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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 <><

Mr. Phan

There is a reason why we are wearing different school shirts in this picture. Mr. Phan was my teaching partner for the past three years. I had the privilege of planning lessons, laughing, and becoming friends with him during our time together. I will miss his laughter and insights and our shared love of  the best band ever: U2 and his alma mater the University of Southern California (Fight on!). I will miss our map dress up days and rivalry between Texas A&M and his adopted school Texas. It’s not always easy to find a work bestie, but I was fortunate and blessed to have him as one of mine for the 2019-2022 school year.

Summer 2022

Cue War singing “Summer.”  That song is in my mind and a part of my youthful memories of good music with talented musicians. I’ve visited the Plano and Frisco libraries, washed laundry, solved a few daily Wordle puzzles, and savored drinking my morning coffee from a ceramic mug without reheating it.

– 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 <><

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 <><