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Currently, February Say What?!

February 2, 2013

I probably say this every month, but are y‘all sure it’s February? I feel like my days are zipping by at an alarming rate. On one hand, that means we’re closer to summer and the beach (I need my ocean fix), but there’s still so much I need to *do* with my kiddos. But ready or not, it’s February so here goes Farley’s monthly currently.

As you can see, I’m enjoying a Friday night at home. I just got out of a loooong bubble bath where I thoroughly rocked out to Miranda Lambert. {Love that girl!} She always brings out the weekend mood in me. And she’s a total animal lover. Bonus points for that!

Although it’s the weekend, I’m still in a little bit of school mode. We’re gearing up for state tests in March and I just want to cry over the whole thing. We have a pass/fail reading test students must pass in order to go on to fourth grade. I worry about some of my kiddos so much! We’re getting creative with test prep this year though, so more on that later.

As for my pet peeves. Ugh! I can’t stand laziness and excuses. Why is it almost every student can remember to dress up for sports day and bring ice cream money on certain Fridays, but not remember to study for a test or turn in limited homework? I don’t get it. Or throw trash on our floor? Honestly! Do they do that in their houses? I sure hope not. 

And why am I the *only* one who can see the trash on the floor when it‘s time to clean up at the end of the day? It’s not always trash either. Sometimes it’s those elusive pencils we never seem to find during the day when they’re needed, but at the end of the day they’re having a school supply party on the floor with the scissors and glue and oddball crayons? Why?? 

Fortunately those moments are in the minority. I‘m still allowed to have a few pet peeves though, right? =) What are some of yours? Hurry and link up with us!




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  1. Mary Lirette says: February 2, 2013 at 1:28 am

    I wish you would send some of that snow here! I'm starting to think we won't get a single snow day…
    You are not the only one with the trash problem. My kids seem to be oblivious to it to most of the time! 🙂

    Mary
    Mrs. Lirette's Learning Detectives

  2. Mary Bauer says: February 2, 2013 at 1:31 am

    Perspective is funny: I would like a little snow,but I think we are done.
    Happy Friday!

  3. AMC says: February 2, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I think all kids have trash on the floor blindness. I sometimes use the Teacher Tipster trick of telling them there is a piece of magic garbage on the floor – then they clean like crazy for weeks hoping for more magic garbage – it is worth it to award the magic garbage picker upper with a small prize!

    LookingFromThirdtoFourth

    • Christi Fultz says: February 2, 2013 at 1:51 am

      YES! I always say I have my eye on a secret piece and whoever picks it up wins an extra star student punch. The floor ends up spotless. I just wish I didn't have to resort to teacher tricks. 😉

    • Mrs. Cockrell says: February 2, 2013 at 3:23 am

      I was going to say the same thing! We play "Magic Trash" every day, and I "choose" 2-3 pieces that are magic trash (can include pencils, etc!), and the winners get to choose a Smelly! It bugs me that they won't just pick up the floor without bribery, but what can ya do?!

      I must say, Christi, when people won't EVER take responsibility for their mistakes? I CAN. NOT. STAND. IT. It bugs me with the kiddos, but when adults are that way, I seriously have to restrain myself from slapping them. LOL.

  4. Tania says: February 2, 2013 at 1:40 am

    Send us some snow! It is just cold here.
    Tania
    My Second Sense

  5. The Polished Teacher says: February 2, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Can't wait to see what you have in store for the TPT sale!

    I agree we could all use some more time in the day. Preferably from 7-10pm if it could just freeze it would be great.

    Enjoy your weekend!

    ThePolishedTeacher

  6. Lisa Mattes says: February 2, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Can't WAIT for the TpT sale!!
    Sooo with you on laziness and excuses!!!
    Growing Firsties

  7. Lori says: February 2, 2013 at 2:04 am

    Wow, we haven't gotten but a dusting of snow this year and usually we have lots of snow days off. Of course winter isn't over yet, but… Hope it stops for you soon!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

  8. Christy says: February 2, 2013 at 3:29 am

    Hahaha, love your description of the floor and pencil party. That is my life. Ugh, testing, I'm already dreading it, I'm excited to learn more about all of your test taking prep!

    Christy
    Teaching In Oz

  9. Courtney says: February 2, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Can't wait to read more about your test prep. It's my first year giving our state test (PASS) because I was in 2nd grade before moving to 4th so I'm a little nervous!

    Make sure to stop by and enter my giveaway!
    -Courtney
    http://2ndgradesnapshots.blogspot.com/

  10. Corinna says: February 2, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Sorry about the test prep:( That would make me crazy too. I wish I could send you some warm Hawaiian weather…how about some tropical vibes 😉

    Aloha,
    Corinna
    Surfin' Through Second

  11. Collaboration Cuties says: February 2, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I am soooooo with you on the time flying away and yet I need to do soooooo much before testing! Eeeeeeeeeeeek!! Our students in 4th have to pass EVERYTHING- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies in order to be promoted to 5th. It's so stressful!!!

    I can't stand all the trash on the floor- and you're right, it's pencils, paper, glue sticks, markers…they act like they can't see them!! (every time I read someone's pet peeves I think I need to add more to mine!!)

    :O)
    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

  12. Tammy Ferrell says: February 2, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Oh…I LOVE Miranda Lambert!!! and YES warmer weather would be wonderful…as I sit here in my house with a hooded sweater and thinking about putting a scarf on…haha!!

    Tammy
    Come By and Visit My Blogs!
    ”Dots” of Fun!
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  13. oh' boy says: February 2, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    thanks for linking up… I LOVE MIRANDA… all kinds of kinds is my newest fave… I listen to it on the way to work… LOVE that girl too!!! and the trash thing…yep that happens in my class too!!! drives me nuts

  14. Hilary Gard says: February 3, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    The magic trash has been a great thing in our room! I always choose someone who has been extra good or made an extra effort that day (not that the kiddos know that!) I am also in Indiana (graduated from ISU) and I am enjoying the snow. We have had so little this year.
    Hilary
    Second Grade is Out of This World!

  15. Jenny says: February 3, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Our third grade reading test is the same, but we have until April. There is something about this time of the year. We should have our diagnostic results back in the next couple of weeks. It certainly keeps us on our toes!

    I'm with you on the school supply party! How does that happen?

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Jenny
    Suntans and Lesson Plans

  16. Heidi Harrell says: February 4, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Disappearing supplies are the WORST! I also hate missing work, like right after we do it, missing work! I hate test stress as well! I think it is ridiculous that they hang an entire year's worth of learning on a test. It is like that in Texas too. I would love to teach fourth, but I stay in second because we don't test!

    So glad I found your adorable blog through Currently.

    Heidi

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