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Played golf Wed. and Thursday

Just another note.  Went again Thursday with my dad and shot a 47 on the fist nine and a 37 the second nine for a total of 84 AGAIN!!!!  Two days in a row I hit an 84.  I had a chance to eagle the first hole and missed by a few inches.  I did [...]

Hubble 3-D at the Imax in Columbus, Ga

I would strongly recommend you visiting the IMAX in Columbus, Ga to see Hubble 3-D.   It was great!  I have included a link to the website that describes in detail what they did on the last mission to Hubble.  It is a cool interactive wwebsite with detailed pictures.  Enjoy!
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/hubble_servicing/

Sky and Telescope

Click the link to the right labled Sky and Telescope to visit a web site that will allow you to view what you will be seening tonight.  It does require a short registration but well worth it.  It is FREE. 
Tonight, I saw: Saturn and its rings. Betelguese, Mars, Venus, Mercury, the Big Dipper and a [...]

April Fools joke played on me :o)

This was funny! I came in this morning and a note that simply read “Today is April Fool’s Day” was on my door.  As I walked in, this is what I saw:

My wife got a job

My wife recently interviewed for a position at Marshall Middle School in Columbus and was offered the position Monday afternoon!  We are not sure of the position title, but she will start immediately and I could not be more proud of her.  http://marshall.mcsdga.net/sportsimage/sports.htm to visit the Marshall web page.

Recent changes

I recently removed Smartboard movies (teachers).  I hope this does not cause a problem for anyone.  If you have a question about how to do something on the smartboard, please feel free to email or post a question here.  I will get back to you asap.

Brainetics so far

Friday I showed them how to find the “day” they were born by using a few calculator moves and a chart for their month.  WOW!  That got them going today.  They are using their minds more and more with out having to be told EVERY step to do everytime!  I can see where this seems [...]

Brainetics

A program called Brainetics has been purchased for me to use in my classroom for the rest of the year and I am excited about it.  It shows how to use both sides of your brain at the same time to help with memory and math (as well as other classes).  Click the link below [...]

ARMT and SAT testing

Testing begins March 23 2010.  This will be the most important few days of your school year.  Please get plenty of rest, have a good breakfast, and wear relaxing clothes and shoes.
ARMT Information

I got my senteo!!!!

Well sorta!  Thursday the 18th was my birthday and my wife and son got me a cake that was designed like a senteo clicker from smartboard.  Some family and friends came by to enjoy with me Saturday! 

Maybe between the SMARTBOARD Guide and the SENTEO cake, SMART will ‘donate’ a set of clickers to me for [...]