The Army visits room 15

Hollander in his HOT classroom

Go Army.Com

Today we had had the Army Recruiters! They are such great speakers. Returning
this year is Sgt. De Jesus. She really works well with our kids. I had a long talk
with her about her experiences in Iraq and mine in Jordan. We both think that the image of the Middle East, as portrayed by the media, is so off base. Her conculusion:
"these people(Iraqis) just want to raise their families in peace". Amen to that! I have great respect for our soldiers. It is their Commander-in -Chief that I have a problem with!
It seemed to me that our students were really interested and engaged. Even
if they don't want to join the army they are thinking about their lives and goals
after RHS. That is a good thing.

API

Yeah! We just got the good news. The 06-07 API scores were published and we went
up 71 points. The superintendent is bringing us cake on Friday! Yeah! Let them eat
cake. Never mind that the A/C was out in most rooms, never mind that the teachers'
computers are older than our students and never mind that we have no handicapp access
and that my carpet is held together with duct tape! Its time for cake.

Lorenzo and his Rooster

Lorenzo brought his rooster to school in his backpack! Its show and tell!

Christina and Ryan

Christina and Ryan are sitting under the garden arch, that the city bought for our garden.
It looks great in the hallway too.

Mrs. Fritsch and Mr. Vaughn

Dressed up for the 1st day of school.