Sunday, March 21, 2010

What we've been up to...

As of March 21, 2010 we've been...
Buying: entrance to a German class
Considering: going for a bike ride - if only we had a million hours in a day and there is always nice weather!
Cooking: crepes - yummy!
Eating: fresh strawberries
Googleing : the definition of cruciferous foods
Learning: that pretty eggs are expensive!
Listening:  to Michael W. Smith
Loving: girl scout cookies and our new haircuts!
Planning: inexpensive ways to fill up spring break in Vienna
Reading: Exodus and a book called The Sunflower and The Cat Who... books
Watching: One armed/legged skiers in the Para-Olympics - AMAZING!!
Wearing: short sleeves
Wishing: that I didn't have a major headache right now
Thankful: that our US taxes are done
Writing:  this blog post  :)
Hoping: we find decently priced airline tickets to CO for the sumer soon


Friday, March 19, 2010

Book Character Costume Day - 3rd Grade

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

A funny moment from today..

This week has honestly been a hard week with a lot of student created drama.  It is one of those weeks where we are emotionally tired.  However tired we are there are always glimmers of hilarity that come from being around children all day!  Here is one story:  Today I was in the hall, standing on the other side of my classroom door speaking to a student who needed to talk through his actions and hurtful words.  While I am out there talking and listening I hear knocking on a door.  At first I ignore it because it couldn't possibly be my classroom door I am standing in front of it and no one wants in.  So, a few seconds later the knock happens again a little louder this time.  It was at this moment I realize that it is coming from the other side of my door.  I burst out laughing as I opened my classroom door to find one of my little ones knocking to get out.  As she walked by me she said, "Um, Miss  Brunker I just wanted to tell you that I am going to get a drink at the fountain.  Is that okay?"  Well, since I still laughing how could I say no?!!  So, regardless of the stressful situation you are in a child's hilarious actions will certainly make you smile and remember why you love them so much!!!  Have a blessed day!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Elementary Read-in for Book Month


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Book Look 2010


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Thursday, March 4, 2010



Buying: deodorant
Considering: the cost of plane tickets and the heartache of saying goodbye to friends again
Cooking: lettuce wraps
Eating: Girl Scout cookies
Googleing : different medical terms I hear while watching the T.V. show, House
Learning: that my lungs are a lot weaker than I have ever thought
Listening: Chris Tomlin
Loving: the giggles of my students during SEW presentations
Planning: a trip to the fabric store to get fabric for a quilt
Reading: Exodus and a book called She Said YES
Watching: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything
Wearing: cute black boots
Wishing: I didn't have to worry about finances or taxes
Thankful: for caring friends
Writing:  "love" notes to my family
Hoping: to go bike riding some day soon and that Spring is really coming soon