Tag Archives: Daily rant

Book Your Own Trip!

I was thinking last night and realized that I have met individuals who prefer to live in the Land of Ignorance like the Lethargarians of The Phantom Tollbooth. Hmm, if you want to live in the Land of Ignorance, don’t buy anyone else a ticket. Take that trip yourself.

–Mrs. Johnson <><

 

Bugs

I had a student or two playing some review games recently. Things were not progressing favorably, so the claim was made that “bugs” were in the computers. When things were going well, i. e., in a winning manner, the bugs had magically disappeared. I cannot make this up.

—Mrs. Johnson <><

Digging In

We have been in school for twenty-six days. It is said that we need thirty-one days to form habits. Some of my students are still learning good habits: raising their hands to be recognized, keeping hands to ourselves in the hallways, using a proper voice level while walking, and following directions. Each Monday, I ask the students to complete their planners for the week. I want them to write down the plans for the week so that it helps them remember when at home. Planners help provide a check-off list as well. Did I study for my quiz? Check. Did I complete that math homework assignment? Check. Have I practiced my musical instrument for band or orchestra and turned in my practice card? Check.

— Mrs. Johnson <><

Weekend Plans?

I plan to watch ESPN’s College GameDay tomorrow morning as I sip my morning brew. Look for “Ole Crimson,” the flag from Washington State University. It’s a tradition that it’s seen in each episode.

Mrs. Johnson <><

Time for a Change

Tomorrow, we begin our new marking period. Some students  will change class periods and the mode of instruction. Some are coming back to in-person school, so I will see their bright eyes over their masks. I plan to send a welcome email to them and a farewell email to those who are no longer in my class. It will have to wait until I have a second cup of coffee.

–Mrs. Johnson <><

Time to Work in the Garden

I need to do some work in my garden this weekend. Perhaps a snip or two of the hedges and tugging out wicked weeds who make the lawn look unkempt. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with my plans, but we shall see how it turns out. I guess there’s always next weekend, too.

Mrs. Johnson <><

Running Shoes are On. . .

I teach in three classrooms right now. One of them is my former classroom where I taught ILA for eleven years. My students wait patiently for me to get set up, and then once I let them in, I start walking back and forth through the room surveying their work. I guess I’ve got my “running shoes” on. When it’s time to dismiss my large classes, I have been playing Rochambeau or rock, paper, scissors with one student. If I win, the students on the opposite side of the classroom leave first. If the student wins, his side leaves first when dismissal time comes. They seem to like it. More anon.

–Mrs. Johnson <><

Mrs. J Has Skills!

Yep, I can write backwards, too!

 

We are learning virtually right now for the first three weeks whether parents opted for in person or virtual academy. As a result, I use Zoom to conduct my classes. Today I wanted to demonstrate the words “push” and “pull” factors. I realized I had to write them backwards so they would mirror properly on my Chromebook. Education is always learning and trying something you didn’t realize you could do. I will add this to my skill set. My virtual academy kids will get a kick out of seeing how well I write backwards one day soon. More anon.

–Mrs. Johnson <><