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Article posted December 7, 2009 at 07:20 PM GMT0 •
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The kids are very excited! They are going to be sharing their blogs with parents at conferences this week.
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Article posted December 7, 2009 at 07:20 PM GMT0 •
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Enjoy
Article posted November 25, 2009 at 05:16 PM GMT0 •
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We have really been enjoying all of the learning opportunities that are available through the Project Intersect Grant. We have gone on a field trip to Pine City Trading Post and next week, we are going to an Art Museum to view contemporary Native art and a Planetarium to hear Native constellation stories. Jack Peel, of the Mille Lacs Ojibwe, came to present to us. For 3 whole days we learned about the Ojibwe way of life, and traditions. It was fantastic!
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Article posted November 25, 2009 at 05:16 PM GMT0 •
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Thanks!
Article posted September 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM GMT0 •
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A great big "Thank You" goes out to the parents, friends, family and STUDENTS who have taken the time to read and comment on our writing blogs. We have had a wonderful response! Is is very motivating to the kids to have so many people reading their writing!
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Article posted September 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM GMT0 •
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Summer Plans
Article posted May 20, 2009 at 05:25 PM GMT0 •
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My family and I are going to have a busy summer. The week after we get out of school we are going camping near the Boundry Waters. I can't wait to catch and eat a whole bunch of Walleye! I am going to be going to a teacher workshop for one week and teaching at a technology camp for 2 weeks. We will be camping in Cross Lake over the 4th of July. In August we are going to the Black Hills where Abby and Ellie are going to a Ranch/Horse Riding Camp. It's going to be a fun, busy summer!
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Article posted May 20, 2009 at 05:25 PM GMT0 •
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Pioneer Unit
Article posted April 28, 2009 at 08:30 PM GMT0 •
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We are right in the midst of our Pioneer unit. We are learning about westward expansion and the lives of the American Pioneers. The kids are in "wagon train" groups and they earn points to travel the trail from Missouri to Oregon by completing various learning activities. They have all updated their learning blogs with their latest "Pioneer Diary" entries.
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Article posted April 28, 2009 at 08:30 PM GMT0 •
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I talked to Gary Paulsen!
Article posted December 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM GMT0 •
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While I was at the TIES technology conference on Monday I went to a session about the Iditorod. During the session Gary Paulsen, my favorite author of all time, joined us via SKYPE. He was at his home in New Mexico. Gary has written many books about his experiences as a musher, but retired from running major events in the late 1980's due to heart disease. Much to my surprise and excitement his name was on the 2006 Iditarod roster. He had a blog which told about his preparations. And then, he scratched. And nothing else was posted to his blog. And I have wondered for 2 years what happened. So, during the live video session I asked Gary what happened. His first question was, "How graphic do you want me to be?" and his next question was, "Are there any kids in the room?". So, he told a group of teachers what happened. It involved a fence, a deep cut and blood. That's all I'm going to tell.
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Article posted December 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM GMT0 •
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What I'm Thankful for
Article posted November 26, 2008 at 06:52 PM GMT0 •
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I'm thankful for my wonderful family, my fantastic husband and my beautiful daughters. I am thankful for our house in the country. I am thankful to have such a wonderful job, that I look forward to every day. I am truly blessed.
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Article posted November 26, 2008 at 06:52 PM GMT0 •
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Eco Systems
Article posted October 3, 2008 at 07:48 PM GMT0 •
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We have been working on eco system projects for science. Everyone has done a fantastic job! We are going to do a really cool technology project that involves students using a green screen and superimposing themselves into a digital still picture. It appears that the kids are reporting "live" from their ecosystem. I can't wait to see the finished products!
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Article posted October 3, 2008 at 07:48 PM GMT0 •
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Speaking Eagle
Article posted September 11, 2008 at 06:47 PM GMT0 •
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This is a story I wrote last year about a day on the river with my nephew.
“It’s a perfect day for fishing on the river,” I thought, as the boat carrying my dad, mom, and 4 year old nephew Zach, sliced through the water.
I looked on as Zach proudly steered the fishing boat down the Crow Wing River. My parents kept a watchful eye, making sure that no mistakes were made that would threaten our safety as the boat was driven by a 4 year old.
The river water was a smooth as glass, the majestic trees lining the river bank showed in picture perfect reflection. The warm air blew in my face as we motored to our preferred fishing spot.
I breathed in deeply enjoying the fresh-water smell of the river and the surrounding green vegetation. These are the smells of my childhood. I have come to realize that the only time that I am completely at peace is when I am on or in water.
As we neared the fishing spot, I saw something large flying through the air. I turned my head, and to my astonishment, saw a bald eagle swoop down, snatch a fish from the water, and fly to the other side of the river, about two hundred yards away.
I could clearly see the eagle’s white head amongst the dark green foliage surrounding it. Then looking up into the tree that the eagle had flown from, I saw two young eaglets. Then, the mother eagle and the babies began calling to each other across the river.
I pulled Zachary close to me and put my check against his. I said “See Zachary, that’s the mama eagle over there and these are her babies. She is saying, “Hi kids. It’s Mom. I’m over here across the river. I’ve caught a fish and I’m eating it. Soon, I’ll bring one back for you. And the baby eagles are saying, “ We are safe over here in the tree, Mom. We are getting hungry. Hurry back!”
Zachary looked at me, his brown eyes shining. He said, “You mean you speak eagle?”
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Article posted September 11, 2008 at 06:47 PM GMT0 •
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New Class Added
Article posted September 7, 2008 at 11:39 PM GMT0 •
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This is the third year that I have used Blogmeister student blogs with my third graders. It is so motivating for third grade writers to have a "real world" audience. I love the feature that shows how many people have read your posts. We will be posting soon.
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Article posted September 7, 2008 at 11:39 PM GMT0 •
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