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I think my 3 lucky charms are 1) my colleagues because they have such amazing ideas and insight, 2) Google, just Google! and 3) all of our amazing technology that helps propel my students' learning to the next level!

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3 resources that I consider to be my lucky charms in the classroom are (1) Pro boards (2) Tech team (3) ActiveInspire..when it works for me :)

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I feel that our principals and assistant principals are very supportive and help us get what we need, and help us get to where we need to be.  I feel that they will try hard to find the time in their busy schedule to help those like me in their first teaching positions, so I am very grateful for them!
Cris G.

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1 - My Promethean Board
2 - The OneNote software
3 - ActivInspire

I use these three tools daily, and they help my classroom to operate so smoothly.  I'm so grateful for our technology.  (We have some pretty great technology human resources too.  That Beth Thomas sure is especially helpful...)

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Week 5 (Mar 25-31): Name 3 resources you consider to be your "lucky charms" in the classroom.

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Week 5 (Mar 25-31): Name 3 resources you consider to be your "lucky charms" in the classroom.

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First of all, I feel so lucky and honored to work at such an amazing school. Secondly, everyone I work with here has been so helpful and kind since day 1 when I first started subbing here! I couldn't have asked for a better group of teachers and staff to work with!

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3 Lucky Charm resources by Cris G.

1.  Mozilla Firefox
(though technically not in the classroom, for prep it's indespensible!)

2.  OneNote
Although it didn't start out that way, it has become a reliable tool for rolling out the lesson, especially when we have less use of the copy machines as of late..

3. coffeefe

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A few very accessible and convenient places exist in my community that help me out in some way.  Besides my local parish, the diocese is very close to me for workshops or meetings.  The Anaheim Convention Ctr. is close to me, so RECongress is just a short drive away.  I hope they don't ever move it from there.

Then there are the 99¢/Dollar Tree/Daiso stores for cheap teaching supplies. Sadly the local teacher store closed down last year.. Cris G.

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Why are you so lucky to have your students? What makes them so amazing?

I feel lucky to be able to PRAY with my students.  I think that their prayers are very special, and I am glad to pray together with them.  Cris G.

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Week 4 (Mar 18-24): Who are you lucky to have in your PLN (Personal Learning Network)?

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Resources I am lucky to have in my local community. I'm very thankful to have local High Schools like Santa Margarita High School and JSerra High School who make connections from Elementary/Jr. High School to High School. The connections students can make with each other from early years, to later years is really awesome! We are fortunate to have High Schools close by with former students willing to come back and share their experience! It's a proud moment as a teacher to see former students share their experience! :-)

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This question took some thought, because as teachers, especially with technology, we have so many resources available to us!  (How I would have loved to have had Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers, etc. when I was doing my student teaching).  As far as what community resources there are for an English Language Arts teacher, obviously our lwonderful local libraries.  However, our high school theatre and arts programs  are a wonderful resource as well.  I will also have to say that a community wine bar is also a great source for teachers! :)  Kidding...sorta :)

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I'm so lucky to have my students because they keep me on my toes, make every day different, and make me want to be a better teacher. I sometimes get so frustrated when I can't seem to get a certain concept or lesson across to a student(s). However, that is the time when I feel challenged. I'm blessed that everyday is different and I am definitiely not bored. Also, my students teach me at times, (technology), and I am lucky because of this. :)

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(I apologize-I'm the newbie who wrote my post as "anonymous" and didn't realize it. I can't figure out how to delete it). Anyways, but I'm on, right? :) Okay, so I'm late to the game, but wanted to join in.  I am so lucky to be a teacher because I have the opportunity to inspire my students.  I have had several teachers that were amazing, but my drama teacher in highschool truly inspired me, and because of her, I wanted to teach.  The reason she was such an effective teacher is that she was passionate about what she taught.  Her love of drama and literature shined through, and her enthusiasm was contagious.  I am lucky that I have the opportunity to share my love of reading and writing with my students, and hopefully, inspire some of them.

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Okay, so I'm late to the game, but wanted to join in. I am so lucky to be a teacher because I have the opportunity to inspire my students. I have had several teachers that were amazing, but my drama teacher in highschool truly inspired me, and because of her, I wanted to teach. The reason she was such an effective teacher is that she was passionate about what she taught. Her love of drama and literature shined through, and her enthusiasm was contagious. I am lucky that I have the opportunity to share my love of reading and writing with my students, and hopefully, inspire some of them.

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Our local community is filled with great resources that are not only educational but fun too! The Discovery Science Center aka "the cube" is a hands on STEAM style learning center that is great for students of all ages. I recently took my own children there and they had a blast!

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Week 3 (Mar 11-17): What resources are you lucky to have in your local community?

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I love how creative my students are in their thinking. I have a few activities that I do across the grade levels and it's truly amazing to see the thought process the students go through at every grade level and that sometimes the younger ones are more creative in their approach to the problem. It's awesome!

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I love the different personalities and strengths that each of my students bring to my class. Not only does it keep life interesting, it allows for great discussion and collaboration!

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I am so lucky to have 5-8 grade students this year! It's been great to teach most of my former students from last year and see how they have grown! I can't wait to see what next year brings and what amazing students I will be blessed with!

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I am so lucky to be a teacher because I've always loved working with children. Since junior high, I have been working with children, whether it was babysitting, swim coach, kids factory, or VBS, I seem to always surround myself with kids! The kicker was working side by side with an AMAZING science teacher and just watching her literally be magical with the students! Not only did she inspire me to become a great teacher, but an excellent role model !

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I love seeing my former students come back and visit to share with my current students their experiences as an elementary/middle school student and stories that brought them to where they are at today. Just this last month, my students were able to have a Google Hangout with a former student covering the Olympics in South Korea, one of my former students is now a teacher at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School, students have become lawyers, dentists, veterinarians! It's gratifying as a teacher when students come back to share their stories!

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Week 2 (Mar 4-10): Why are you so lucky to have your students? What makes them so amazing?

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I've had many teachers too, to whom I'm grateful for all they've helped me and taught me. Fortunately, I can count with only one hand the few teachers I have met in my life who I have had poor experiences with. Some people have little business teaching. If I can be more like those teachers that inspired me, and teach with honest enjoyment and heart for as long as I can, my work will be more than worth it. Cris G.

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I'm lucky to be a teacher because I really struggled in school. I am dyslexic and math was the only subject I really excelled at and loved. I was inspired to become a teacher to help others find their love of math!

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I teach because I was also inspired by so many of the teachers in my life that were always there to give me a boost when I needed it.  I was originally a Business major, but knew that I wanted something more fulfilling!  I want to be that high-fiver for my kiddos! I couldn't ask for a better calling!

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I've been fortunate to have several awesome teachers who have inspired me into this profession (especially my 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Saperstein!).

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My 2nd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Kendall, inspired me!

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Week 1 (March 1 - 3): How did you get so lucky to be a teacher?