Thanks to NCLB, we have the MCA (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment). As I post, I am monitoring one of my classes. Most have finished and need to remain silent. What does this look like for the seventh graders in my room? JSR was sent out with an administrator because he could not remain silent. DA is quietly searching out something to read on the bookshelf. AW is pouting and writing on her had. The majority of kids are sleeping and a couple are reading. One student is still testing. Is this worth posting? I think it is because I have saved my favorite for last. KRM is swaying back and forth gathering static electricity on the back of his sweatshirt then turning to face the chair and touching the back of the seat to get the shock. He has done this several times remaining quiet without disturbing those around him. Oops, I take that back because DA has now started doing it too. I guess I need to put an end to my little bit of humor.
Today I went back to the interweb to find out what I could post about that would relate to sankalpa . "...Sankalpa has the potential to release tremendous power by clearly defining and focusing on a chosen goal." My chosen goal since May has truly been on being physically active. Since it's cold and miserable out, I've been being active inside instead of outside. December 6th (or something like that) was the last time I ventured outside for physical activity. I, however, have still been going to they gym and focusing on being physically fit (or at least burning enough calories to eat more food). Yesterday I received an early morning text from a friend in God's Country . President Obama was talking about "The President's Challenge" . Today (I tried yesterday and decided to put it off until today... forget out it... let it happen... put it aside... clear my mind of it... all probably sankalpa) I formed a group. The...
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