LAST WEEK AT SHEA STADIUM...

Well the Mets are once again giving me a stroke in September! I'm hoping that they'll keep it together this week for their last regular season games at Shea. We've got 7 games left of regular season and are currently one and a half games out of first place. GO METS...LOSE PHILLIES :) I'm sure it'll be a stressed filled October for me!

Horticulture @ WAHS

Mrs. Carman-Harris always amazes me with how much work and dedication she puts into her Horticulture program at our school. She not only teaches great info to students about landscaping, floral design, greenhouse management and the environment, but she also stresses the importance of a strong work ethic. Believe me, she practices what she preaches!

Here's a picture of a few of our Horticulture students at a community function in Newberry on Saturday, Sept. 13. WAY TO REPRESENT 'PORT HORT :)

CLASS MOTTOS

Each of my classes were given an assignment: using squares or rectangles, each student was to record some information, making predictions about their future lives. Then, upon finishing, the class as a whole was to use the squares or rectangles to create a symbol that represented their class and come up with a "class motto". I must say, each time I do this activity the students seem to get more and more creative! GREAT JOB EVERYONE ON THIS PROJECT & THANKS FOR A GREAT START TO THIS SCHOOL YEAR!!!

PERIOD 1: "SNAKE...BECAUSE WE SLITHER OUR WAY TO SUCCESS!"


PERIOD 2: "PEACE...BECAUSE WE PASS PEACE ON TO OTHERS!"


PERIOD 3: "LOLLIPOP...BECAUSE WE'RE POPPIN'!"


PERIOD 4: "LETTER B...BECAUSE WE'RE THE BOSSES OF ALL BOSSES!"


PERIOD 6: "BOMB...BECAUSE WE ARE DA'BOMB!"


PERIOD 7: "EYES...BECAUSE WE ARE FACING OUR FUTURES!"

The rest of weekend sports...

The rest of the weekend in sports was up and down:

WE ARE...PENN STATE: Penn State looked pretty darn good Saturday. Joe Pa has to be happy! TN didn't play this weekend! WVU (West VA) lost to Eastern Carolina...how did that happen?

E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!: WOW! Did they look good today or what? I watched the first quarter and then had to get outside to enjoy the beautiful day...but popped back in every now and again to check them out. What I saw made me hopeful for a great season!

METS: UGHHHH....being a Mets fan IS NOT easy..especially in September :-) But faithful we are! The Mets lost the first 2 of 3 games to the Phillies this weekend. As of right now, we're up by 1 in the 3rd inning...but will we hold the lead? WHO KNOWS! If we get swept by the Phillies, we will be tied with them for first place and Mr. Abels won't let me live it down! WA-HOOO...Delgado just slammed a homerun...we're up by 2 now :-) See me in the morning for the outcome!

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Even though we lost Friday night, nothing beats Friday night football (except maybe baseball in October...more on that later)! I enjoyed seeing many of you at the game, on and off the field. Our new scoreboard looks great doesn't it? The sunset view from our stadium always mesmerizes me! As always, the band had a great pre-game show and the cheerleaders looked good pumping up our fans, who were looking full of 'PORT PRIDE....who says our school spirit isn't alive and well? As for the football team...KEEP TRYING GUYS! You can't let one game get you down...and remember to hold your heads high and play with integrity :-) A few photos from the game:

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!!

Hey everyone! I hope your summer was tons of fun and that you're ready for a good school year. I'VE MISSED YOU!!!

ANTIOCH PICNIC
I did see some of you at Antioch Church's annual block party a few weeks ago. A group of CTE teachers decided to get together and help out. What a super event to get neighbors outside & mingling! I hope to make it every year. Here are a few pictures of the event:



IT'S A BOY!!!
I welcomed a new nephew into the world on Aug. 9! HOW EXCITING! Patrick William seems happy & healthy, as is his "big" sister, Maddy. I'm enjoying spoiling both of them :) Check out their first meeting in the hospital...IT IS TOO CUTE:


ROCKY TOP
I spent a great deal of time visiting my cousin and her family/friends in Knoxville, TN throughout the summer. In fact, I was there so much that I've still got my "southern" slang Y'ALL :) I really feel that city is my "second home" and thank all of my new friends there for their hospitality (and as always, I valued my time with my family there)! I got to see my god-daughter in her new classroom...YES...they started school already, on Aug. 11th to be exact! Here's Heather walking in to school & at her second grade seat in Mrs. Tipton's class (A.L. Lotts Elementary, Knoxville, TN):


LITTLE LEAGUE, METS, SMOKIES
I arrived back in Williamsport Monday night and was able to catch a Little League game on Tuesday (Japan vs. Latin America...GREAT GAME). It is always such a great event for our community and the world...teaching us that you can have many differences and not even speak the same language, yet appreciate each other and a game that teaches so much more than just baseball! I LOVE BASEBALL!

Speaking of baseball....have you seen my Mets??? I hate to say it and jinx us, but they're looking PRETTY GOOD! While I've not seen them play (except on TV) since the end of May, Heather and I took in a minor league game of the Tennessee Smokies in July...it was her first baseball game, she loved it, and even knows "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" already! Check out these all-star players we saw there:



HURRY BACK...
Well, today was your teachers' official first day back at school! While summer vacation is great and appreciated, it's always cool to come back and see everyone. We're working hard to make this year a good one....all we need is you :) So get back here & tell me all your summer stories. STOP IN & SEE ME....STILL IN G202! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACES NEXT WEDNESDAY (FRESHMEN ONLY TUESDAY).

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!!!

What a quick year huh? I can't believe it's over! Today was the first day of summer vacation for us...what did you do? Please keep in touch over the summer and let me know what you're doing!

I plan on getting things done around my place that I put off during the school year, visiting family & friends, soaking up the sun, and of course....RELAXING!

Hoping all of you have a great summer...check back in...I may post every once in a while to let you know what I'm up to!

Here are a few pics from our end-of-the-year fun:

KEYBOARDING TRIVIA








HANGING OUT



CONGRATS & GOOD LUCK JORDAN & ALL OF OUR GRADUATES!!!