tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post4814895751862052887..comments2024-03-22T03:21:52.628-04:00Comments on Reading, Teaching, Learning: Slice of Life - Open HouseHolly Muellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-10298036358984646702014-08-19T23:06:34.364-04:002014-08-19T23:06:34.364-04:00I'm adding that book to my TBR list! Sounds l...I'm adding that book to my TBR list! Sounds like a wonderful and fun night for parents, students, and teachers! Love the lockers and lollipops idea!Dana Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074459005471978793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-85284502926170094402014-08-19T22:43:47.513-04:002014-08-19T22:43:47.513-04:00Just linked it, Carol. Thanks for the invitation!...Just linked it, Carol. Thanks for the invitation!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-75360093998853793602014-08-19T21:37:57.401-04:002014-08-19T21:37:57.401-04:00Go, teams! I love the way you all plan together fo...Go, teams! I love the way you all plan together for a cohesive opening day. My sixth graders have their discovery day tomorrow - lockers and big on our agenda, since thats what causes so many issues when school starts for real. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-52287535577662061802014-08-19T20:50:50.941-04:002014-08-19T20:50:50.941-04:00I love the "Lockers and Lollipops"!I love the "Lockers and Lollipops"! Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-29196442349852055292014-08-19T20:28:25.009-04:002014-08-19T20:28:25.009-04:00All sound like terrific ideas, Holly. What spirit ...All sound like terrific ideas, Holly. What spirit all of you have and caring for these students. I always think they're so brave, to show up to a new building, new classes, etc., & you have made it easier by far. I bet the parents loved it, too. Congrats-hope the day was wonderful!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-1471525588091654582014-08-19T20:10:12.480-04:002014-08-19T20:10:12.480-04:00Holly, the opening of school activities sound very...Holly, the opening of school activities sound very interesting as you ease your students and parents into their yearlong journey. Would you consider linking up this post about your opening to the Showcase of Teaching and Learning global share of best practices for others to see. You can find that link at http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2014/06/moving-our-learning-forward-via-virtual.html.<br />Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-80886807932917135922014-08-19T19:54:20.960-04:002014-08-19T19:54:20.960-04:00I just started teaching in the middle school this ...I just started teaching in the middle school this year and we use the teaming concept. I really like it. We have a teaming period and it has been so nice to discuss student needs and ideas to help them be successful. Here's to a great school year!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-76320754138483074812014-08-19T19:37:51.505-04:002014-08-19T19:37:51.505-04:00Sounds great!!! I've heard Jack Berckemeyer sp...Sounds great!!! I've heard Jack Berckemeyer speak before. He is AWESOME!!! Great ideas and so much enthusiasm! Best of luck with teaming!!! :)Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-4721366570909894762014-08-19T18:26:36.259-04:002014-08-19T18:26:36.259-04:00Sounds like you are off to a great start for this ...Sounds like you are off to a great start for this new school year! Cheers!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-74295173982077126652014-08-19T16:41:27.520-04:002014-08-19T16:41:27.520-04:00I love the idea of Lollipops in the Lockers! As I...I love the idea of Lollipops in the Lockers! As I sit here, I'm getting excited for my students to come tonight, and it will be community based as well. One of my favorite parts of my school as well. Best of luck to you this year! Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470220603745815384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-51682400985215541482014-08-19T08:58:10.551-04:002014-08-19T08:58:10.551-04:00Sounds like your school is more than a "profe...Sounds like your school is more than a "professional community"--it's a more inclusive community that includes students and parents!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2752544695499885154.post-71399799131600559002014-08-19T08:34:36.996-04:002014-08-19T08:34:36.996-04:00Wow! What an exciting way to start the year for yo...Wow! What an exciting way to start the year for you and your students. I love the collegiality here. We have team taught for years in 5th grade and I do think it is a good thing for students to get ready for the many teachers they will face in middle school. Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.com