Magic Dragon magazine

Among my many emails, I had a recent one from NAEA Elementary Division about a new publication, Magic Dragon. According to their website, this quarterly magazine highlights the art and writing of elementary age children, ages 6 - 12. They are a Winner of Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers.

The artwork featured on their site from recent issues looks beautiful so I will definitely look into this! Unfortunately, their link to the Permission to Publish form is not working - hope that's fixed soon!

You can also visit them on their Facebook page.

First Week

Ahhh...the first week is over & now the real work begins!

I created 29 'Special Needs' check-off lists for my teachers and -SURPRISE! - received some back already.

I created 29 class lists for my 5 grade levels and have spent all day today re-doing the lists of three grade levels (11 classes) who are moving kids around due to high numbers (Can you even imagine 38 first graders in one classroom?!?).

I still have 29 seating charts to finish this week...

Good news is we've covered expectations, fire drills, lockdowns and drawing assessments. Next up - permanent seats & placecards. Line projects will also begin this next week & I hope to have pictures posted w/lesson plans.

State conference is in a few more weeks...gotta get those plans done for my workshop too! No rest for the weary...