iGoogle

This is my first attempt at using iGoogle to link the apps I use most. I am intrigued by how this could be used for educational purposes. As I type, my iGoogle page is also displaying online Scrabble and Chess. I am looking at images from the National Science Foundation. I am learning the Spanish word of the day. I can see the phases of the moon and pinpoint locations with Google Earth... WOW!

The possibilities are endless.

I suppose the potential for trouble is also endless.

Kindergarten

My son is starting Kindergarten this week. The excitement of this momentous event is only slightly dampened by the bill from the doctor's office for his school entrance physical.

$663

Disclosure Documents

With a new school year upon us, it's time to read and sign those ridiculous stacks of disclosure documents (all typed in comic sans font.) As a parent, I love the details I find in these lengthy discourses. For example, I learned last night that Alpine School District is continuing to focus on "academic leering."

Run Quail, Run!

Over the last few months, we have revised QRPS's initial charter school application to more clearly state our school's focus.

MISSION STATEMENT
Quail Run Primary School is an environmentally responsible and multi-sensory learning center that empowers students to be accountable for their own educational journey.

On a light note, I have been having nightmares about red, forty pound quail attacking me. All I can manage to say in the dreams is, "Run Quail, Run!" My husband thinks it's hilarious.

By the way, we just completed our presentation to the Utah State Charter School Board. The final decisions will be made at the end of October 2008. We'll keep you posted!