Relay for Life took place this past Friday and it went quite wonderfully. Last year I walked for the entire 12 hours and ended up with blisters on my feet, cramped legs for the next few days, and an unusual sleeping pattern. This year I went for about 3 hours and walked maybe three laps. Horrible? Probably, but I got henna done on my arm, my blood pressure taken, and they had a sample rubber breasts where you tried to feel the lumps for breast cancer. I also made the luminary bag and ribbon for Greg and did a whole lot of socializing. I actually feel bad that I didn't walk more, but every time I got on the track to walk I was side tracked by someone.
Greg gave his speech and it went really well. He made many people cry. He started his speech with: "How many of you are 21? How many of you turn 21 in the last month? Now how would you feel finding out you have cancer less than a month after your 21 birthday?" This was the part that made everyone drop a tear or two. I was very proud of him for his speech. I recorded his speech on his camera, but it ended up being sideways and the file is too big to send so right now I'm in the frenzy of trying to upload it onto YouTube.com. I'll post what I got of the speech once I figure it all out.
I was really enjoying my break from making lesson plans and I guess I took my time for granted and really should have used it more wisely b/c I have to make plans now. Starting next week I will be doing 1/2 time teaching where I will be co-planning with my mentor teacher and teaching blocks 3 and 4. I believe the week after that I start full time teaching, but I'm not completely sure. As for next week so far I have to make a percent tip to a bill worksheet, which I finished tonight! (Yay!). Then, I have to make the review game for their test that they will have on Friday. I haven't been here for the entire unit, so we'll have to see what I end up with. I'm thinking I'll just do Jeopardy because I've been pretty good at it.
The sixth graders are taking their ITBS tests this week. Here is a question to ponder:
Should students fill in unanswered question bubbles on their answer sheet when they have one minute left or should they leave it blank because the ITBS is supposed to show how much the student knows? Here is my take on this: If the students fill in the bubbles, its because the teachers want them to. If they pick a letter and fill it in all the way down they are likely to get a couple more right which boosts their test scores, which makes the teacher and the school look better. If they leave the bubbles unfilled then they are showing what they truly know. They weren't able to get to those questions, therefore I guess its not a knowledge based assessment, but how fast can you take this test. I think when I'm in the real teacher seat I'll probably take the teacher's side on filling in the bubbles, but I think for now I think they should just leave them blank to show the test makers that they have too many questions for that time for some students-hopefully leading to more students in smaller group settings. I guess I could debate forever, so I'll end right here.
As for now, only some of my spring break pictures and pictures from Relay for Life!
Greg as a leprechaun-He won't be happy with me if he sees this online.
My favorite spring break buddies at Lego Land in Mall of America!
Cammeo and I ran across the mall to get a picture with this guy while our guys waited at the miniature golf course.
The winner for dinner is: Bubba Gump Shrimp! Run Forrest Run!
The Relay for Life crew. Jon and Shelley are getting married this summer! Greg and I are their attendants.
My cancer boy, Gregory giving his speech.
Shelley and I got henna done at the Relay for Life event.
This is us!
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