Author: kmark1028

Right now I am…  Texting with my colleagues to make sure there is coverage across all buildings today. It’s a daily feat! Emailing a few pictures to a teacher who’s coordinating our retirement celebrations this year. We have some rockstars to honor and celebrate. Admiring the sky. The sunrise is so vibrant and there are…… Continue reading A slice of right now

I needed to submit my yearbook message today for my fifth graders. I thought it would make the perfect slice: Dear 5th grade Cougars, The 2020-2021 school year will be memorable for you for so many reasons: masks, six feet, Zoom, or Google Meet. I hope you focus on these reasons: You are resilient and…… Continue reading A slice of my 5th grade message

I sat at my desk to write a slice. Before that, I LEA’ed a GIEP meeting. Tis’ the season. Before that, I caught up with a teacher about student concerns. Before that, I stood in the rain (with an umbrella) during a rainy dismissal. Before that, hmmm what did I do before that? Sometime before…… Continue reading A slice of before

Like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best days to be in an elementary school. So much green, “top of the morning”, leprechauns, and excitement. Our Kinders had their annual parade outside for the whole school. As one little guy walked beside me with his larger than life Ireland flag he made,…… Continue reading A slice of St. Patrick’s Day

Last week I shared a snippet about a childhood memory of shamrock name tags and how I have recreated this bit o’ fun for my students and teachers over the years. Tomorrow, I won’t be passing out those shamrock name tags. After personal reflection and important conversations with colleagues, I’m shifting gears to find another…… Continue reading A slice of shamrocks part 2

A pause needed. Now, I’m back. Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by.

I arrived in first grade to complete an observation this afternoon, and took a seat in an empty desk in the back. Little GC’s eyes widened upon seeing me, and he quickly ducked into his desk, frantically searching for something. He presented me with the picture below and said, “I’m so glad you’re here, so…… Continue reading A slice of the best job

Milk Duds are without a doubt, my favorite candy. At the beginning of the school year, I was going through a serious number of boxes. I’m not talking about the fun size boxes that your kids bring home on Halloween, I mean the boxes you can get at the movies, or the Dollar store.  I…… Continue reading A slice of Milk Duds

Yep, I’m already hitting a wall for ideas of what to write. Sunday is our day for bringing order back to this home. Hubby and I have each worked out,  I’m almost finished with the 6th load of laundry, the kids all did their chores, my husband is at the grocery store, and we’ve been…… Continue reading A slice of Sundays

Every parent can relate to experiencing different ‘seasons’ of your kiddos’ lives. We have 4 girls: 9, 8, and 4-year old twins. My husband and I have arguably only experienced ‘survival season’ until the past year or so. Right now, my family is playing UNO Attack, and I’m squeezing in my slice for today. People…this…… Continue reading A slice of a season