Say What? Things You’ve Heard Your Teachers Say a Million Times this Year
Mr. Burchett- “That’s wrong and ridiculous!”
Ms. Yeager- “Quite frankly…”
Coach Stapp- “Everyone look at me.”
Mrs. Dodds- “Adrian, you’re a whiner!”
Mr. Burchett- “Reduce until you die!”
Ms. Whitten- “Nobody cares.”
Coach Dittmar- “Goodgoshalmighty! Today’s society…”
Mrs. LaFavers- “Spit your gum out!”
Mr. Burchett- “Oh, you’re hot? Do I need to leave?”
Coach McCarty- “Let’s get goin!” (as the meter stick comes crashing down on your desk)
Boy, Burchett has a lot to say, doesn’t he?
Fun Facts
Katie
☺The average cruise ship burns approximately 1 gallon of fuel to move just 6 inches.
♪The wingspan of Boeing’s 747, a large airplane, is longer than the Wright brother’s first flight.
♣By eliminating 1 olive from each salad served in first class flights, American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987.
☼Mount Everest stands 29,028 feet tall. From top to bottom, it’s taller than any other mountain— whose bottom is the surface of the earth. If you add what’s underneath, then Mount Everest isn’t the tallest mountain. The winner is Mauna Kea, a huge, very tall volcano on the island of Hawaii.
◊The first ballpoint pens sold for $12.50 each.
►Hot Coffee is the name of a town in Mississippi.
*The word “nerd” was first used in a Dr. Seuss book.
♠The clock on the 100 dollar bill says 4:10.
♫Royal Caribbean’s 142,000 ton behemoth, “Voyager of the Seas,” is the first ship ever to have its own zip code (33132-2028).
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Teacher Spotlight:
Mrs. Blalock, Journalism
Lane
Have you taught any other subjects? If so, what? I’ve taught every level of high school English and Speech… oh yeah, and one disastrous year of Theater.
What’s something you enjoy doing? Playing with Brennan, reading, being outside in the sun. I pretty much dominate at Scrabble too.
What is your favorite TV show? I love me some Grey’s Anatomy!
What kind of pets do you have? A Jack Russell terrier named Buddy. You’ll have to ask Alli what happened to our other dog. It’s still a mystery. :)
What is your favorite color and why? Yellow, it’s cheerful and warm and reminds me of the summer sun.
What is something not many people know about you? I LOVE classical music and John Travolta melts my heart (almost as much as Coach Blalock, of course!)
What is your favorite quote? Psalm 139 tops the list. Also, “attitude ultimately takes action.”
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6 Easy Ways to Handle Stress
Ashly
Stress is a difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension. Everyone endures stress at some point in their lives, especially with TAKS tests and exams facing students. Here are some ways to help you deal with this:
1. TALK! Don't hold all your feelings in! Discuss your stressful feelings with someone you trust who will listen without being judgmental or pressuring you to their own point of view. Even if you can't change the immediate situation, talking about it helps alleviate some of the tension you may be feeling. It also helps to do something physical- write it out, exercise or hit a pillow.
Bailee said, “Talking to Erin is the best way for me to relieve stress.”
2. DON'T OVERWHELM YOURSELF If you are stressed and overwhelmed, perhaps you are trying to handle too much. Rid yourself of extra duties that aren't necessary or important. Learn how to delegate and how to say "no" without feeling guilty. Ask for help if you need it.
Harley said, “Staying calm helps to relieve my stress so that I don’t get too overwhelmed.”
3. PRIORITIZE You may not be able to avoid all the responsibilities obligations you currently have, but you can learn how to complete them without resentment and consciously choose how you will handle them.
4. EXTEND YOURSELF Make your own life better by making someone else's life better. Give of yourself. Volunteer! You will feel empowered, positive, important...and you will be! Visit www.volunteermatch.com and choose an organization you believe in!
5. SOCIALIZE Spend time with family and friends for love and support. Don't be afraid to enjoy yourself! Appreciate friendship and let others know you care about them, too. Love may not conquer all, but it's a great start!
6. GET AWAY Sometimes a change, however small, can do wonders for your spirit. Forget it all for a while--escape! Go somewhere new for a few hours, or a few days if you can afford to. If not, it may be helpful just to "get away" to a warm bath for a little while! But it's a great start!
Andrea said, “School stresses me out the most. To relax, I just play basketball with my friends.”
Spend time with family and friends when you need a little extra support. |
