Sunday, December 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
School Funding 101 - Please click below
A little insight into the bay area's educational inequity...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Twitter the Hours Away!!!
Start an account - for free - with Twitter and see if it enhances your social networking world.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane!
It's important that your children know how to switch from informal to formal register. That means, when talking with adults, or in a formal situation, they must pronunciate, use carefully constructed words and answer respectfully. Check out my column from 6/1 for more ways to ensure your child's success.
** use polite words
** no slang
** talk clearly and with respect
** use polite words
** no slang
** talk clearly and with respect
Saturday, May 30, 2009
KEEP THE KIDS FOCUSED
* CLEAN AND QUIET HOMEWORK AREA WITH SUPPLIES
* CHECK IN WITH TEACHER FOR MISSING/INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS
* VOLUNTEER IN CLASSROOM FOR YEAR END CELEBRATIONS/FIELD TRIPS
* HAVE A CELEBRATION OF YOUR OWN - ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR DONE!!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
MERIT PAY IS NOT THE ANSWER
Check out my column from 5/11 and see why merit pay is unfair, unjustified, and doesn't make sense!
Do firefighters get paid more if they put out more fires?
Are politician's salaries based on public satisfaction?
Only teachers are being put on the chopping block!
Do firefighters get paid more if they put out more fires?
Are politician's salaries based on public satisfaction?
Only teachers are being put on the chopping block!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
CINCO DE MAYO
It's only a few days away. Check out the San Mateo County Times on Monday 5/4 and read "Elementary, My Dears" to get some great celebration ideas!
*Places to go in San Jose
*Places to go in San Francisco
*Make maracas with the kids
*Lean new Spanish phrases!
*Places to go in San Jose
*Places to go in San Francisco
*Make maracas with the kids
*Lean new Spanish phrases!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
KFOG APPEARANCE
Listen to KFOG morning show (104.5 / 97.7) April 22nd between 6:30 am and 7:30 am and you'll hear some great tips on how to celebrate Earth Day from me!
EARTH DAY!
Make a resolution and try to keep it all year!
** ride a bike to work
** clean a local park
** write a letter to your local congressman.
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About Me
- Margaret Lavin
- Has published articles in the San Mateo County Times and other reputable newspapers, has a masters degree in the art of teaching from Notre Dame de Namur University, and has taught kindergarten through eighth grade.
