Tuesday's Tidbit

Random fact for the day:

The dot over the letter 'i' is called a tittle.  Hehe..Try to use this information in a conversation today.

Friday's Favorite

Today's favorite is the show Weeds.  This is the best show on television.  Think Sopranos, but instead of a mafia killer, it is a drug dealing mom.  The acting is superb and the writing is unbelievable.  After each show I always wonder...what will they think of next???    Since I don't have Showtime I buy the seasons and right now I am counting the days until season 7 is released.  Make sure to check out Weeds!
http://www.sho.com/site/weeds/home.sho

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday's Tidbit

Top 6 reasons for being late for work:

 

1) traffic

2) oversleeping

3) procrastination

4) chores

5) car trouble

6) having sex

 

What is your reason for being late? 

Friday's Favorite

Check out the movie Food Inc.  It is a great documentary about where are food comes from...just beware you will want to start your own home garden after watching it.  For more info visit http://www.foodincmovie.com/

Tuesday's Tidbit

In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations....Did you get your turkey yet?

Thank you for all those who have served or are currently serving for our country!

They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.

By Joanna Fuchs 

 

Friday's Favorite

This website is just for fun...check it out.

http://www.drawastickman.com/index.htm

Happy Friday!

Work Ethic in America?

Taking the easy way out is the American way...unfortunately this article just confirms what I see everyday in my classroom.  What will this mean for our future?
 
Check it out...
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203733504577026212798573518.html?mod=WSJ_hp_editorsPicks_1

Tuesday's Tidbit

In 2004, 64 percent of eligible voters made it out to the polls on Election Day, putting us at 139 on the list of countries that hold free elections, just ahead of Tanzania.

Happy Election Day! Make sure you take the time to vote today!

Daylight Savings

Enjoy your extra hour today!

Friday's Favorite

One of my new favorites....

This website allows you to access your bookmarks from any computer. Very cool!  Enjoy!

http://www.symbaloo.com/

Wake-up Call

Check out this article...I wish even half of my kids I teach were this motivated.  My favorite part was when they mentioned about the lack of technology in the Shanghai classrooms.  Basically, spending more money does not equal learning.  Motivated students and good teaching does! Wake up America!

http://dailynightly.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/02/8601934-shanghai-kids-show-intense-spirit-for-learning

Autumn Nor'easter

Some things I learned from this storm....

• It is possible for a foot of snow to be on the ground before November in CT.
• Halloween can be cancelled! 
• Heat, hot water, refrigeration, and gas are necessities.
• Difficult times bring out the best in people and sometimes the worse.
• When given unexpected time off, one will waste it.
• It is time to have trees trimmed around power lines if the tree is still standing.
• Be grateful for "ordinary" days. 
• Eventually, life returns back to normal.  (Back to school I go tomorrow)

Hopefully, you learned a few things from the Autumn Nor'easter.

Tuesday's Tidbit

There are exactly 60 days left until the end of the year!  Make sure to hurry up and finalize those New Year's Eve plans.