tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30720429447150242252024-03-14T00:05:44.650-07:00Dear Principal...Answering that age-old question "So, what did you do today?"
A diary of the 2013-14 school year, what I'm doing to learn and practice my craft and make myself irresistible to Principals. Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-44853890660426452282014-08-08T10:28:00.002-07:002014-08-08T10:29:56.033-07:00Yearbook PhotosDear Principal,<br />
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Got my Yearbook!<br />
Yes, I was just like a 7th grader, instantly flipping back to the index to see what pages my name appeared on...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Started by 4th and 5th graders, continued by 8th graders, contributed to by all!</td></tr>
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-36041362401269348262014-06-05T18:56:00.002-07:002014-08-19T10:39:49.830-07:00UpdateDear Principal,<br />
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Finished the GATE Certification, Tier I, just waiting on the official certificate. Great opportunity to learn strategies to engage GATE students and help them create meaningful work. And of course many of the GATE student pedagogy can be used with the whole class.<br />
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Finished with year 1 of BTSA, the credential clearing program. Great to get back to learning more about each student's learning needs and planning lessons that connect to those needs. Differentiating lessons for higher and lower students, assessing and modifying throughout the unit... and it was great to see so many kids out playing soccer <i>even when they did not have to!</i><br />
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The school year is almost over, time to get the Resume updated, newest Letters of Recommendation PDF'ed, interview shirts back from the cleaners...<br />
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<b>Our Word of the Month for June:</b><br />
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<b>I also printed up and passed out grade K-2 versions with simpler definitions and less synonyms.</b>Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-56995655069456596262014-03-22T15:24:00.000-07:002014-03-22T15:24:19.048-07:00Experimenting In ClassDear Resume,<br />
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Inspired by comments on Twitter from the <b><a href="http://www.cue.org/" target="_blank">CUE Conference</a> </b>keynote by<b> <a href="http://blog.mrmeyer.com/" target="_blank">Dan Meyer</a></b> about "perplexing" students as a way to help develop questioning and learning skills, I tried my hardest not to give them any answers yesterday. I was subbing in 3rd grade (the teacher gave me permission to deviate from her plans) and as we started the math lesson on <i>likely, unlikely, certain, </i>and <i>impossible</i> I skipped over the "we do" guided step. Did the vocabulary, discussed examples whole class involving the rainforests, then their weekend plans (<i>certain </i>most of them will watch movies and play video games all weekend; very <i>unlikely</i> any will read a book or get much exercise. But not <i>impossible</i>!) then I had them work with partners on problem #13 (1-12 were way too easy) while I worked with Special Ed and English Learners. (btw, how could we not have a very new/low ELA surrounded by students that speak his home language instead of in back row by behavior issue student?) Then the students shared solutions and explained how they worked through the problem, and asked their own questions about the problem and each others' answers.<br />
I also snuck a little 4th grade standard in on them. Sat in on a 4/5 PD during my break last week and read through a new CCSS Language Arts unit sent down from the district about rewriting narratives from a different point of view. I grabbed <u>Stuart Little</u> and found where Stuart shot an arrow through Snowbell's ear to protect his little bird friend. We discussed why Stuart did it and how he felt (citing text evidence, of course) then listed what they thought Snowbell might have thought and felt about the situation. After recess was a Health lesson about resolving conflict so they wrote about a conflict, personal or made up, then rewrote it from the other person's point of view.<br />
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See what I did there? Common Core Standards, real world connections, student led inquiry, evidence driven answers, connections across content... get this man a classroom!Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-39255476756613218472014-03-16T11:26:00.000-07:002014-03-16T14:05:13.184-07:00Professional Development<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dear Resume</span>,<br />
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I know the phrase "Professional Development" can refer to specific training teachers must attend, or research done to prepare lessons, assessment, etc.. But isn't it also what I do in my non-teacher time, the museums I visit, books I read, even walks I take? Most of what a teacher does and is in his/her life probably makes it into the classroom, I would think.<br />
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Anyway, did a bunch of PD last week. Staff Development on CCSS, looking at Standards, rewording them and connecting them to current lessons. After a few minutes trading ideas on writing and speaking lessons with the Middle School P.E. teacher I hopped around to various groups (middle school ELA, 3rd, 5th) and listened/added my 2 cents.<br />
Then it was on to BTSA for a <b><a href="http://www.newmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Rick Morris</a></b> session on engaging students; his focus is managing students and class time, I agree his "gift" is for solving problems. This has always been one of my strong points as well, being able to get to the root of an issue and fix it, quickly and simply. I think a lot of his management techniques fit well with Common Core, reducing classroom procedure and behavior stress/time wasted and allowing students more time for creating and producing work.<br />
Next up was some CCSS online research, mainly New York's <b><a href="http://www.engageny.org/" target="_blank">EngageNY</a> </b>site for great videos of teachers and students meeting standards and <b><a href="http://achievethecore.org/">AchievetheCore.org</a> </b>for lesson plan ideas. Part of me still doesn't understand the uproar or hesitation regarding the Standards. "Good teaching" is what I call it.<br />
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Finally, I watched this video. Several times. I think students need to be able to write a Tweet, a Blog, a video script, AND an essay.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-66807647503892861612014-03-08T20:22:00.000-08:002014-03-09T20:28:04.156-07:00Saturday SchoolDear Resume,<br />
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Taught like it was the 80s today, the 1880s -- had a one room schoolhouse full of 1st through 4th graders. They were supposed to bring a book and work to do, but the few that did were done in about 10 minutes... so I read <u>The BFG</u>, they partner wrote predictions, I/they read lots of Seuss, we made foldable books, they wrote sticker stories, they gave mini presentations on what they were experts on (Science, wall ball, dinosaurs, etc.), I read more <u>BFG</u>, we collected trash from the play area, then they <a href="http://dearprincipal.blogspot.com/2014/02/brainstorm-lesson.html" target="_blank">brainstormed</a> and did some art. Whew!<br />
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Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-10529154713497586792014-03-07T19:59:00.000-08:002014-03-09T20:24:23.081-07:00I am InfluentialDear Resume,<br />
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I love it when someone uses my idea in their classroom. Actually, I'm pretty sure this is the first time it's ever happened, so #momentousoccasion!*<br />
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*Yes, I know how to use "hash tags" and Twitter, and Instagram, and Vine, and lots of Google stuff.Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-55338263212427711762014-03-01T13:48:00.001-08:002014-03-01T13:48:20.381-08:00Future ArtDear Resume,<br />
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Our second Art Exhibit (not a contest, no competition or ribbons) involved the students looking into their crystal balls and seeing what the future will look like -- what will they look like? What job will they have? What will the world look like?<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-55133531454208735962014-03-01T12:19:00.000-08:002014-03-01T12:19:17.951-08:00Favorite Childhood BookDear Resume,<br />
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A 5th grader has been asking about my favorite book was when I was his age, and every day I've given him a different answer -- too many to chose from! Finally made a choice, emailed the staff to please put their faves in classroom windows, and started a poll for the students. I've seen March Madness-style brackets to vote on the favorite-est of the favorites, let's see if I get enough suggestions to set that up.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-4547716116291668122014-02-26T18:09:00.000-08:002014-02-26T18:09:20.752-08:00Give Back ClubDear Resume,<br />
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Another part of our 4th/5th grade Give Back Club's "The world would be better if..." project, a couple of big bulletin boards everyone can write on.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-70507315953104409662014-02-26T17:55:00.000-08:002014-03-01T14:46:17.607-08:00Captive ClassroomDear Resume,<br />
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Each morning I have duty at the food court where all K-5 wait for the bell to ring. They have to be there; I choose to be there, partly to help keep an eye on things and get the morning started smoothly and partly to pretend I'm a one room school teacher from days gone by. Some days I send them on a run, grade by grade, sometimes I start an art project/exhibit (see <i><b><a href="http://dearprincipal.blogspot.com/2013/10/football-art.html" target="_blank">Football Art</a></b></i> and <i><a href="http://dearprincipal.blogspot.com/2014/03/future-art.html" target="_blank"><b>Your Future</b></a></i>) and we have a wonderful Clean Up Crew of 2nd grade volunteers (those middle schoolers before us sure make a mess!). The latest is a lesson in alliteration to name the recess basketball tournament teams, i.e. Dunking Donuts or Wonderful Wildcats. I keep it very casual, don't want to spook them with the idea they're learning something <b>before</b> the bell rings, but I've caught some groups talking about alliteration in store/company names, some making nonsense rhymes all with same letter, and others actually coming up with team names (but c'mon, <i>Bouncing Butter?!?</i>).<br />
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Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-50701623512577061652014-02-25T20:47:00.000-08:002014-02-26T18:50:35.300-08:00Clearing that Credential!Dear Resume,<br />
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Class tonight. I still love being a student. Almost done with Year 1 of BTSA, next up is designing lessons and assessment, plus a couple more observations. I think the combination of focus on a single PE class plus the subbing at different grade levels has helped me to understand and put into practice the pedagogy concepts and techniques we're going over.Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-39062906718422341972014-02-21T12:13:00.000-08:002014-02-22T12:19:16.891-08:00Everyday Object ArtDear Resume,<br />
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Subbed in 3rd grade class today, did the <a href="http://dearprincipal.blogspot.com/2014/02/brainstorm-lesson.html" target="_blank">Brainstorm activity</a> and had a little time for Found Object Art while sending kids 2 by 2 to the nurse's office for head lice checks.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-28826445644252287462014-02-18T19:48:00.001-08:002014-02-18T19:48:28.981-08:00English Teacher!Dear Resume,<br />
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Spent the day as a middle school English Teacher (No, no Br'er Principal, don't throw me in that English class!), once again demonstrating my adaptability, versatility, and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.<br />
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On a side note, what's with Subs that never show up?Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-46257566635799768952014-02-16T10:35:00.001-08:002014-02-16T10:35:45.561-08:00Instagram TeachingDear Resume,<br />
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I set up an Instagram account today (<a href="http://instagram.com/mrnauton" target="_blank">mrnauton</a>) as an experiment. When I take pictures of activities at school for the yearbook or for my bulletin boards, the students always ask if I'm on Facebook/Instagram/Vine/a new one every week that I haven't heard of yet. Of course I have no desire to share with the entire school the treasured photos of my goofy boys, our fat cat, or the burgers I eat, but if our students are using it to share and communicate maybe I can sneak a little education and inspiration in?<br />
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Right now it will be photos of places we go (museums and the like) or cool things we find (full moons, cool plants, the Lego Movie!) but when I have a classroom it could be used to flip a lesson, share favorite books, and for students to demonstrate learning.Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-13729040761125485072014-02-13T19:19:00.000-08:002014-02-16T19:20:05.094-08:00The world would be better if...Dear Resume,<br />
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Chalk art was a success, yearbook staff came out and took pictures, middle school ASB added a lot of quality work. I couldn't find a ladder tall enough to get it all in! <i>Now </i>it can rain.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-26411694800309990612014-02-10T19:01:00.000-08:002014-02-16T19:02:21.165-08:00Give Back ClubDear Resume,<br />
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Give Back Club started on the <i>World be better...</i> chalk art. Invited all the other classes to come add their thoughts and ideas.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-30161469886814364442014-02-06T19:45:00.000-08:002014-02-16T20:06:34.795-08:00Brainstorm LessonDear Resume,<br />
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The concept for this mini-lesson was the Doodle 4 Google competition and the clever art of <a href="http://javierperez.ws/" target="_blank">Javier Perez</a>, who uses everyday objects in drawings. Each table group blindly chose an object (cork, battery, rubber band, hair clip, bottle cap, q-tip, Lego) and quickly discussed what <i>other</i> uses for the object they could come up with -- creativity counts! Set the timer for 1 minute then they traded for another object. Their goal was to listen to group member's ideas and build upon those ideas, working together to list as many uses as possible in the short time.<br />
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At the end of the day we went back to the brainstorm activity, this time each student chose an item and made a drawing around it (a straw became a periscope, a shell a pirate's eye patch, etc). I showed their art under the docucam and they traded for other items. Many thanks to <a href="http://javierperez.ws/teslawp_portfolio/project-2/" target="_blank">Mr. Perez for his inspiration</a>, the students <b>loved</b> his art!<br />
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Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures of the students' work. Some were very creative!<br />
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Teachers usually leave a long list of things to do and a note saying "You won't finish it all, that's ok!" but I always manage to finish it all... do I teach too fast? Actually I think I rarely have student or time management issues, so we get quickly into the lessons. I always have a book I can read to them (Roald Dahl, The Wayside School) or a quick project such as this brainstorm one.<br />
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Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-16969492030993365412014-02-04T19:56:00.000-08:002014-02-18T19:57:02.118-08:00Homework ClubDear Resume,<br />
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Helping out after school with a 4th grade Homework Club. Talked to the 5th grade teachers about their students needing help, but they didn't jump at my offer. Hope I'm not coming across as the new guy who thinks he can do everything better.<br />
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Cuz I can't do <i>everything</i> better.<br />
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Yet.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-80670175444800106942014-02-03T11:56:00.000-08:002014-02-16T11:59:13.627-08:00The world would be better if...Dear Resume,<br />
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Working on my Digital Citizenship/Learning lesson plans and found the <a href="http://www.google.com/doodle4google/" target="_blank">Google Doodle contest.</a> Looks like fun, there are lesson plans and videos to show that focus on creativity and making the world a better place. Two of my favorite subjects! Without a class of my own I had to borrow and tweak a little, but came up with some brainstorm lesson ideas (to be tried out when I sub tomorrow) and a project for our "Give Back Club" that let the whole K-8 school get involved.Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-91713875044419554552013-12-03T19:57:00.000-08:002014-02-16T20:09:35.170-08:00The Right Choice?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Finally, a contract offer. </div>
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Unfortunately, only part time at Bethune, plus two additional days teaching P.E. at another school.</div>
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Why would I turn down full-time employment???</div>
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Because I do not want to be a P.E. teacher next year, and I do not want my resume to merely list P.E. jobs.</div>
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So what's the plan?</div>
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Get back to subbing. I can be a substitute on Mondays and Fridays, I can sub at a lot of other schools, I can sub in Santee and Cajon Valley and La Mesa-Spring Valley, I can get back into classrooms and <b><i>teach!</i></b></div>
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-10062448550794724582013-11-21T20:11:00.000-08:002014-02-16T20:43:42.101-08:00Typhoon Yolanda ReliefDear Resume,<br />
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First project for our "Give Back Club" really touched home at Bethune. 80% of our school's students are Filipino as well as a few teachers, the Librarian, and most of the parents that help out daily around the campus. Amazingly, not many of our families were directly impacted.<br />
A group of 4th and 5th graders made signs to put up around the campus and decorated jars to put in the classrooms for penny/loose change collection. They also set up a jar in front of the main gates for before and after school and collected from parents as they walked by.<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-3315547213198784172013-11-07T20:18:00.000-08:002014-02-22T11:43:40.275-08:00Word of the MonthDear Resume,<br />
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This month's word: <b>Empathy</b>. How does it feel when you win or lose, play well or drop the ball? Can you understand how others feel when they succeed or fail? Special session for the recess football league due to a few players that feel no one should be able to celebrate winning without an answering temper tantrum. hmm...<br />
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<br />Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-72413802032448139172013-11-07T19:52:00.000-08:002014-02-18T19:53:16.232-08:00Math TutorDear Resume,<br />
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Started helping tutor a few 6th graders in Math, mostly fractions. Sometimes I wonder why in the world they haven't "got it" yet, other times I think "Dang, this stuff can get confusing!"Mr. Nautonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12306447102220923922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072042944715024225.post-72655679552849460932013-10-30T20:33:00.000-07:002014-02-16T20:35:24.240-08:00Pie In My Eye...and in my ear, my nose, my shorts, my socks...<br />
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Was hit by many, many shaving cream pies today. All for a good cause, raising money for the school!<br />
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