Showing posts with label parent teacher conferences. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parent teacher conferences. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Where the Weekend Went ~Good Friends..Good Food ~Work Hard..Play Hard ~God Bless America

It has been tradition for us to gather with these friends
on Memorial Day. This was Pre-Coronavirus,
before Social Distancing was a part of our lifestyle.

This year was a different holiday, indeed.
We spent most of our weekend working at home.
Hubby worked hard on the yard and planting our flower pots,
while I worked inside on the everyday house chores.

A hearty weekend breakfast of eggs and toast...
my personal favorite is the Over-Easy Egg.

This is one of the Wash Tubs that my mom and I
used on Laundry Day. We salvaged it from the Farmhouse.

The highlight of our Memorial Day was the
Taps Across America event.
Trumpet and Bugle players around the world
came out to their balcony or front porch and
played Taps to honor America’s fallen heroes.

Several of us drove over to their neighborhood
to listen to our friend, Dennis, play his trumpet on the front porch.
He performed with perfection.

Later in the afternoon we gathered at Alan and Kari’s home
for some good food and great conversation...
with the appropriate Social Distance observed.

It was a beautiful evening, so we could be out on the patio,
roasting some marshmallows, making S’Mores.

If you are still in need of a mask for your summer outings,
I have several available in a variety of colors and prints.

Memorial Day is a special holiday to remember
and pay tribute to those that serve and
to their families who have given the intimate sacrifice.

Stay Safe and Well, Everyone.

Take care,
~Natalie

Thursday, April 14, 2016

What'cha Workin' On Wednesday leads to a busy, busy Thursday

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a highlight 
in our Yeast Breads Unit. I took a photo to show you 
how yummy they looked.

I also sent the photos to our daughters...

...and this was Amy's prompt reply!

Wednesday's Super Study Soup was Skinny Vegetable...
We are taking a break from the cheesy, creamy soups,
so that everyone looks fabulous in their prom attire!

On the home front, this was the scene:
Preparations for this year's last set of parent / teacher conferences.

Have a thoughtful Thursday, everyone.
Be kind to one another.

Take care,
~Natalie


Saturday, September 19, 2015

TGIF ~ Where the Week Went ~~Homemade Cinnamon Rolls ~~Our School Resource Officer Visit ~~The Taser Demonstration

It is still dark when I leave for work in the mornings.
During my commute, I enjoy a beautiful sunrise along with 
an awesome display of color and cloud patterns.
Every day is different.

Speaking of patterns...

It was Yeast Bread Week in my Food Class.
Our dough was nearly perfect.
Students did their best to shape it and prepare it for the pan

And, after the rolls were baked, they looked amazing.

Plus, this week was Parent Teacher Conference Week.
It is always beneficial to visit with parents...
And we got to show off our new ATEC Academy.

We are fortunate to have a School Resource Officer in our building.
We looked forward to his guest presentation in my Personal Development class.

 There is never a lack of volunteers to be handcuffed.

We also get plenty of volunteers for the Taser Demonstration,
but we can't do that to a student!

During the Mock Traffic Stop, we discuss 
what you should and shouldn't do if you are pulled over.

After a few field sobriety tests,
this young lady is free to go!

Here's a quick look at the taser.
Thank you, Officer Carlson.

Have a Wonderful Weekend.

Take care,
~Natalie

Monday, September 22, 2014

Monday Mania ~ Forecast for the Week: Highs and Lows

 Once again, our weekend didn't disappoint.
Dinner with friends...college game day, with friends...
and some time at home to clean, organize and prepare for our week.

In any career there are successes and challenges.
However, last week, I experienced the extreme for both.
Now, this doesn't happen very often, but a young lady was removed from my class for inappropriate behavior. Not, just the ordinary...but, concerning behaviors.

I am still thinking about her today, a week later.
(I said a little prayer for her in church yesterday.)
How can a 15 year old girl grow up to have so many issues?

And what does this have to do with Cinnamon Rolls?
Well, that is my success story for the week. It was Yeast Bread week in my Foods class...
and no one killed their yeast!

The rolls were beautiful and delicious.

Here is the Foods classroom where this takes place.
This term, of the 28 students, 20 are boys...
only 1 senior, 2 juniors, 4 sophomores, and the rest are freshmen.
Keep in mind, you can't see all of them here.
There are 2 more labs with 8 more freshmen boys behind the micorwave on the wall to the right.
My main mission is Safety First...
I don't think they are paying me enough!

Last Thursday, we held Parent/Teacher Conferences...
I think I reached a record high with 34 conferences.
Doesn't sound like much when I see 110 students a day,
but it does break down to about 10 conferences per hour,
from 5 - 8 p.m. The last hour, 8-9, is much slower.

google image~Line for iphone 6

Parents had a bit of a wait in a line outside my door...
maybe only 5 minutes, or so.
But one of the moms made my night.
She was next in line, I greeted her and brought her into my classroom.
She said, "We don't need to sit down, this will only take a minute or two."

"You don't have my daughter this term,
but when I came past your room, I just wanted to stop to tell you that you are her favorite teacher.
She is looking forward to your class next term."

Did I just make a remark earlier about my paycheck?
Well, you can't put $$$ on that...

Take care,
~Natalie

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

What'cha Workin' On Wednesday ~ Question of the Day ~ and Sometimes I just Laugh Out Loud

Tomorrow = first term parent/teacher conferences.
This week students are checking grades and handing in missing assignments.
So, I am correcting and recording like crazy tonight!

In Basic Foods class we prepared our Homemade Pizza...
and again, the never-ending debate...
does the pepperoni go under or over the cheese?
I overheard one student say, 
You have to put the pepperoni on top, so the customer knows what kind of pizza it is.
Obviously, he works in a pizza place with a lunch buffet.

How do you all layer your homemade pizza?

My Etsy Team is preparing for the Winter Gift Giving Season with our

to see my latest batch of decorated tins.

Ok...back to correcting the test I gave today...
I just have to share this...

Now...Remember...I teach at the High School level...
Did you notice this message on the top paper of the stack of school work in the photo above?
Yup...you're reading that right...
"I am aware that I got many wrong.
May this picture of a Giraffe give me +1 :)"

In 3 years, he is going to be in college.

Maybe.

Take care,
~Natalie

Thursday, April 14, 2011

What Happened to Wednesday ... and What? A Winter Storm Warning?!

It is midterm time.
That means Progress Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences...
...Tonight.
So Callie and I have been busy correcting and recording grades.


And yes...you read that right...
This is our forecast...
Snowfall predictions for our area are 6+ inches.

Stay safe and warm.
Take care,
~Natalie

Friday, December 4, 2009

TGIF & So Much to Do Saturday

I am so happy that it is Friday. I am looking forward to a weekend of decorating, laundry, baking, cleaning, shopping, cooking, creating, wrapping, visiting, ...just hanging out by the Christmas tree...


Yesterday was one of those 14 hour work days...yes, I was at school from 7:15 a.m. till 9:15 p.m. ...
Yes, it was parent/teacher conferences...yes, I am tired...

What do you all have planned?

Happy Weekend, everyone!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Whatcha Workin on Wednesday?

...Preparations for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Can you believe it is already mid-term? We have 4 terms, therefore, 4 nights of conferences each school year.

...So tomorrow, I will teach all my classes from 8:10 till 3:20. Then we return to meet with parents from 5 to 9 tomorrow evening.
...Since I leave for school before 7 a.m. and won't return until after 9 p.m...Yup, that makes a 14 hour work day...

Friday, April 17, 2009

Things in my Mailbox

We conduct Parent/Teachers conferences once every term, about midterm time...so yesterday was our fourth and final of the school year. That means yesterday was my 14 hour workday (not complaining, just explaining) as I went to the store at 7:15 a.m. to get supplies for lab, and returned home at 9:15 p.m. after the evening conferences. I did manage to get home from 4-4:40 in the afternoon to eat a quick bite, brush my teeth and dab on some perfume.



Anyway, this story is going somewhere...about once every five years, a teacher gets a note from a former student...and let me tell you...it really makes my day. I have kept each and every one of my precious notes in an envelope. This one was in my school mailbox yesterday, and somehow...my fourteen hour workday just flew by.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Things in my House Thursday XIV

Our kitchen has had fluorescent light panels in the soffets, providing us with great task lighting, without a lot of ambiance. Here is a picture of the panel above our sink and the panel above the range. For several months, there have been some problems...lightening like flashes...random off & on...so the project has begun. My handy hubby is taking out the old fixtures, filling in the huge cavity with sheet rock, and inserting recessed canister lighting.


Here is the new lighting above the peninsula. It certainly changes the atmosphere in my kitchen.


What'cha Workin' On Wednesday?
There was no time for crafting today...but I did get some prim bunnies listed in my Etsy Shop. Last night's focus was correcting & entering grades, as Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight. Yes, it's one of those days when we teach from 8:10 to 3:20 and conference from 5 to 9. To compensate for our extra time put in today, we will have the day off on Monday, Presidents Day.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Things in my House Thursday?

Can't show you my house today cause it is a disorganized disaster...a result of my "What'cha working on Wednesday"...
...which was preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences...so today is the day we teach all day and then meet with parents from 5-9...I have papers, projects, and computer gradebook on living room floor, ready to pack up and go to school.
...and also preparing for Winterfest, our local arts festival. Set up is tomorrow after work...I have projects, pricetags, display items in kitchen, dining room and living room, ready to pack up and move to the civic arena.
So...I am looking forward to a busy, and enjoyable, next few days!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Finish It Up Friday





















9:30 p.m. update...
...Well, this evening, I had some dinner with my DH...and since, have been hand stitching on these Christmas Tree ornaments. They are almost done...and so am I!









3:30 update...

I had a little lunch; enjoyed a 40 minute nap; did some housework; and prepared a package to take to the USPS. The freezing rain and snow pellets made driving a little slick!



12:30 update...
...these Santas are finished now, too! They were just waiting for their belts, which I purchased at the Nearly New Shop ... so, no two are alike. There are beans in their bottoms so they sit.

11:00 a.m. update...
...just finished these hanging Santas...I really like how their beards turned out. The belt is just tied in place and I'm still deciding if I like it...what do you think?











Today is Comp Day ... that means ... because we teachers spend 4 evenings during the school year conducting parent/teacher conferences, we get one extra day off each semester.
Now ... those 4 days are very long, because we teach from 8:10 to 3:20 and then conference from 5:00 to 9:00 ...and are back in school the next morning...
but having this day at home definately makes up for it!! I am focusing on the UFOs today!
Stay tuned to see my progress...

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