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mrsb12247
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Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
07-22-2014, 01:10 PM
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9
Incentive systems
Posted By
mrsb12247
Discipline Without Stress
Read: Discipline Without Stress by Dr. Marvin Marshall. No punishments or rewards for behavior, just expectations that students identify by name, call one another out on, and are addressed as...
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BusyBoard
07-22-2014, 12:15 PM
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What is your favorite ink pen?
Posted By
mrsb12247
Pens
Pentech V5, fine tip. Love these!
Board:
BusyBoard
01-11-2014, 02:03 PM
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were my son's right violated? long story
Posted By
mrsb12247
Sorry for you!
I'm so sorry for your troubles. I did a quick google search and was fascinated to find that the laws seem to differ depending on the school and state. In NC, the law basically is that a student...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
01-11-2014, 01:50 PM
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4
Groups - Talk me out of it
Posted By
mrsb12247
My 7th graders are ALWAYS in groups
I start my 7th graders in groups from day 1. I agree with maryteach; you need to set your expectations clearly and be consistent with following through with your consequences.
That being said,...
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Teachers' Lounge
01-03-2014, 09:12 AM
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8
And NO SCHOOL in MN
Posted By
mrsb12247
Yay for you! Stay warm!
Yay for you!
Stay warm!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
01-03-2014, 09:12 AM
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13
For those with Snow Days...
Posted By
mrsb12247
Also in NH
Live in NH
Got out on 12/20, and haven't been back yet! (we were scheduled to go back Thursday 1/2) I love snow days!
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-27-2013, 01:59 PM
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baby girl name
Posted By
mrsb12247
Too masculine
I agree with the PP, she will have to spend her life explaining that she is a "she" and not a "he".
As someone who grew up with a long, complicated last name that required explanation, I can...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-22-2013, 02:41 PM
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25
I teach therefore I drink
Posted By
mrsb12247
Nightly!
A glass of wine (a real glass) almost every night with dinner.
Fridays and Saturdays if I go out for dinner.
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
10-22-2013, 02:35 PM
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11
Halloween Costume
Posted By
mrsb12247
Harry Potter
A graduation gown and some round glasses. Done!
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
10-02-2013, 02:34 PM
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4
Testing week
Posted By
mrsb12247
Partner work
Middle schoolers think any lesson where they can work together and pick their partners is fun.
Board:
BusyBoard
10-02-2013, 02:32 PM
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4
Documentation for assessment
Posted By
mrsb12247
We can't retain, but...
if we could, I would think progress reports, assessment results, any projects, and parent communication?
Board:
BusyBoard
09-30-2013, 12:26 PM
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3
How do I contact AESOP!? HELP!
Posted By
mrsb12247
Human Resources
You need to do it though your district human resources dept. You will most likely need to provide a copy of your marriage license as well.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
09-12-2013, 04:26 PM
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7
Seating arrangement
Posted By
mrsb12247
I arrange my desks in groups of four; 2 boys and...
I arrange my desks in groups of four; 2 boys and 2 girls. I change them once a month. I arrange the desks based on what we are doing: giant u, circle, pairs, etc... but generally they are 4s.
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
09-02-2013, 11:05 AM
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7
How many assignments in gradebook?
Posted By
mrsb12247
7th grade SS
Usually 4-5 quizzes
2-3 tests/projects
15ish HW assignments
5-6 classwork assignments
I always wind up with about the same....even when I feel like I'm giving tons, or just a little, it always...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-28-2013, 03:53 PM
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40
What Was Your Best Vacation Ever?
Posted By
mrsb12247
In the US, my picks are:
Oregon: Portland is the best city in the country, and you are close to Crater Lake, the northern California Redwoods, Mt.Hood, the coast, Willamette Valley, Mt. St. Helens
New Hampshire: (I live...
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-28-2013, 03:45 PM
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9
Life insurance?
Posted By
mrsb12247
Does your school offer it? I get mine (optional)...
Does your school offer it? I get mine (optional) through school and it's $8.00 a pay period.
Board:
BusyBoard
08-28-2013, 03:43 PM
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42
What children's names freak you out?
Posted By
mrsb12247
Colby Mason Colby Lexie and any form...
Colby
Mason
Colby
Lexie and any form thereof
Colby
Michael
Colby :D
Board:
BusyBoard
08-28-2013, 03:10 PM
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2
Missing "post a message"
Posted By
mrsb12247
need to read directions!
Yep! They did. Thanks...guess I have to follow directions too! :D
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-28-2013, 03:09 PM
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0
NOT the King's M&M's?
Posted By
mrsb12247
NOT the King's M&M's?
I am looking to do a "no taxation without representation" activity with 7th graders. In the past I have done the "King's M&M's activity" where you collect candy from each kid for random taxes, but...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-28-2013, 03:06 PM
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2
Missing "post a message"
Posted By
mrsb12247
Missing "post a message"
Trying to post a message to the Social Studies board but the link to post a message is missing. Is anyone else having an issue with any other page?
Board:
Teachers' Lounge
08-20-2013, 08:54 AM
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8
New Tattoo questions
Posted By
mrsb12247
Agreed
As someone with a "wth" tattoo of 15 years that I now regret, I just have to say that a tattoo really isn't a "wth" sort of decision. Think about where you want it, what you want, why you want it,...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-13-2013, 04:34 AM
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8
Class rules
Posted By
mrsb12247
7th grade
Be kind to everyone and everything.
It's simple to remember, easy to address. We also have levels of behavior and a simple "how long are you going to continue that level of behavior?" usually...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-12-2013, 09:41 AM
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8
How do you set up your desks?
Posted By
mrsb12247
Groups
I do groups of 4: two facing front, and two facing each other. I pretty much leave them that way except during testing, because I do a lot of group work and projects, so this turns the desks into...
Board:
Middle School/Jr High (6-8)
08-12-2013, 09:28 AM
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9
Homework Hassles
Posted By
mrsb12247
Would LOVE no HW policy
I would love, love, love, a No-HW policy. I can't have one, so this is what I do:
Counts only as their effort grade:
50% for 1+day late
0% if not turned in
If they don't turn it in at all,...
Board:
BusyBoard
08-09-2013, 09:32 AM
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9
Paper
Posted By
mrsb12247
Stackable "in trays"
I use just standard paper trays that stack for white-lined, yellow paper, and computer paper, and the kids access it when they need to . For large poster paper and construction paper I just stack it...
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