Students were given the following two images and told to incorporate them both into their writing. This was my favorite take on th...

     It's no secret that I volunteer for the local animal shelter.  My favorite volunteer duties are photographing & naming the anim...

Back in 5th grade this year, & starting out with a bang. This extra credit project was a huge hit, though I think we all had too much ca...

Thanks to all the kids who participated in the National Dog Day poster contest! The winners were... Araceli (Grand Prize!)  Laraina & Na...

Here's the link to the sample AZ MERIT TEST ITEMS. To view/practice the math items click the math tab and then the link to the stu...

I've been a bad teacher-blogger this year. Chalk it up to additional stress both at home & at school, plus a new volunteer gig at th...

Check your mailboxes, I sent you all postcards today! :)  Before heading to Scotland I visited the ruins of this old church, Wenlock Priory....