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You Asked For It, Internet

Posted on January 27, 2010
in education news, Jan NaBloPoMo, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi
by Mimi

Yesterday, one of my loyal readers and commenters, Institutrice Teacher sent me a link to the following article that suggests young girls may develop a fear of math as a result of their former female teachers' personal lack of confidence in math. My initial...

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Ah, Sweet Sweet Efficiency

Posted on December 10, 2009
in just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi
by Mimi

In the spirit of the title of the post, I'll keep this one short but sweet...

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The Photocopier Continues To Haunt (Taunt?) Me

Posted on September 25, 2009
in I can't quit you, I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, Staples
by Mimi

Seriously. I thought that when I left my school that all of my photocopying and printing woes would be behind me. Alas, I was wrong. As I usually am in these cases. I have told my tales of copying woe before (here and...

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Someone Cue the Fat Lady?

Posted on June 5, 2009
in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds
by Mimi

I think it may be time for her to start singing.There are a few annual events at my school that are prime for high drama. These are days in which tempers run high and the bullshit is thick and deep. For example, Picture...

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A Little Swine Flu To Go With Your Learning?

Posted on May 24, 2009
in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds
by Mimi

Anyone? No? As most schools are, we are currently on Swine Flu Watch. Unfortunately, my classroom has turned into something resembling a hospital waiting room what with all the allergy issues, asthma related breathing problems, spring colds and hacking coughs. But...

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It Must Be Nice…

Posted on April 9, 2009
in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds
by Mimi

...To Have No Observable Work Ethic. I guess. I don't think I could look 20 children in the eyes and think to myself, "self, I'm going home early today...screw all that work!" But hey, that's just me. Evidently I take my job...

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Stop Raining On My Snow Day Parade

Posted on March 2, 2009
in just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, snow days
by Mimi

I had a snow day today - me and every other teacher on the East Coast. It felt like Christmas. I was so giddy I actually had a hard time falling back asleep, but somehow, somehow, I persevered. I know. I'm...

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Somehow, It Doesn’t Feel Like A Choice…

Posted on February 12, 2009
in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds
by Mimi

Last May, my printer started defiantly flashing those two dreaded words: "Low Toner". Rather listen to the desperate pleas of my printer, I kept printing away. Because I could. Well, friends, I have pushed the envelope too far, and I am officially...

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Put A Fork In Me…

Posted on January 22, 2009
in I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi, my co-workers have lost their minds, testing testing and more testing
by Mimi

I think you know how the rest of that little saying goes. I'm so disappointed in myself. Here it is 22 days into 2009 and I was doing such a good job of staying positive. I'm loving my class more and even...

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It’s Getting Hot In Here…

Posted on December 5, 2008
in administrative madness, I need a hug, just plain dumb, Mrs. Mimi
by Mimi

...So Take Off All Your Clothes...or at least strip down to a school- appropriate layer.Why you ask? Why are we stripping in my classroom? In December?Because today it was officially 89 degrees in my classroom. Yes, 89. I'm thinking about dressing...

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