We are in the final countdown!  

Only a few more days left until the kiddos report back.  Our newest IMMS teachers reported last Monday.  I know their brains are stuffed.  Returning IMMS teachers came back yesterday.  I love seeing the happiness in their faces when they see their old friends again.  EVERYONE was so excited!  I <heart> IMMS.  We are a family.  It's a great feeling working in a place where you feel so supported and loved.

Today, Mr. Jones and CISD hosted 2014 Convocation at CHS.  It was a time of celebration.  Lots of good energy in there.  People are well-rested and ready to return.  We are spending this week with teachers learning about things that are making us better educators.  I am so happy to work with great teachers who love what they are doing.  It makes their job, and mine, so much easier and more fun.  With less than a week left until the first day of school, we are checking our lists; checking them twice...  

Don't forget, we have Meet the Teacher Saturday from 9:30-11:00.  This will give our students a chance to pick up their schedules and tour the building.  This is especially helpful for our incoming wide-eyed 6th graders.  I can't wait to see them!

Back to School Already?

School registration is happening at IMMS this week!  That means the kids will return in two and a half weeks.  I cannot believe we are in the year 2014, and school year 2014-2015 is here.  Time flies when you are having fun!

It's cute to see the new 6th graders come in.  They are scared, they look really young, and when asked if they are coming to Irma Marsh this year, they shyly say, "yes..."  It's funny to see the shy side, then a completely confident, open side when they get to school with their friends.

I'm excited for the all the grade levels this year.  7th and 8th grades will have their very own netbooks.  The 6th grade classes will have a set in every classroom.  We also have our very own full time campus Technologist to help support our teachers.  I foresee a very creative year!

Please continue to visit the IMMS website or my blog for information about fun things going on at Irma Marsh!

I'm so...Techy!

Our Lives Today

The last week or so, I've been infused with technology.  My most recent excitement was receiving a Logitech Touchpad as an early birthday present.  If you know me, I am not that person who waits for the latest, greatest gadget to come on the market.   I find technology as something that makes my life easier.  But I LOVE my new gadget.  I spent yesterday using it and learning the "moves" while working on the computer all day.  I think I'm going to like it!

Lately, we have been spending more time talking about using technology in lessons at school.  I really like that our leaders understand that this is and will become more of a natural motion.  At school, we will see more of "let's grab our phones/netbooks and look up..."  This is how we are living now.  How many people between the ages of 18 and 60 do NOT carry cell phones with internet service?  My guess is that percentage is low.

I'm really enjoying learning about the new apps and sites to show the teachers.  I'm sure they will react like me...have some growing pains, but once the comfort level is there, they will enjoy using it.

Have a great weekend!