1. NYC: writing conference @ columbia university= amazing. anyone who teaches writing to kids in grades K-8 should go. don't walk. RUN to sign up. i still can't even process the millions of things i learned. to sum it up-- to teach writing well, you have to write, too; conferencing with kids during writing is imperative in order to instruct them how to grow as writers; teach the content explicitly without asking kids for feedback (just tell them what they need to know & have them go write!)...
2. also NYC: i finally got to visit high line park. oh muh goodness, it's lovely. here are a few pics:
3. my brother in law patrick came to visit right after i came home from NY. he's a good sport and such an easy house guest. fun times!
4. yesterday i started setting up/organizing my classroom. i had a few hours to work on it today and i'm thrilled with the progress. light years better than last year, ha.
5. my BFF got engaged(!!!!!!!). about a month ago, i was flattered to be asked by her then-boyfriend (also named Joel. hilarious!) to help him pick out an engagement ring. i was floored and so anxious as i awaited his proposal. in the past 2 weeks, they've done SO much to prepare for their january wedding. including dress shopping. and bridal party picking. (hooray, i'm a maid of honor!!)
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