Posts Tagged teens and tweens

Where Are They?

on January 16, 2013 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (0)

“Ms. G., you notice how the missing students are all girls and all on the basketball team?” I looked around the classroom. This was normally my fullest class but it […]

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“In-Crowd” Brands

on February 9, 2012 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (2)

Brands Popular with Middle Schoolers in 2011-2012 Tom’s Sperry’s Uggs Juicy Couture Coach MissMe Jeans I own none of these. In fact, I don’t know what Tom’s and Sperry’s sell. […]

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It’s a Boy!

on January 17, 2012 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (2)

It’s a boy! “What am I supposed to do, Miss?” Jay asked. “This girl, she gave it to me this morning.” I’d heard rumors that we had a pregnant sixth […]

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The Dance

on October 29, 2011 by Laura in Anecdotes, Comments (0)

The Texas Rangers Last night was the first school dance of the year. I always try to volunteer for the first dance of the year. The 6th graders are still […]

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Arts and Crafts

on October 26, 2011 by Laura in Pastimes, Underachievers, Comments (0)

A Student's Work Three years ago, I took a survey of my preAP students. I asked, “How many of you have ever seen someone sewing? Cooking? Whittling?” To my surprise, […]

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