Mission Statement: Each and every child possesses his or her own unique path to learning. It is my driving passion to advocate for each student in order to provide the resources and opportunities needed to achieve the child's full potential.  --Mrs. Vardy Listed below are some exciting educational web sites to practice on at home: Science sites: Zoom A scientific adventure for kids, by kids! ExploratoriumInteractive exhibits in science, art,& sports. Bill Nye the Science Guy! NASA For Kids The Magic School Bus National Geographic for Kids Language Arts sites: Weekly Reader Funbrain Dr. Seuss Math sites: Cool Math Games! Zoo Mystery Captain Devious The Case of the Phantom Number Crucher Cuckoo Clock Caper Dr. Proctor's Multiplying Machine Education for Kids Fun math games and neat science and social studies stuff. Funbrain Aunty Math Fun math challenges for kids! Social Studies: The Whitehouse for Kids Miscellaneous: Homework Central Everything Imaginable! Kids Domain A variety of fun activities, even Pokemon!!!

TAKS Dates February 21--7th Writing April 18--6,7,8 Math April 19-- 6,7,8 Reading April 20--8th Science April 21--8th Social Studies Texas Education Agency

Teachers' Corner A great teacher has always been measured by the number of students who surpass him.--Anonymous

Essential 55 Rule 1-- When responding to adults, use "yes, ma'am" or "no, sir. Rule 2-- When someone is speaking, keep eye contact on him or her at all times. Rule 3-- If someone in the class wins a game we will congratulate that person.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 1-- Be Proactive Take responsibility for your life. Habit 2-- Begin with the End in Mind Define your mission and goals in life. Habit 3-- Put First Things First Prioritize, and do the most important things first. Habit 4-- Think Win-Win Have an everyone-can-win attitude. Habit 5-- Seek first to Understand, Then to be Understood Listen to people sincerely. Habit 6-- Synergize Work together to achieve more. Habit 7-- Sharpen the Saw Renew yourself regularly.