JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION

Watch the episodes.  I would be interested in what you have to say.

America’s Teachers on America’s Schools

Scholastic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Invite you to join them for the launch of the largest-ever national survey of
America's public school teachers. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:00am ET

I received this notification from scholastic.com and thought that you might be interested in checking on it.  I hope to be able to view the webcast.  Unfortunately, the time makes it unavailable to us at school as it involves live streaming. 

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MUFFINS

I seem to be on a quest to find better breakfast ideas for my students.  So many arrive in the mornings with sodas and chips or loaded coffees.  I really do understand how difficult it can be to prepare breakfasts for picky teens, but I also know how quickly those sugar highs wear off.  Our school does offer a breakfast option, but not every students takes advantage of that.

I found this muffin recipe that is easy, tasty and full of nutrition.  It might be an option for you.  Plus, your teen can make these!

Thanks to Tiffany at Eat At Home for sharing the recipe.

CORN DOG MUFFINS

This corn dog muffin idea sounds like an easy lunch idea. I thought you might want to try them. I'm going to make them for my grandchildren. They LOVE corndogs!

IS PHYS ED THE DEATH OF LEARNING?

I came across these comments and thought you might be interested in reading them as well. He makes some very good points regarding children and physical activity. I am a definite believer in lots of exercise...I should do more of it myself. Happy New Year to everyone.
Check it out: http://www.theslowcook.com/2009/12/29/is-phys-ed-the-death-of-learning/

DRUG PROBLEM

I came across a copy of this article in my files the other day.  After rereading it, I decided to share it with you because it seems to me to have a powerful message.  I would love to credit the author, but it was written anonymously.

“The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, ‘Why didn’t we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?’

I replied I had a drug problem when I was young; I was drug to church on Sunday morning.   I was drug to church for weddings and funerals.  I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.

I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.  I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn’t put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.

I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity.  I was drug out to pull weeds in mom’s garden and flower beds and cockleburs out of dad’s fields.  I was drug to the homes of family, friends and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some firewood, and, if my mothers had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed.

Those drugs are still in my veins and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, or think.  They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroin; and, if today’s children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place.

God bless the parents who drugged us.”

 I could not have said it better myself.  Thanks for all you do to “drug” your children.

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BREAKFAST MUFFINS

I came across this really good muffin recipe for oatmeal blueberry muffins that are a great way to start your day.  They are tasty AND nutritious and middle schoolers should be able to make them without any real difficulty.  I want to thank Smells Like Home blog for sharing these.  Click on the picture to follow the link to the recipe.

Parent Conferences are October 26, 1 – 7 p.m.  If you can attend earlier in the day, please do so.  The time between 5 and 7 is usually very busy so I do not have much time to visit at length. 

Thanks!