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School Supply List

August 12th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Students and Parents:
The first day of school is quickly approaching and I was reminded today that some of you might want to know what you need for Math class this year.  I have included the School Supply List for Math Class on a Google Doc…just click HERE!

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and that is why I succeed

August 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

I ran across a blog post this morning that got me thinking.  These two short video clips teach us that we might need to reconsider how we define success.

I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.
I’ve lost almost 300 games.
26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot…and missed.
I’ve failed over, and [...]

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Changing things up (again)

May 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Finals are in the grade book and I have found a moment to do something that, over the past several months and years, I have learned to love…blog and reflect…

A year ago I posted about change in my teaching assignment well, here I am doing it again…almost a year to date. As most of [...]

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Semester Test Schedule

May 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

1st Period Class
2nd Period Class
3rd Period Semester Test (9:40-11:00)
4th Period Semester Test (11:05-12:25)
REGULAR SCHEDULE AFTER LUNCH

Thursday, May 21, 2009

1st Period Semester Test (8:00-9:25)
2nd Period Semester Test (9:30-10:55)
5th Period Semester Test (11:00-12:25)
REGULAR SCHEDULE AFTER LUNCH

Friday, May 22, 2009

6th Period Semester Test (8:00-9:25)
7th Period Semester Test (9:30-10:55)
8th Period Semester Test (11:00-12:25)
Dismiss [...]

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For Cryin’ Out Loud, Wash Your Hands!

April 28th, 2009 · 5 Comments

If you have paid attention to any news outlet recently you have probably heard of the Swine Flu Outbreak this spring (CNN, FoxNews, Arkansas Democrat Gazette, KARK).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a great website where you can learn more about the swine flu outbreak.
The CDC recommends taking these everyday precautions:
• Avoid [...]

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The North Fork of the White River (a math problem)

April 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

North Fork Dam during high flow on Saturday, March 28, 2009

 
North Fork Dam during low flow on Sunday, March 29, 2009

During generation, the White River can really move some water!  A stick was seen moving 100 feet in 8 seconds.  LABEL YOUR RESPONSES A, B, AND C.
A. How many feet did the stick move in 1 [...]

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What does 1 Trillion Dollars look like?

March 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment

1000000000000
View more presentations from Bryan Mcdonald.

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