Arlington National Cemetery It was a tranquil morning at Arlington National Cemetery. We had the privelage of presenting a wreath from our school during the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Four students were selected by a committee of teachers based on essay applications to be a part ofContinue reading “Chaperoning DC: Arlington National Cemetery, White House, and Bowling (Day Four)”
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Valentine Recap
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. It was a very festive time in our house. But in the midst of the busy schedule and endless to-do list we made time to appreciate the people in our lives that mean the most to us. Here’s a look at 3 events that we participated in last week.Continue reading “Valentine Recap”
Teachers Pay Teachers?
Writing effective lesson plans is time consuming. Making learning at the high school level fun and engaging for students requires even more. This year I’ve been focusing on student engagement and getting my students more involved in both the English and History courses that I teach. It’s taken more time than usual, but myContinue reading “Teachers Pay Teachers?”
Honorable Debate
It’s been some time since I’ve written about what is going on in Mrs. Sisley’s classroom. So in case you were wondering the year is off to a great start and I’m excited to share a little bit. Currently, I am teaching six classes. In the mornings I have three English 9 classes one ofContinue reading “Honorable Debate”
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