If you learned it, then you should have got a A on it . . .

I couldn't resist. This video was too cute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zGFqSji420

Math and Science Teachers! Need some classroom supplies???

I just got an email from the intern for the West Region of DonorsChoose.org letting me know about a funding opportunity specifically for teachers in Oakland Unified School District for Math and Science related projects.

DonorsChoose.org is an online nonprofit that connects public school teachers who need supplies for their classroom with donors who want to help. They are partnering with Chevron to 50% fund classroom projects that are posted by Oakland teachers on their website.

Projects should explain how the requested resources will help students with Math or Science. Visit www.donorschoose.org/teacher to post a project!

See below for her contact information if you have additional questions:

________________________________

Isabel Guenette

West Region Intern, DonorsChoose.org

323 Geary Street, Suite 419 | San Francisco, CA 94102

415.391.1192 | westintern@donorschoose.org

For Spanish Teachers

Keep up with Latin American politics (there is a lot of it!), art, music, print movie posters in Spanish (impress middle schoolers with the "nueva luna" poster from the twilight series . . . even a Sponge Bob crossword puzzle . . . It's all right here at Sr. Jones' blog Actualidades

Even if you don't teach Spanish, you will impress your friends and learn something from this cool blog.

Summer Classroom Management PD

Check out pics from our Summer Classroom Management Workshops created by Margaret Dunlap, director of Oakland Unified's Classroom Management Program.

Math Tricks

A kindergarten teacher sent this to me. I wish I knew these tricks in 5th grade! Check out some Math Tricks!
http://minionlinecourses.com/designslinks/math.htm

August 8, 2009: Back to School Event at Arroyo Viejo Park in Oakland

Arroyo Viejo Park in Oakland is collaborating with the Oakland Mayor's Office, in hosting a Back to School event for the community. The community serviced by the Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center has a high truancy rate, especially amongst elementary school students. In an attempt to get students excited with anticipation about returning to school, this collaborative effort will take place this Saturday August 8, 2009. The day includes speakers, jumpers, face painting, art, food, and backpacks (600 - 800).

Arroyo Viejo Park
7701 Krause Avenue
Oakland, CA

Teacher Appreciation Day at Office Max

http://www.officemax.com/home/custom.jsp?id=m3610272
Get a free reusable shopping bag and a 15% discount on everything that you can fit inside.