For those not aware, Purim is a fun Jewish holiday celebrated each year in the early spring. This year (2014), the holiday is on Sunday, the 16th of March and will continue for 2 days until Monday, the 17th of March. Note that in the Jewish calendar, a holiday begins...
March 4 is National Grammar Day! National Grammar Day was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG) and author of Things That Make Us [Sic]. Ok, I admit it, I am “one of those” people who...
“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.” -Olympic Creed I...
It’s almost here – the 100th day of school!! Believe it or not, the 100th day of school is fast approaching! Here are some fabulous resources to help you prepare it to be the best day ever. From activities, to lesson plans, to wonderful books and...
On September 11, 2001, I was on strict bed rest while pregnant with my first child. My husband was getting ready for work while I dozed in bed. The phone rang and the Caller ID said it was my Mother-in-Law so I picked up. “Turn on the t.v. right now!”...
PI DAY – UPDATED 3/14 TO ADD MORE RESOURCES! It’s almost Pi Day (I know some wish it were Pie Day but hey, you can always celebrate Pi with Pie! :)) First, it is fun to note that this “holiday” is observed on March 14 because of the...
