They're not actually in Lunch Detention

"Lunch Detention" is all the videos we shot during the second-to-last week of school when tables of students came down to my room to eat, converse, film, and as you'll see, have a great time together. 

Most students chose to answer the question "what was your favorite memory from the year?" but some also chose to share their advice for next year's students while others shared one last message for their teachers. 

Each of my students is unique and special in their own way - I've never been more proud to be a teacher. 2013-14 has got some large shoes to fill. . . 

#63Forever

It's A Choice

Assuming about 180 days of school, 9 periods per day, 25 students per period coming into the room, and subsequently exiting the room, the number of times this slogan was passed over this school year is quite high. It's no surprise that it looks like this today - tattered, beaten up and fading away. Nonetheless, whether you even noticed it by the end of the year or not, this slogan was a good reminder that everything we do revolves around choices - the good and bad, the ups and downs, all come to us by way of choices.

No one can make your choices but YOU - no teacher, parent, coach or friend can make you do anything. That seems at times intimidating, the fact that we're responsible for ourselves. We talked early in the year about how powerful we are as people. We decide and determine our choices and the consequences that come along with them. 

This summer, continue to make wise choices - choices that you can be proud of whethere someone is there to see it or not. Be the person that stands up for good, stands up for love and fairness. Those are things that are always in style. 

#63Forever

End of Year Vid pt2

What didn't make it into the End of Year Video? Well, here's some of it. After nine months of footage being sifted through, there are many funny/goofy moments yet to share. Hope you enjoy, and remember, no matter the passage of time, we are #63Forever.

Who are YOU?

Originally the intent was to include these photos in the End of Year Video, but they didn't quite make it. So, I've found them a new home - their own separate video. If I had to make a sign right now, it'd say this, "I Am. . . not happy school is over."

And I'd be frowning. . . not crying, just frowning. Ok, well maybe I'd be. . . well, nevermind any of that.

#63Forever

#63Forever

One pride I take is always living my life in a way that tells people how I feel about them - by how I treat them, take interest and help them feel important. No greater hope is within me than for this to be true to each one of you students. This video was difficult to make - each minute spent putting it together was an unwanted reminder our end was approaching. 

And here we are - the evening after the last day. Bitter-sweet doesn't do justice how I feel at this moment in time. I am so grateful for our year together and excited to send you into new chapters; a special place has been etched into my heart for this year's team 6.3.

One more time. . . #63Forever. 

Apparently you blink and nine months pass

The students I call mine; being able to say that makes me so proud. 

Most Typical Student

Ever wondered what the most typical student would look like. . . Would she (would it be a she?) have blonde or brown hair? How about eye color? Height, ancestry, likes/dislikes? Well this video will describe the most typical (common) characteristics amond this year's team 6.3. 

Although it may seem cool to be typical while watching the video - I believe we're all mean to stand out, be unique and forge our own path. 

Enjoy 6.3's Most Typical Student

Our Stars

Enjoy the images from Thursday, April 25th during the Team 6.3 WaxMuseum - as an overwhelming success, these 109 students joined forces to create an unforgettable evening. With certainty I say this night will always have a special spot in my heart. 

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The Grand Total - $2,030.79

During our WaxMuseum we made $2,030.79 - a separate check for five dollars was written to Feeding South Dakota which will be combined with the one you see at left. 

In 90 minutes, the students of 6.3 put on a show - dazzling onlookers with their knowledge of person, confidence speaking and stunning costumes. 

Hopefully a Feeding SD representative can attend our end of year rally to be given the checks!

Memory Wall

A lot happens at the WaxMuseum - some great, some weird, some things are funny, interesting or distracting, but nonetheless, everything is memorable. The black wall I put up for the Dress Rehearsal was scheduled to be ripped down, getting us and the room back to normal, but an idea struck me during a drive to school - why not make a memory wall?

Now the black wall has transformed into a memory wall where students have written some of their favorite, most memorable moments. Enjoy.

Thank You to Sioux Falls' television news

Thanks to KSFY and KELO for their support and help in promoting the WaxMuseum events at PH - here are some clips from our morning at the Live KSFY Studio w/ Shawn and Nancy. 

Live television. . . no big deal - our KSFY morning show experience

6.3 students Max and Gage joined Pad and Kimber from 6.2 in the wee-hours of the morning on Thursday to promote the WaxMuseum. 

All four of them did an outstanding job speaking on LIVE television. We're very proud of you.

Our WaxMuseum was a huge success last night - I will post again with pictures/videos and our dollar amount.