Category Archives: school

Graduation

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Laura

Here’s a few pictures from graduation! Here’s my friend Sahayini and I.  I’m wearing a salwar khameez that Anu gave me before she moved back to India in December (). I decided to wear it because it’s beautiful but also … Continue reading →

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It’s Official!

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Laura

I’m graduated!    My friends Sahayini, Paulette, and I went to the ceremony this morning, listened to Bob Schieffer (of the CBS Evening News) speak, and then while he was speaking, the heavens opened!  So we stuck it out for a … Continue reading →

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Oh The Injustice

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Laura

This year, the county decreed from on high that all students who scored either basic or low proficient on MSA (Maryland State Assessment) had to be put into this very specific remedial reading program called Language!, which I’m sure they … Continue reading →

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The Trumpet of the Swan

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Laura

Anybody want a hardcover copy of The Trumpet of the Swan? I found one at The Book Thing today.  I already have one but I took it in case somebody else wants one.  It has the original jacket with it … Continue reading →

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16 more school days to teach!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Laura

(But who’s counting?!)

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Asparagus and Typing

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Laura

For dinner tonight, I had locally grown skinny asparagus that I bought at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday.  I sauteed it in some olive oil with lots of coarse kosher salt and LOTS of black pepper and it was about … Continue reading →

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Graduation

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Laura

You are invited to attend: Laura’s graduation from the TESOL Master’s program at the College of Notre Dame Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10:00 am Commencement Speaker: Bob Schieffer, anchor of the CBS Evening News I realized that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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My Saturday

Posted on May 13, 2006 by Laura

I had an, if not eventful, then expensive Saturday.  I’m not feeling very well at all so I mostly laid low.  But I did venture out and go to the Farmer’s Market and the Book Thing.   Then I went up … Continue reading →

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Books, Books, Books

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Laura

I know this is going to ruin the surprise but I just have to do a little bit of bragging – and a little bit of rejoicing.  This weekend I decided that I wanted to give all of my students … Continue reading →

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Miss! Your sister?

Posted on April 19, 2006 by Laura

Many of my kids were wondering where Rachel was today.  I guess they thought she was cool and were expecting (hoping) that she’d come back today.    One boy asked me if she lived with me.  I had to say, … Continue reading →

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