Yesterday was my 10th year in a row running the California International Marathon. It runs from Folsom through 6 different cities on its way to the steps of the Capitol Building in Sacramento. In previous years, there’s been major rain or freezing winds, but yesterday’s weather was perfect – high 40s at the start andContinue reading “I beat him again – but not really”
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I can only hold 5 acorns
Bracken and Carson were practicing soccer, Cormick was climbing around on the playground, and Anders was contemplating life, limitations and priorities under the oak trees. I stood and watched our 18 month old gathering acorns for about 30 minutes. His process was simple at first. He crouched down and used both of his little handsContinue reading “I can only hold 5 acorns”
The Greatest Week Video Contest
It’s Homecoming week at Del Oro, and it’s huge. Every day has a different dress up theme (doctors vs. patients, blast from the past, alarm didn’t go off, etc.) and students and teachers go all out with their costumes. Every night this week students are at school until about 10pm building floats for the paradeContinue reading “The Greatest Week Video Contest”
Cardboard Carnival
My kids’ preschool it at it again. Last year’s event was a huge success so they are doing another Cardboard Carnival in downtown Loomis. Kids/Families are making carnival style games out of cardboard and other things they find around the house. My kids and my niece got pretty into it. Take a look.
Those creepy little pictures
I got my school pictures a few weeks ago. I’m never sure what to do with these. You’ve got the massive 8×10 that your grandma used to hang on her wall – this was cute when I was 10 but probably a little weird now that I’m 37. You’ve got the two 5x7s that mayContinue reading “Those creepy little pictures”
A story about a fridge
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to share a story about a refrigerator magnet conversation I recently had with my kids. The room was beautifully chaotic as families and friends (some as young as 2 weeks and others as young as 80+ years) enjoyed breakfast together. Check out the story and the pics ofContinue reading “A story about a fridge”
Summer and Time
My summer break will end in less than 2 hours. It’s been several weeks since school let out but it somehow feels like less than that and more than that at the same time. One of the books that I read this summer explored the bizarre nature of time – how sometimes it can seemContinue reading “Summer and Time”
Put your cell phones away
I love showing this video on my first day with new students. I include it as part of my explanation of classroom procedures by saying something like this: I expect that when you are in this class, you will have your cell phone completely put away so that it’s not a distraction to you. IfContinue reading “Put your cell phones away”
Here’s what happened this summer
Today marks the end of my first summer as a teacher. It was a fantastic and full summer. Not that you asked, but here are some of the highlights: Del Oro’s Graduation made national news so we had to do it again a few days later. It turned out to be a good experience forContinue reading “Here’s what happened this summer”
Having something to say
I can’t remember where I heard it. It was a few years ago when someone I trusted (but can’t seem to remember) said something like, “There’s a difference between having to say something and having something to say.” I’m not sure if it was related to teaching (I was taking classes for my credential atContinue reading “Having something to say”
Mr. Zerwas Teaches Here 