Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ch..ch..changes!

Thursday (tomorrow) is the first day of school.  However we will be running a Wednesday bell schedule.  So keep those schedules handy kids!  So on Friday we will be running a Friday bell schedule just to kind of take it easy on you guys..

What my "Wednesday" will look like.
   Period 1 in room 412:  Active Chem. Comm.
   Period 3 & 4 in room 412:  Chemistry 431
   Period 5 in room 419:  Chemistry 431
   Period 7:  Lunch and Preparation period
   Period 8 in room 419:   Active Chem. Comm.

Hopefully student schedules are set and that they are satisfied with them.  I am sure there will be changes in the rosters of my classes in the coming weeks as we settle into school.  See you there budding chemists!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Start of school 2011 - 2012

A hurricane cancellation to start off the year!  Last day of school will be June 19th 2012...but who's counting.   Not sure what kind of omen that will be for this year.  Thanks Irene.

Been in school to get ready.  Tough when there are meetings and catching up with old friends and making new ones.  But I will be there at the opening bell.

Lots of new and exciting things to ponder.  A new course: Active Chemistry a.k.a Chemistry in the Community.  A new room to work in: 412, and new "roommates."  Last but not least: a blog approach to my classes.

Should be interesting and exciting to see how this approach will evolve over the year. My plan is to have this become an informal resource for my classes to keep interested parties up to date with topics and help with the pacing of the courses I instruct.

Students on Thursday running a Wednesday schedule...hmmm, perfect.  This is my 17th year and it feels like year one filled with wonder and excitement.  Can't wait...let's go!