Lasting Impressions

Today I recognized a parent of a former student and called her by her name, and asked how her 2 older boys were by their names.  She told me that I was amazing for having remembered all of that.  I thanked her, of course, but as I walked away, I realized I should be thanking [...]

I needed this laugh today!

This defines how my afternoon went today.  It is probably a good thing that conferences were done before break.  ‘Nough said…
Mrs. V

“You’re crazy, teacher.”

That just might be the understatement of the year, according to a few people. 
It is, however, a quote from one of my morning students.  This student likes to tell me this frequently and usually ends the statement with the question “You know that?”  Hmm, yeah, I probably know that, I teach preschool, don’t I?
Last Friday was Pancakes [...]

Use your imagination.

I remember using my imagination and could play for hours on end.  Both of my sisters had imaginary friends and had great imaginations too.  My two children at the ages of 9.5 and almost 12 have fabulous imaginations and rely on them for their “games” they play.  They tell joint “stories” together that are quite detailed [...]

How do you spell your name?

My last name is unique and maybe even a little hard to spell.  I gave up a perfectly sane, simple to spell maiden name for a moniker I’ve used since July 1991.  I taught my kids how to spell it using the Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho song that the Dwarves sing in Snow White.  When I spell [...]

A desperate plea to parents

Please read the newsletter and calendar we send home with your child.  It has vital information on it.  If you knew how many hours I put into typing up just the right newsletter and finding cute little clip art for the calendar, I think you’d be shocked.  I’m not even talking about the hours I [...]