Time Capsules, Technology & Techkids
How was our first week of school? It’s official . . . Techkids are stupendous!!!!! The first week of school was relaxing and gave us a chance to get to know each other. We started a time capsule...
View ArticleGetting to Know Each Other
Each morning on our morning message we have a survey question. Survey questions at this time of the year are designed to help us get to know each other. For example, last week I asked everyone to...
View ArticleValentine Compliments
Miss Gorton worked for a week with an injured arm to create bookmarks with a compliment from one Techkid member to another. My bookmark had a compliment from Livy Everyone enjoyed giving a compliment...
View ArticleSteppin’ On Up
Friday was step up day. Simply put, it was AMAZING! I’ve had the pleasure of working with many Colchester children over the past two years, but they were somebody else’s students working in somebody...
View ArticleBlog Makeover
We’ve got a new name and had a makeover! After two years of supporting technology integration for K-5 teachers, I am headed back into the classroom. This year I will be teaching 5th grade. It is...
View ArticleOpen House
I had a great time tonight meeting Techkid Parents! It was fun seeing your children introduce you to me. They were so “business-like” as they showed you around our room. I especially enjoyed watching...
View ArticleBook Fair Time!
The kids are excited about the book fair! Here are the hours for the remainder of the Book Fair: W 11/18 7:45 – 6:00 pm T 11/19 7:45 – 6:00 pm F 11/20 7:45 – 4:30 pm M 11/23 11:00 – 6:30 pm Remember,...
View Article100 Days and Two Trimesters Later . . .
Wow, it’s hard to believe that we recently celebrated the 100th day of school! While Porter’s and Union have major celebrations and activities on this landmark day, Techkids decided to keep it simple...
View ArticleWelcome Mr. Dineen!!
Happy New Year!! I would love to welcome our new student teacher, Patrick Dineen. Mr. Dineen will be with us until May and will gradually take over more and more teaching responsibilities. Mr. Dineen...
View ArticleStudent Blogging Challenge
While Techkids have been blogging since the beginning of the year, we have increased the intensity in the past several weeks by joining the Student Blogging Challenge. Each Sunday a new challenge is...
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