Back to School Doorhanger

 Though it's my least favorite doorhanger to put out, it's cute nonetheless. The pencil doorhanger attached to the magnolia wreath is a perfect welcome to the start of school. The students arrive tomorrow, so it's officially "back to school."

I hope all teachers and students out there have a great school year!

Back to School Doorhanger, y'all!

Back to School {Doorhanger}

 Though certainly not my favorite doorhanger to display, the back-to-school streetcar is perfectly New Orleans. By the time you are reading this post, I will be back for year 34, the last 14 spent at St. Paul's Episcopal School. I recently added the streetcar doorhanger to my vast collection. 

The doorhanger was purchased locally from Home Malone. There are two locations in New Orleans - one Uptown and one in Mid-City.

Back-to-School, y'all!

It's the Start of a New School Year!!!

 Here I am on the first day of school.

Yes! I am vaccinated!

I always say there is no TIRED like "TEACHER TIRED!" If you are an educator, you know exactly what I am talking about.

School Daze, y'all!

School Daze

 And so it happens...

I return to school tomorrow after a summer off. It never gets any easier. I had a great summer and am fortunate to be able to spend it any way I want to do so. On the front door, I placed a yellow school bus-inspired streetcar by local artist Melissa Henry of Show Me the Door. It is probably my least favorite (for good reasons). 

I cannot wait to see my kiddos on Wednesday (masks and all).

School Daze, y'all!

Door Hanger {Back to School}

 It's not my favorite door hanger, but it went up yesterday as I returned to school today. Teachers at my school returned for meetings today, and the students will return on Thursday. Many safe changes have been made (more on that later), but my head is still spinning from the numerous changes made to provide safety to the students and faculty.

Thanks to NOLA artist Cynthia Kolls for the Back to School door hanger.

Back to School, y'all!

Back to School {Door Hanger}

Today was my first day back to school, and the students arrive on Thursday, so it is time to add my newest Back to School acorn to the front door. New Orleans artist Cynthia Kolls did it again! She took my idea, added hers, and created a one-of-a-kind work of art. The bottom of the acorn is simply painted black in chalkboard paint. I can change the text easily. At the top, Cynthia created the marbled notebook effect. What a great idea. The addition of ribbons and chalk add some whimsy to the design.

Between you and me, I'd rather have the blue heron of summer on the door. LOL!

Back to School, y'all!

SADDLE UP for a great year {POLO: Classroom Theme}

As many of you know, I am in my tenth year teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science at an ISAS school in Lakeview, New Orleans (It is actually my 30th year in education.) Each year I come up with a different theme. This school year the theme is inspired by the Ralph Lauren Polo emblem and is incorporated in many of my boards and displays. "Saddle Up", "Giddy Up", and "Lucky Us" are the phrases I've used to carry the equestrian-inspired theme. The star of the show is the mascot designed especially for me featuring a scientist in his lab coat, goggles, and meter stick galloping on his horse. It is a perfect take on the POLO emblem.

Take a look at this year's classroom theme.

Classroom:

Science Hall:

Windows:

Past themes: Click on each link to view!

Science Is a Beautiful Subject 2018

Every Year Should Be This Good Theme 2017

Periodic Table Theme 2016

APPmazing Theme 2015

Facebook Theme 2014

Get Hooked Theme 2013

Keep Calm Theme 2012

Giddy Up, y'all!

Welcome Back to School

When most of you read this post, I'll be on my way to school for the students first day. The first couple days are always exciting and always exhausting. It is great to see the students and find out how each spent their summer months.

But, at least it is only two days. Right?

Check out my classroom theme: Every school year should feel this good.

Welcome Back, y'all!

School Daze

It is hard to believe that the summer of 2017 is just about over. I report to school for teacher meetings  boredom on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The kiddos return on Thursday.

The school daze streetcar by New Orleans artist Melissa Henry of Show Me the Door went up on each front door on August 1.

Best of luck to fellow educators out there. Make it a great year!

School Daze, y'all!