BP's Got Talent! YAY Curtis!

Congratulations to Curtis for winning first place in the talent show! If you weren't there, Curtis sang Flake by Jack Johnson. He had the crowd into it and it even looked like he winked at Ms. Fiero. Way to go, Curtis! What did you guys think of the talent show?

Thanks to the alumni that were there! I saw Beth, Sarah, Shaun, Kevin, Melissa, Sam...and a bunch of others! :) Thanks for supporting! Dallas, here we come!

A special thanks to everyone who helped in large or small ways. You know it can't be done without a small army. Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Special Olympics - Jolly Jaunt

So yeah! The Jolly Jaunt is this weekend!! If you would like to donate to this worthwhile cause, click the link shown above.

I need everyone to bring me their cash donations by Friday. If you are walking, then I need you to show up at 11:30 this weekend. I will already have your money on Friday and can register us as a team. It's worked out very smoothly the past few years.

Alumni - you are welcome to attend with us. I just ask that if you attend, you raise the $35.00 entry fee. Please comment here or send me an email if you are planning to be part of the team. Oh, you could also register for our team online at the link above.

Won't it be cool to raise more money than TMLP this year????

Hoping for a blow-out (in donations - not my tires) :)

BPA 2007!

Hey Everyone!

This year is flying! Its going great though! I hope everyone is working hard on their competitions. The best thing to do is to be prepared, and have an awesome attitude =) As a senior, the best thing I can say is to make your deadlines because you know how they can just creep up on you.

Some things to think about if your in a group would be splitting the parts. So if some people are better at writing, than designing, give them a writing portion of the project. Not only will it improve you project, it can also help you gain some time. Also, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! If you want I, or maybe some other BPA members, would be more than happy to watch teams present. Not only could you get their feedback, it would also calm your nerves some and you would become familiar with presenting in front of someone before you go to the judges. Try in front of a mirror too!! I know its a little weird, but it helps to hear yourself speak and see how you present yourself.

If you need any help or opinions with your project, or even want to ask some questions about what States is going to be like feel free to ask away!

Staying Connected To Your Roots

Wow. I'm pleasantly surprised with the responses from our alumni! I would love to hear what you are all doing, what successes you've had as well as challenges you've overcome. My thoughts are my high school students probably go through their days with that glazed look in their eye - hardly noticing what's going on around them. But once they get out into the real world, they can reflect back and think, "Hmmm...high school wasn't that bad after all!"

There are many moments in a teacher's life when we say to ourselves, "I know why I do this." (at least for me - I suppose I should speak for myself) But there are also days that I can get that glazed look too. One of the moments that shake me are when graduates connect back to their roots. You can't imagine how difficult or bittersweet it is every year when our "kids" graduate! The relationships that we form, trials and tribulations, magnets stuck up noses, break-ups and break-downs, poker faces on scary rides, (I think I still owe Sara and Kevin an ice cream for that one!) and all the like, make us like an extended family. The one major exception is that we don't have the opportunity for a Thanksgiving dinner to bring us back together.

So my invitation to the alumni is to stay connected and pass on your acquired life skills with your Protégé classmates. With this blog, I'm hopeful we can pass the techno-turkey and avoid gravy spills on my tablecloth. :)