2012 - 2013

What a great start to a new year of learning and doing!  I am excited about working with sixth, seventh, and eighth grader at both middle schools this year.
I am interesgted in helping my students become self-directed learners with a focus on problem-based learning this year.
Lets talk about how working together to help solve problems can be a great learning opportunity!
Tell me what has been happening or what problems you think should be addressed.
Mrs. P.

2011 - a GREAT year!!

Let's talk about what we are going to accomplish this year. I am hoping to finish up my coursework to become an administrator. I want to become more involved in supporting quality educational programs.
I also want to finish painting my living room and put in a new garden. We are hoping to encourage the rabbits to move to another yard this year.
I want to strengthen my friendships this year too.
There are choirs to direct and to sing in. This is what I do for fun.

What do you do for fun???

Love,
Mrs. P

Winter is Here!

Well, winter has appeared blowing it's cold temeratures right into our faces. I am glad for a wool coat with a hood. I hope everyone stays warm.
Here is wishing all a wonderful holiday season as we only have a few days of school left.
Congrats to the Pulaski Middle School band and chorus on a wonderful concert yesterday. I wish I could hear your concert tonight, but I am singing in the Messiah sing-a-long being held tonight in Blacksburg. Also, I am hoping to get to Dublin Middle School's concert which is Thursday night, but I am worried that we are going to have another snow storm. If I can drive, I'll be there.
When we come back from break, I will be asking everyone WHAT BOOK DID YOU READ OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAK?
So, get a book or magazine and read!!!

P.S. -also super fun, pull out a card table or find a place in your house and:
DO A PUZZLE! My family has always had a puzzle out, and there are some really inexpensive ones at dollar stores. Puzzles are fun!

Back to School and Fall too!

Well we are back in school and I am now only teaching gifted classes at the middle school level . . , and loving it!
Check out a great website for kids, parents and teachers too:
http://www.hoagiesgifted.com/

I LOVE fall, and can't wait for cooler weather. But, where is it!

Later,
Mrs. Perry

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WOW! SCHOOL'S OUT!!!

Today is the last day that teachers work and I can tell you that we are exhausted! But we are glad that there is finality to the school year. Whether you like it or not, it was a success - - - because it is over!

We made it!

Now to turn my attentions to RU and my graduate courses, my children, my garden and getting back in shape.

Let me know what you are doing this summer and remember to
KEEP READING!

Love,
Mrs. Perry

May 2010 . . . . . yet it is almost June!

Hi everyone and yes it is almost June, can you believe it! We are now in the midst of taking SOL exams and finishing up the end of the year studies.

I am back in school too, did you know that? I am a student at Radford University. Most of my work is online. There is lots and lots of reading. And I love to read so that part is great to me, but most of all I love learning. These courses from Radford are full of things I really want to, and need to learn. Can't beat that!

So keep focused in your studies and on your tests.

Also - Melodies is singing our end of the year concert June 2nd at DUMC and also singing at Critzer, Snowville, PES and PMS on June 8th. Hope to see you there.

Love,
Mrs. Perry