The Bow Tie Teacher

A very simple math equation.

I have X amount of days before I return to school. I have Z² amount of things to do. I'm wondering Y I'm not out doing them?

101+ update: We've done 52 things on our list. I know why it's not higher and it's because some of these things just aren't my family. Next year I'll do a better job of personalizing the list or maybe I'll do one during Christmas break. 

Random Ratings:

Suits starts up again tonight! 5 bow ties

Having so much fun hanging with DD2 while DD1 is in VBS. 5 bow ties

I'm supposed to roll out my new blog in a week. I'm not nearly ready! 2 bow ties 

To all my fellow teachers, have a great last couple of weeks. To all parents please get your babies ready cause we're going to have an awesome school year. 

Did anyone do anything particularly interesting this Summer? 

 

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• Your child hasn't met 50 bestest friends as of yet. 
• Your child cannot quote any Dr. Seuss. 
• Your home electric bill has doubled. 
• Your child doesn't know where their swim suit is.  
• Your child hasn't touched that "Summer work packet" their teacher sent home. 
• You haven't said "whew, you smell like outside". 
• "Mommy, whats that building?" "It's a library."
• Your child hasn't been sun burned, bug bitten, climbed a tree, visited a park, zoo, carnival or pool, swung on a tire swing, or gotten so tanned you didn't recognize them. 
• They still haven't cleaned their room!

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I had a student A LONG time ago in 2nd grade.

*My third year teaching, the 1st time.  

Back to the story. He was a sharp guy. He worked hard and had super parent support. Matter of fact his class was the 1st and only class I promised that if any of the boys went to Morehouse and any of the girls went to Spelman I'd pay for their books all 4 years.

Well this summer my family and I were invited to his high school graduation. He was given a full ride, books and all to another great school. Besides me getting off the hook for books I'm really excited for him and his family. I met his 3rd grade teacher who kept in touch with him through out his school years. She assured me that it wasn't a fluke and that he was a really great student. 

So maybe we're making a difference. Just maybe this isn't for naught. 

Alright back to Summer time relaxation. I could really get used to this. 

READ!

A picture is worth 1,000 words, but you better be reading, too. This really provoked me. I don't keep track of the time we read, but I will be making sure it's at least 20 minutes of good, quality reading. I also noticed that this is just for the school  year. If a child doubles up during the summer or takes their Summer Reading list this number could be higher. 

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I don't know all the back story of Little Free Libraby, but I do know the little boxes are adorable. I've seen them a couple of times and noticed one near Trina's Summer Camp. So we stopped. Trina loved the idea of getting a free book. She later suggested that we bring some books to put in the library. My mind started racing. What if we did a Free Little Library crawl. Hit up 3 or 4 of these little buddies one weekend dropping off and putting in books! Our 101 things to do this Summer list has just grown. 

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