For most schools in Ontario, this upcoming week marks two big celebrations: Valentine’s Day and the 100th Day of School. This post is about one of these: the 100th Day. My thinking on this day has evolved a lot over the years. … Continue reading
I’m not one to back away from “uncomfortable conversations,” and I think that this blog post may lead to one. Lately though, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about marks, rubrics, feedback, and the role that parents play in … Continue reading
I love the 100th Day of School! I’ve always loved this day. Teaching junior grades for the past couple of years has meant that I haven’t been able to celebrate this special day that seems to take place in all … Continue reading
Inspired by Sue Dunlop‘s selection of #oneword for 2015, I also made my choice: being uncomfortable. This is the first time that I’ve ever done a New Year’s post. It’s the first time I’ve selected a word. And I am determined to … Continue reading
At Open House the other night, I was reminded of this fantastic blog post by our vice principal, Kristi. As the night was coming to a close, I sat down and had a great conversation with a mom and her … Continue reading