Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
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Read Full PostCarolina (And Nearby) Blogger Meet Up!
Dana from 3rd Grade Gridiron and I decided to team up to create a blogger Meet up in Charlotte, NC. So I got the reservations squared away and Dana made a super cute blogger meet up icon. We decided to use a google doc to record blogger’s RSVP’s. This worked out wonderfully. We then took…
Read Full PostSummer Job AWESOMENESS!
The past two years I have lucked out in having the BEST summer job! Last summer, I worked as a nanny for two super well-behaved children that loved to learn, travel, and soak up the sunshine. This summer, I am working for TNTP through TEACH Charlotte with career changing adults helping them gain teaching skills…
Read Full PostMoving Up Day!
I have a very vivid memory as a child of ending a school year by physically moving to the next grade level. I remember thinking how official it felt…like I had grown up and truly passed that year’s obstacles. I attended St. Isidore’s School, a catholic private K-8 school in Danville California. My principal lined…
Read Full Post*300 Followers* Freebie!
I hit a milestone yesterday! I am lucky to have 300 awesome followers! Thank you for reading and inspiring me daily. This blog is successful because of you and I thank you very much for that! In honor of your support, grab yourself a freebie of your choice! Behavior System Transportation Roster Character Pledge
Read Full PostYou Know it's the End of the School Year When… LINKY!
I have participated in my fair share of linky parties that I think it is about my turn to host one! The idea came to me when I was posting on my Facebook page: “You know it’s the end of the school year when students walk into your room and give you random treats.” I…
Read Full PostReflection: Changes for Next Year
Thanks to Kim from Finding Joy in 6th Grade for her first linky party! This linky focuses on becoming better for next year’s kiddos. I think self reflection and constant improvement are key to success. Find out what I am going to change up for next year: This year has been a tremendous learning curve…
Read Full PostCalling all Carolina (and nearby) Bloggers!
Dana from Third Grade Gridiron and I are putting together a Blogger Meet Up in Charlotte, North Carolina June 22nd! This is a great opportunity to celebrate blogging success, meet new bloggers, gain insight & ideas, and have fun! If you are interested in joining (a fellow or future blogger), please click the link below…
Read Full PostSurviving Animal Abuse: Go Gunny! *UPDATED*
Original Post: 5/28/2013 Updated Post: 6/7/2013 My school district has a weekly bulletin that they email out to keep the staff abreast of what is happening in our district- good, bad, and ugly. Okay, maybe just the good, great, and fantastic! Either way, I came across a newly published author in my district! I became…
Read Full PostWhat Do You Think?
As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, my students love to share their opinions. They appreciate that what they have to say is valued and affirmed. Standardized testing has burdened their creativity and they crave success instead of a “right” answer. So, I figured it would be a nice present to reward their hard…
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