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Thanks,

Mr. Mac

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!

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 over, and over again in my life.
And that is why I succeed.

- Michael Jordon

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 you know, we will be opening the middle school this fall and I am very excited to be a part of it. I have now had experience in the K-8 setting (at Augusta Elementary) and the 7-12 setting (Pangburn High) and I will now get the chance to experience the 5-8 setting. I have truly enjoyed working with Mr. Rolland and the staff at the high school and will be sad to leave but I am also looking forward to working with Mr. Ramsey and the 5-8 staff in a BRAND NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING.

As many of you may know, I graduated with an M.Ed in Educational Leadership this spring, which enables me to be a building principal. As of yet I have not been offered a job. It is with mixed emotions that I report this. I LOVE working directly with students. The past six years have given me some great memories and experiences however, I would also like to move to the next level and try to put my experience to practice in the Principals Office. I am in a win-win situation. If I get a principal job I would be achieving a major life ambition. I KNOW I will be a great Building Leader. But, if it doesn’t work out this year I will be working at a GREAT school district for a GREAT principal, and with a GREAT staff.

I have been AM truly blessed!

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 at 1:00

*No school Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day

**Make-up tests will be Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27

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 contact with people if you, or they, are sick.

• Stay at home — from work, school or other public activities — when you are ill.

• Shield others from your coughs and sneezes by using a tissue.

• Wash your hands often.

• Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Maintain healthful habits — get ample sleep and exercise, drink fluids, eat well.

Someone created a Google Map of the most recent Swine Flu outbreak.

View H1N1 Swine Flu in a larger map

The end is near…you guys have worked hard all week and I am proud of that.  One more day of testing left!