Tomorrow students head back to the classroom in my town. This little saying popped into my head as i thought about how to help my own student create a successful year for herself. Why not make school your next great adventure? Maybe you have heard this saying before: Your attitude determines your altitude. Your attitude… Continue reading Starting the School Year: Attitude Is the Difference
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#bethelight – Day 299
I have a fun idea. Next time you fill a punch card at business you frequent, hand it to the person behind you. Surprise them with a free drink, sandwich, yogurt, or whatever. sounds like a fun way to make someone smile... easy too!
#bethelight – Day 298
I need to work harder at this kindness thing. Today I got a little short with my husband as he was trying his best to help me with my big project at work. I let myself get super frustrated. We often have troubles understanding what the other person is saying and I let it get… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 298
Ending My Summer, but Keeping Plant Power!
Okay... I really need to make more time for food. Today I had trouble finding the time to make and eat food. So much to do and so little time to do it! I am happy to report that I didn't cave and eat crappy food just because I was starving. Last week was a… Continue reading Ending My Summer, but Keeping Plant Power!
Satisfying Hard Work
I am feeling very satisfied with the hard working, giving spirit of the kids and family members that came to work on the set over this Labor Day weekend. While others were spending time playing, these awesome people labored! Hardworking students really is an endangered species in today's environment. I am blessed to have a… Continue reading Satisfying Hard Work
Last Week of Summer
We have reached the end of summer... a little bitter sweet. Summer was too short. New chapters are always exciting. To celebrate, Lillian went to the beach with her youth group. We haven't been able to break away from life and get to the beach much this year. I am so glad that she got… Continue reading Last Week of Summer
#bethelight – Day 297
Today I attended an Eagle Court of Honor for a young man I greatly admire. I was impressed with the number of people there to support him and the number of people he credited with helping him along his journey. These caring adults willingly gave up their time to help him, and many other young… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 297
#bethelight – Day 294, 295, 296
Holy cow! I'm back at my crazy long days. The past 2 days I've been working hard at school getting ready for the school year. As I am not the teacher of record, the fact that I am cleaning, organizing and heading to the dump with random things from the stage space is helping my… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 294, 295, 296
#bethelight – Day 293
Today was a busy day with some work at the high school, lessons, and rehearsal. However, my daughter texted me, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. So I took an hour and went and did her dishes. Sometimes a girl needs her mom, even if she is a mom herself.
A Few Simple Ways Parent Involvement Can Help Increase Student Attendance at School
Over the past couple of days I have learned some shocking news about the success of students in public education. Let's just say, attendance is a major issue. News flash: teachers can't help kids learn if kids are not in class. I know there are all kinds of reasons for why kids aren't getting to… Continue reading A Few Simple Ways Parent Involvement Can Help Increase Student Attendance at School
