Technical Difficulties

From John Garrett, SLMS technology teacher:
Over the years I have heard many excuses of why one can’t do things on a computer, but today I heard a first.
“Mr. Garrett I can’t do the excel lesson.”
“Why?”
“Because the headphones annoy me.  My hair gets in the way.”
“Then put your hair up or over the head [...]

Words Are Confusing

The following story comes from Annie Sherman’s first grade class.  It is reprinted here with permission of both the student and his mother, who sent the original email to Ms. Sherman. 
Hi Ms. Sherman!
I thought you might enjoy hearing about another funny thing Denny said yesterday. He says he’s not embarrassed if I tell you. We [...]

Overheard at Discovery Primary

It doesn’t get any better than listening to the voices of our youngest students.  Discovery Primary School is home to approximately 570 Preschool – First Grade students. 
As these eager learners began their first days here are some of their comments shared by Debbie Hartigan, school counselor:
One student told one of our male teachers, “You smell [...]