Academy Gates that I let the excitement take hold!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My view upon arrival! The front gates of RCA! I felt like a crazed Elvis Fan in front of Graceland. RCA is to teachers what Graceland is to Elvis fans! WOW!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was so overwhelmed by the whole experience that I didn't get any really good pictures! Everything was so fast paced and full of energy that I simply tried to take it all in like a sponge! The only regret that I have is that I didn't get a picture of me with Ron...but I did get "Slide Certified" and I jumped on the trampoline! Thank goodness one of my coworkers recorded me on the trampoline. Its a hoot! This was the first 30 minutes of entering RCA!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stay tuned to Passion in Portable Land throughout the 2016-2017 school year as I document my part in the Ron Clark Revolution! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">April already??? I missed February and March! So much for my New Year's Resolutions to blog at least once a month! Ha! Time flies when you're having fun! I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.ohboyitsfarley.com/" target="_blank">Oh Boy It's Farley for her monthly Currently Linky Party!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm <u style="font-weight: bold;">loving</u> the fact that spring is here and soon my pool will be warm enough to swim in. It won't take long now that we are having temperatures in the high 80's and low 90's on a consistant basis. I can't complain really. I live in paridise! I do wish my pool was heated so I could enjoy it more during the winter months...maybe someday. </span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-61703553768165086542016-01-02T06:28:00.004-08:002016-01-02T06:49:32.501-08:00Currently January 2016!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I'm joining Farley over at <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2016/01/currently-january-2016.html?showComment=1451745373376#c4065967150890693272" target="_blank">Oh' Boy 4th Grade </a>for her <a href="http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2016/01/currently-january-2016.html?showComment=1451745373376#c4065967150890693272" target="_blank">Currently Linky Party!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u><i>Currently</i></u></b> I'm enjoying having the time to read, blog, and create without feeling guilty about not spending time with my hubby. He is content with watching an English Premier League Soccer Game across the house. I can <b><i><u>hear</u></i></b> the announcer in the background, but the rest of the house is quiet...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I <b><i><u>love</u></i></b> having time...no appointments, no demands, just time to do what ever I want or nothing at all...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm <b><i><u>thinking</u></i></b> that I should really begin to lesson plan, I'm wasting this time, and that I won't have anymore time once the alarm clock sounds Monday morning. But, I just can't bring myself to start yet...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm hungry. I've had a cup of coffee, but I'm <b><i><u>wanting</u></i></b> something sweet. There is a piece of coconut cream pie calling my name, but I've had so much junk over the last 10 days...I also <b><i><u>want</u></i></b> to fit into my pants on Monday...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Holidays are over so I guess I <b><i><u>need</u></i></b> to take down all the decorations. If I don't do it today, then it won't get done until...Lord only knows!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My <b><i><u>one little word</u></i></b> is balance because that is the word that I need to try to capture in my life. I try and try, but balance never seems to stay within my grasp...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year! I'm starting 2016 off with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/2016/01/five-for-friday-linky-party-january-1st.html" target="_blank">Kacey @ Doodle Bugs Teaching! </a> for her Five for Friday Linky Party...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good Bye 2015 and Hello 2016! It's hard to believe that another year is coming to a close and a New Year is about to begin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I created this Student Goal Setting Packet last year for my 4th Grade students, and they loved setting goals (New Year Resolutions) for themselves. I decided to update the packet for the 2016 New Year! It's an excellent writing activity to help students get back into the swing of things after the long winter break. You can find it <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-New-Year-2016-Resolution-Writing-1620582" target="_blank">here at my TpT Store!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really enjoyed last year's <a href="http://passioninportableland.blogspot.com/2014/12/out-with-old-in-with-new.html" target="_blank">Out With The Old & In With The New</a> Linky Party, so I thought maybe I would give it a try again this year. It is my hope to inspire more bloggers to spend a little time remembering and reflecting on 2015 then going ahead and setting new goals for 2016! I'll start...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, my husband & I celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary! We had a magical night! My husband, Al, made sure everything was very romantic. We spent a lot of time talking about our future as "Empty Nesters" and what we wanted to do. My sweet hubby wanted to spend more time together because he was worried that we would grow apart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This warmed my heart, and of course I agreed. As I look back on 2015 here is what I remember the most...I blogged only TWICE! What? Yep, you read that correctly. I went from 34 blog posts my first year to only 2 during my second year. However, I spent a lot of time enjoying my husband, family, and friends. We didn't do anything super amazing, just enjoyed each other, family, and friends. It was wonderful! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #575757; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">1. My first resolution of 2015 is to try and not break any resolutions that I make here today. Easier said than done, right? </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">(EPIC FAIL!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">2. Blog at least once a week in 2015! Even if it is a quick post just to say hi to my blogging friends. </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">(Again, EPIC FAIL!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">3. Publish at least one new TpT product each month. That's only 12 new products! I know I can, I know I can!! </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Passion-In-Portable-Land" target="_blank">(I created and published 6/12 items for my store!) </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">4. Walk/Exercise at least 5 days out of the 7 day week! (Notice I couldn't give up my M & M's just yet?) Maybe for Lent... </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">(I was able to accomplish exercising 3 days a week, and I eventually gave up the M & M's in order to lose 10/20 pounds!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">In summary, I accomplished some of my goals and I had a fantastic year. In truth, I had modified my goals on 1/6/15 to include spending more time and having fun with hubby! (</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">This was a huge success!!)</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) Continue to spend time and have fun with my hubby, family, and friends! YOLO!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) Try to return to blogging because I really missed it. Maybe once a month?</span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-29199107475777648422015-07-03T07:01:00.000-07:002015-07-03T07:02:18.432-07:00Stop!! Don't let your Brain Turn to Mush!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer is in full swing down here in The Sunshine State. Many teachers & students are enjoying staying up late, sleeping in, swimming in the pool, theme parks, traveling, and of course the beach! As a teacher, I look forward to the summer as a time to unwind, relax, and recharge my teacher batteries. I try to let go of all the stress and demands of the past school year, but I still worry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I worry about this very real threat to all students everywhere during the summer. It's called Summer Brain Drain and it is real! Google it and see! The results are Shocking!! An average student can lose between 2-3 months of academic learning during the summer! That's an average student so I'm afraid to know what happens to a student who is at risk or below level. YIKES! This is why we spend so much time trying to whip our students' brains back into shape each and every school year. By the time we have gained back what was lost over the summer a quarter of the school year is gone! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What can we do to keep our students' brains from turning into mush? Well, this summer the teachers at my school are working together to try and fight this battle. First we invited PARENTS and STUDENTS to an End of Year Summer Resource Fair at our school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each Grade level was represented and filled their booth/table with fun activities, websites, games, and other ideas to send home with parents over the summer! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our school district purchased every teacher a<a href="https://www.readinga-z.com/members/index.php" target="_blank"> Reading A-Z license</a> and all of our students have access to <a href="https://www.raz-kids.com/" target="_blank">RAZ KIDS!</a> Shut-UP!! No Lie! For those of you who aren't familiar with the <a href="https://www.readinga-z.com/members/" target="_blank">Reading A-Z reading resource website</a> check it out! Long story short, my students have access to a leveled reading library all summer long and I can track their progress, see what they are reading, and monitor their quizzes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Math we set up our students on the <a href="https://www.prodigygame.com/" target="_blank">Prodigy Math Game website! </a>This site is free for teachers and students! They make their money off of parents that purchase game upgrades, but you don't have to purchase anything! Teachers can track student usage, skills, give assignments, etc...It is amazing and fun!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For my rising 5th Graders, I am keeping in touch with them over the summer using Edmodo! This morning I posted a big shout out to those students utilizing RAZ KIDS & Prodigy so far this summer and praised them for helping fight Brain Mush! I also told them that we would have a pizza party for all those that participated this summer during the first week of school in August! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've also challenged my students with trying to read all 15 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Finalists for 2015-2016! We are sharing out which books we have read and recommend on Edmodo! Here is a picture of my Wild Reader SSYRA Book Stack! I'm starting with Nerd Camp, which was recommended by one of my students! </span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-56342173496432492362015-01-04T16:29:00.001-08:002015-01-04T16:29:35.907-08:00Getting Ready to Return to School-Ahhhhh! Too Much To Do!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wonder how many of us are preparing to return to school this week and are spending the evening working our tails off trying to get all of our planning finished. Ha! This is how I feel because I have procrastinated until now! I tried to get a jump start on my planning earlier in the week, but was easily side tracked and distracted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This is a picture my husband snapped of me snoozing by the pool Friday afternoon when I should have been trying to get my lesson plans finished for</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> this coming week. He titled his Facebook post, "Roughing It During The Last Days of Christmas Break!" It was very difficult, but somebody had to take a nap!</span></div>
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I had a wonderful break spending much of my time with family & friends, relaxing, and just having a good time, but...<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I mentioned this new product in last week's <a href="http://passioninportableland.blogspot.com/2014/12/sunday-fun-day-12-27-14.html" target="_blank">The Sunday Scoop</a> that I was trying to finish it. Well, most of it is finished now so I decided to go ahead and add it to my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Student-Goal-Setting-Through-Reflection-Data-Analysis-1631926" target="_blank">TpT store (here)</a>. I will continue to update this product as I add the finishing touches to the ELA & Math Standards, student graphs, teacher grouping & planning, and the home-school connection pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This packet also includes my <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Happy-New-Year-2015-Resolutions-1620582" target="_blank">Happy New Year 2015 Resolutions</a> along with how to set your SMART GOALS! You may want to just try the Happy New Year 2015 Resolutions first, and if you like it, then you may want to checkout the <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Student-Goal-Setting-Through-Reflection-Data-Analysis-1631926" target="_blank">Student Goal Setting Packet. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was completely inspired to create this product after participating in a Twitter Chat for 4th grade teachers, #4thchat, prior to Christmas Break! It was amazing, and if you are a 4th grade teacher I highly recommend you join us for the next chat scheduled for tomorrow, 1/5/15 starting @ 8:00 pm EST! Then I came across this fabulous <a href="http://www.3rdgradethoughts.com/2014/11/working-on-weekly-class-smart-goals.html" target="_blank">blog by Stephanie Van Horn...</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stephanie blogs about starting her 3rd grade students on weekly SMART Goals! I spent at least an hour scouring over her wonderful blog and outstanding ideas! I haven't incorporated her ideas yet, but I've written them into this week's lesson plans! Thanks Stephanie! Go Check her out!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, it's time to get back to my lesson planning! I'm off task yet again! Man, this is going to be hard to focus this week. It's a good thing I'm goal setting! HA! Happy New Year all, and I hope you have a wonderful week. </span><br />
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-69612672546941704682014-12-28T06:35:00.001-08:002014-12-28T06:47:56.979-08:00Sunday-Fun Day 12-28-14!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good Morning! I'm linking up with <a href="http://teachingtrio.blogspot.com/2014/12/sunday-scoop-122714.html" target="_blank">The Teaching Trio for their fun Sunday Scoop </a>Linky Party! I've been wanting to do this for quite some time, so I'm excited to finally have the time to do it! I just love Christmas Break! I have time to relax, blog, create, read, rest, and catch up on things I really want to do and enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are a few things that I just have to do, but not many! This brings a smile to my face. I must replenish the food supply since everyone is home and eating all the time! I've started my lesson planning, but need to finish. I keep putting that one off, and both of my doggies need to visit the vet for their yearly check-up. That's not too bad of a "Have to do" list. I probably should make the effort to change out of my comfy PJs and actually go to the grocery store today or I could just order pizza and wings...hmmmm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm working on a new product that I'm hoping I'll be able to finish before the New Year! I'm creating a student goal setting package that includes data analysis, student reflection, and how to write SMART Goals! I'm very excited about it. I'm also hoping for a little motivation to start cleaning out my office area. I have piles and piles of papers that either need to be filed or shredded. It is ridiculous really! I just keep walking away from it...This might really be a need, but I'm not ready to put it there just yet! Ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm happy to join my sweet hubby on our comfy sofa for some extra cuddle time and football! I love that he is a teacher too, and we enjoy our vacations together! Yesterday we were productive and worked together to clean the pool/deck area. Today, we want to be LAZY together. </span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-55148144211000820862014-12-26T15:03:00.001-08:002014-12-26T15:35:46.789-08:00Out With The Old & In With The New!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Only a few days left in 2014! Wow, where has the year gone? 2014 felt like a whirl-wind of activity & change. I don't know about ya all, but I say, "Bring on 2015!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started Blogging on 1/20/14!! What an adventure Blogging has been. So much to learn and so little time to do it all! I would like to give a SHOUT-OUT to my Blogging Mentors over the past year:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://headoverheelsforteaching.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Joanne Miller @ Head Over Heels For Teaching</a> for inspiring & motivating to get started. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and to <a href="http://rockinandlovinlearnin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alison @ Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'</a> for being a great blogging friend. She just got hitched and I can't wait to hear all about it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then in August, Several things happened all at the same time! First, I upset the apple cart by moving schools, (I love my new school-home by the way!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, Florida decided not to use The Common Core Standards, (WTH???) Instead, the powers that be in Tallahassee developed MAFS (Mathematics Florida Standards) & LAFS (Language Arts Florida Standards). The new standards are a hybrid of Common Core and The Sunshine State Standards! FUN!!!! Learning to teach with the depth & rigor of Common Core, with a Florida twist, for the first time without new materials/resources has taken all of my extra time. This is the main reason I haven't been a part of the blogging world since August. I always feel like I'm a day late and a dollar short with everything!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then there's the fact that my baby boy, my sweet little boy dropped out of college and joined the Marine Corps! It was enough to drive this mamma insane! I have had a few months to adjust to the idea and I have to admit that I am now ONE PROUD MAMMA!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remembering when he was a boy (4th Grader) wanting to become a Marine...Standing on the Yellow Footprints at Parris Island, SC for the first time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I went through a mourning phase from August-Mid October. Then I was able to see my boy, now a Marine for REAL!! My heart just swelled with pride...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starting a Blog was definitely a good thing! I want to continue to blog more in 2015!! My TpT production was definitely bad!! I want to become more productive in that department. I have to find time to fit it in. I enjoy it, and it is fun sharing with others. I need to loose weight. I've gained 20 pounds in 2014, which is a BAD!! I want to change my eating habits and walk/exercise everyday! I say this as I stuff peanut M & M's into my mouth...<sigh> I want to change the colors in my life. House color, hair color, and who knows...maybe even my toe color!! Lastly, I want to finish projects that I have started in 2014! These unfinished projects include Darci's Quilt, painting the inside of my house, landscaping the backyard, and converting the empty bedrooms left behind by my now grown children into a home office and a<strike> Naked Room</strike>! Hee! Hee! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. My first resolution of 2015 is to try and not break any resolutions that I make here today. Easier said than done, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Blog at least once a week in 2015! Even if it is a quick post just to say hi to my blogging friends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Publish at least one new TpT product each month. That's only 12 new products! I know I can, I know I can!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Walk/Exorcise at least 5 days out of the 7 day week! (Notice I couldn't give up my M & M's just yet?) Maybe for Lent...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't get me wrong. I love blogging and really enjoy reading what is going on with everyone. However, I have had to cut myself off in order to live my one word, Balance! I've been pretty successful with dividing my time up between my family and school, so that means blogging is what gets pushed to the side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This makes me sad because I really enjoy blogging! I have come to realize that I was a <strike>little</strike> LOT obsessed with the blogging world! found myself spending hours and hours reading, commenting, posting, creating, TpTing, Pinning, etc...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, this weekend I've decided to add a little blogging world back into my "Balanced" life! I'll share 2 family and 2 school random things with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While M.I.A. I've spent my time with my husband Al! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have enjoyed our "Empty Net" which means FREEDOM! It has been so nice to not have to worry what the kids want or need, and just focus on the two of us! We eat, drink, and are marry!! HA! We both teach, so you know that means we are poor and can't quite travel the world just yet. We did increase our $$ going towards our retirement since we don't have kids to pay for anymore. We do spend time making plans for our future together. Where we want to go, see, do! I love our time together. It is very romantic and comforting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I blogged about starting the <a href="http://www.devstu.org/making-meaning-whats-included" target="_blank">Making Meaning Reading Comprehension Program with the Vocabulary Supplement Component from The Developmental Studies </a>Center before I went M.I.A. I am ecstatic with the results I am seeing with the level and depth of thinking my students are expressing! I wish I had someone in my classroom that would remember to take pictures of what this looks like, but we are always so deeply involved in our discussions of text we forget to capture it! I did remember to take a picture of our Reading Community Anchor Charts. They remind us of what our classroom community should look and act like!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Math instruction has changed the most for me this year. I'm learning how to teach with more student exploration built into my lessons. It is challenging for me, but I'm loving the results!! My district has embraced the Hands-On, Minds-On approach to math instruction. Many hours of research and planning went into the district Math curriculum map for the 2014-2015 school year. In my opinion, this year's Math Curriculum Map is by far the BEST I have ever seen or worked with. Kudos to Volusia County School's K-5 Math Department!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My fifth random post is about my family. Mainly my son, Erik. He graduates next Friday, 10/31/14 from Marine Corp. Boot Camp! For me, the last 13 weeks have passed by slowly! It has been absolute torture not being able to see him or even hear his voice. Erik has written many letters home letting us know how much he LOVES Boot Camp, reporting how time is flying by, and that he can't wait to finally be a Marine! He also reports how much he has grown, how much he misses us, and that he can't wait to see us again. We are all proud of him and are bursting with excitement with only 6 more days to go!! We ordered shirts to wear on Family Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WOOSH! That was the sound of my second week of school flying by, and Zzzzzz, was the sound that I made by 8:00PM last night! I was exhausted which is pretty much the consensus of every blogger that has returned to school prior to Labor Day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is very exciting! I have my very own kit and have started to build my Classroom's Reading Community! I was also given the <a href="http://www.devstu.org/product/mmv-cp4-feu" target="_blank">Vocabulary Supplement that compliments the program! </a>I love it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So far we have established our classroom Reading Community, routines & procedures for Class Meetings, Listening to our Partner, and how to share our thinking with making connections to the text! Stay tuned for more sharing on how effective this program is for All my students!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Random Thing #5 is dedicated to my son, Erik. He has completed 4 weeks of Marine Corps Boot Camp. I have received 3 letters from him so far and he sounds up beat, motivated, and in good spirits! This warms my heart. He has 9 more weeks to go! Next week he has Water Survival Training! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm confident he will excel since he is a Florida Boy, Surfer, and an Excellent Swimmer! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course I spent the week orienting myself and my students to classroom procedures and expectations. I use a behavior clip chart to manage student behavior from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Clip-Chart-Behavior-Management-System-Cute-Polka-Dots-731737" target="_blank">Teacher Tools and Time Savers.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last, but certainly not the least. I received a wonderful letter from my son, Erik. For those of you that don't know, Erik is in Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC. I am a very proud Mom-ma! He sounded great, like he is actually enjoying all the craziness! I could hear his sense of humor and personality through his writing! It warmed my heart! He will start week #4 out of 13 on Monday! I can't wait till Graduation on October 31st! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's the very last Monday before I officially have to report back to school TOMORROW! Even though I've been working in my classroom everyday for the past week it is sad to me that this is my very last day of summer vacation! I started several projects this summer and did not complete one! I blame this epic failure on my weakness for the sun and pool. They just kept calling my name to come outside and enjoy them, so I did! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is why I am so excited to FINALLY link up with <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3251974915&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=2757601&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Tara for her Monday Made It Linky Party over at 4th Grade Frolics!</a> I've actually managed to MAKE a few things for my classroom! WHAT? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know, I know, I'm a year or two behind. In my defense, I've wanted to make these for a couple of years, but when I moved out into Portable Land there just wasn't enough room to utilize them in my classroom. Now that I am relocating into a nice spacious classroom I have room! Here's what I did to make them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, I went to Home Depot and had two pieces of plywood cut down to fit on the lip of the crate. I took the crate with me so it was easier for the nice young man to measure and test the fit of each piece he cut!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once I had the foam glued onto the plywood I cut a piece of fabric and then stapled it to the plywood! I did have to pull the fabric tightly and I tried to fold the corners like a present. The good news is that NO BODY is going to look at the bottom of the seat! Yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been on a Made It roll! As I was moving into my new classroom I took note as to what I inherited and what I needed to bring. My new classroom DID NOT have white boards and I had to leave a beautiful magnetic set at my old school since they were purchased with Title I funds...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've got ONE MORE! I need a chair for my Morning Meeting/Read Aloud area, so I decided to paint an old wooden rocking chair that we have moved out of the house and onto the back porch. It just didn't fit anywhere in our house, and my husband just couldn't part with it. Too many memories... I worry about this chair being exposed to the humidity outside. It belonged to my husband's grandmother, and she, along with my mother-in-law, used it to rock my husband, his brothers, and my children when they were babies. It was perfect for my classroom!! It stays in the family and it will be put to good use!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lastly, I MADE IT a whole week without my boy! He left last Monday for Marine Corps Boot Camp. He will be gone for a total of 13 weeks, and only 12 more to go! Here is a picture of us before he left. I am so proud of him and the man he is going to become! Love you Erik!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm feeling a little conflicted at the moment. On one hand, I absolutely DO NOT want summer to end! Then on the other hand, I am REALLY EXCITED about my move to a new school!!! My summer has been a WONDERFUL experience that has left me feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and ready to tackle another school year! So I say...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. ALWAYS provide feedback and assist students with correcting any errors in the process side. This was very important. The process activity serves as an exit slip/formative assessment of how well your students grasped the concept.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You might recognize the above lesson from <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/4th-Grade-Interactive-Reading-Notebook-aligned-with-Common-Core-736781" target="_blank">Nicole Shelby's 4th Grade Reading Interactive Notebook! </a> I loved Nicole's lessons! I used this along with other lessons throughout the year. I was teaching a 3-4 combo class, so my notebook was a little crazy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I'm going to have to make a new INB this school year since I'm only teaching 4th grade, and Florida has decided to rename all their <strike>Common Core</strike>, {cough, cough} I mean Florida Standards...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm still brainstorming ways to incorporate Donalyn Miller's Reader's Notebook and other close reading lessons into my INB! I'm open to your ideas so LINK UP!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are just joining this party for the first time you might want to visit Week 1 and check out the great ideas from that party...<a href="http://passioninportableland.blogspot.com/2014/07/interactive-notebook-linky-party-week-1.html" target="_blank">(CLICK HERE)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lastly, I've decided to only have this party occur once a month, but the Link will remain open for the month, so feel free to link up as many times as you want during the month of August! I can't wait to read your posts! </span><br />
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-51718472622486708022014-07-31T09:07:00.000-07:002014-07-31T23:21:02.527-07:00Positive Thinking Thursday (Cutting the Mommy Strings...)<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today I'm linking up with Jennifer at<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3193052555&group=6714777&frame_type=b&blog=6714777&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank"> Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for her Positive Thinking Thursday (7/31/14)!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so glad you have this Link up Jennifer! I am in need of some positive thinking today! Please ask me why! "Why?" I'm so glad you asked! My son is leaving Sunday for Marine Corps Boot Camp! That's only 3 days away!! I'm so very proud of him, but this Mamma is having a really hard time! It is hard to let go, cut the umbilical cord, and let him become a man! So I searched for some inspiration and found this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I cried...in private, when I found this quote. My son is tired of seeing me cry, so I have to be stronger now. When I cry he thinks I'm Not proud of him, and that's just NOT true. He doesn't understand why this is hard...for me. I tell him it's a "Mom Thing" and NOBODY can understand unless you are a MOM!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Erik will attend Marine Corps Boot Camp at Paris Island, SC...Home of the SAND FLEA! LOL! Since my husband is a Former Marine Erik is considered to be a "Legacy Marine Recruit" Right now he is only a POOLEE, which is lower than pond scum. Then he will become a RECRUIT, which is just above poolee, but still lower than pond scum. He won't be a Marine until he graduates Boot Camp! </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so thankful for Diane. She has been an absolute inspiration to me as a fellow blogger. Diane provides me with support, advice, encouragement, and friendship. She also invited me to be a guest blogger on her very own little space. I went from 30 followers to over 100 in only a week! I am so excited to be able to help promote Diane and her blog! Dedicating this post to her is the least I can do to help her celebrate her blogging success! </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I live in Deltona, Florida which is located in Volusia County. There really isn't anything special about Deltona other than the fact that it has over 90,000 residents! It is just one great big residential community filled with houses, stores, schools, and more houses...you get the point, right? </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So why does my family stay here? Well, because Deltona is close to everything! That's right! Drive 30 minutes west and you are in Orlando and all of it's glory. Drive 30 minutes east and you run into the ocean! I think it's perfect! </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I first moved to Deltona in 1984 from Ohio. I was only 14 years old back then. Shhh! Don't tell anyone how old I am. Then after I married my husband Al, I had to move to NC where he was stationed in the Marine Corps. Al and I lived in NC for over 13 years. Then his parents became ill so we packed up and relocated back to good old Deltona in 2003 in order to assist with their care. Since then we have established our educational careers, raised our children here, and eventually plan on retiring here. If you need me, I'll be out by the pool!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's Right! I'm starting my own Linky Party for Interactive Notebooks! I love them and want to share my ideas with you. I also want to learn more ideas from others. I know many of you have experience using Interactive Notebooks and have super fabulous ideas that you are just dying to share with me, Right? Well, I hope you are because I am ready to learn from YOU!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To start this party off let's share what we use for Interactive Notebooks. Do you use Composition Notebooks, Spiral Notebooks, 3-Prong Folders, or 3-Ring Binders? </span></div>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24.639999389648438px;"> Well, I prefer spirals because there is less cutting involved! Many prefer comps because spirals can become twisted, and catch on everything. I have the perfect solution! DUCT TAPE!! Yep! See pictures below! </i></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24.639999389648438px;">I posted about this earlier. You can read more about using duct tape<a href="http://passioninportableland.blogspot.com/2014_05_01_archive.html" target="_blank"> here!</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;">There are so many fabulous Interactive Notebook ideas floating around that we need a place to share and celebrate. I believe that it is time for a party! Since this is my very first Linky Party I have a few rules. Mostly because I'm a newbie and need to build my following. Here's how you can help.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: medium;">1. Grab my new INB Party Button and link up with a fabulous interactive notebook idea! </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I can't believe that it is already July!!! Summer, please slow down you are going by way to fast! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of High School, 2010. Her team won the Atlanta Cup Tournament. Game went to down to a PK Shoot Out! It was too exciting to take pictures! I wanted to throw up! The most nerve racking soccer game ever!! Her performance on this team lead to College Scholarships! She even had an Official Signing Day! We are very proud!!!</span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-64084345610417981792014-06-30T14:19:00.002-07:002014-06-30T14:20:54.868-07:00Monday Made It (Editable Teacher Planner)!<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm linking up for the first time with <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3049511265&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=7135203&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for her Monday Made It linky!</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is my "Real" Monday Made It! I created a Teacher Lesson Planner for the 2014-2015 school year based off of Dr. Peter Brunn's <u>Lesson Planning Handbook.</u> Have you read this? If not, I highly recommend it to you! </span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-44042748330218095572014-06-28T07:32:00.003-07:002014-06-28T07:32:36.109-07:002014-2015 Editable Planner (Blue)<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The entire school year planner is now available at my TpT store! Just click on the link below the picture.</span><br />
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-31785192670663780482014-06-27T15:17:00.000-07:002014-06-27T15:17:25.107-07:00Five for Friday (6/27/14)<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm working on a new teacher planner for the 2014-2015 school year that was inspired by Peter Brunn's <u>The Lesson Planning Handbook</u>. Have you read it? I highly recommend it. It is an easy read and has changed the way I lesson plan! I loved it so much I thought I would share! I have a sample freebie at my TpT store. Check it out and let me know what you think. If you like it I should have the entire planner up and available by early next week. That's my goal anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you haven't read these two books they are a MUST READ for any Reading Teacher K-12! <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2983485675&group=5553235&frame_type=b&blog=5553235&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">The Brown Bag Teacher</a> has started a summer book study on Reading in the Wild. I'm a little behind because I just had to start with The Book Whisperer first. I'm so glad I did! </span></div>
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<br />Susan Kelleherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10425695971884306605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362482498891132032.post-64683129117089611872014-06-21T06:37:00.000-07:002014-06-21T06:37:22.185-07:00<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I spent the first three days of my summer vacation sleeping!! I was exhausted to say the least. This year really kicked my gluteus maximus!! I know it is because I'm getting old, but I'm in serious denial! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I didn't do a single thing until Father's Day! Then I woke up rejuvenated, cleaned my house, and pampered my husband! Okay! Okay! I had a little help from my kids too. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My best friend from college, Kelly, stopped by for a visit while she was in Florida with her family for vacation! It had been six years since we last saw each other. Kelly lives in Illinois, but we talk on the phone a lot! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I never had the "college roommate" experience because I was married to a gorgeous US Marine!! But if I had to have one I would have chosen Kelly! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kelly has two adorable children, Laura -12 & Jacob -10! We all went to the beach and enjoyed each other's company. I wish we lived closer...I also wish I had taken pictures, but completely forgot! What is wrong with me???</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> While Kelly was here we talked a lot about school. Kelly is a principal of a Pre-K/Kindergarten Developmental School for students with special needs and her district's Director of Exceptional Students! She is awesome! Kelly helped me to reflect on my school year and listened as I weighed the pros and cons of several different doors that have opened for me this past week. Best Friends are such great listeners. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then out of the blue another door opened up WIDE!!! It opened so quickly that I couldn't help but run right through it! I didn't even really think about it! Crazy! Needless to say, I spent the next three days packing up my classroom and moving everything I own into my garage. Boy, Oh Boy! It is a lot of stuff! </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Leaving my school was very difficult for me. I love my small farm school even if the water is poison! I have developed several very strong friendships with my co-workers, and the students are the best...</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My new school is less than a mile down the road! I get to teach one grade level, 4th! I will have at least 3 other teachers on my team maybe more, and one of them is a VERY GOOD FRIEND! I'm in a real classroom, not a portable that is falling down around me! Even though these are all positives. The real reason why I ran through that door...LESSON STUDY!! Yep! Call me crazy, but I have wanted to participate in a real Lesson Study Group for several years, but I could not motivate my coworkers to participate! My new school has several active Lesson Study Groups going that I may join, or I can start a new one! They are even reading the same resource book as me:</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Has anyone else participated in<a href="http://www.heinemann.com/products/E00964.aspx" target="_blank"> Lesson Study</a>? If so, please share your thoughts and feelings. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now that I have direction for the 2014-2015 school year I can move forward! The wheels are spinning again and fast! It's funny how a little change can rejuvenate and motivate you to keep moving forward. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In doing so, I'm going to participate in the Book Study started by </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2993217835&group=0&frame_type=b&blog=3739752&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">The Brown Bag Teacher</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As I was reading all the posts about the first chapter I became excited and wanted to join. Then I read that this is book 2 of a series! Well I just had to start with <a href="http://books.google.com/books/about/The_Book_Whisperer.html?id=rADhLfHWv3cC" target="_blank">The Book Whisperer first!</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Needless to say I'm going to be reading a lot, but that's what I love to do!! Enjoy your weekend! I know I will.</span><br />
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