Each morning we observe a moment of silence.  I have noticed that it is difficult for many of you to be silent and still for this minute.  You may not use the moment of silence for its... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-01 08:09:13
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How 'bout those Giants?!  I really enjoyed the game.  So often the Superbowl is a total expected blowout.  When you see the interviews after a game or some other major... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-04 09:04:13
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We are in danger of losing our Internet privileges. I have been told that ANY Internet usage must be educational. You will still utilize the blog while I am checking role. After that, you must... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-05 08:58:30
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I hope you all enjoyed your afternoon off yesterday.  The teachers had TAKS training.  Starting today in BCIS we will not print but rather save our work in a folder.  I will check... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-07 09:20:27
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When you are in the workplace you will most definitely work with those who are very different than you. You will work with those who are from different backgrounds, different ethnicity,... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-08 08:57:58
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Hi everyone!  I'm in Dallas at a conference so be EXTRA good for the substitute.  You always make me so proud when I am away.  At the rist of sounding corny, I miss you.  I... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-10 15:09:29
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You were so good for the substitute!  You continue to make me look good.  I couldn't wait to read your blog last night when I got home.  Most everyone said that they felt... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-12 09:05:59
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All this talk about unconditional love made me examine the times in my life that I have expereienced unconditional love.  When I was your age I would have said that only dogs can give... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-13 09:00:59
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Happy Singles Awareness Day!  Even when I'm dating someone this day seems to be too much pressure for me.  I love reading your "love" blogs this week.  Your insight... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-14 08:02:47
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Aren't you glad that we aren't writing about love today?  I have to admit that the writing you did in class yesterday was top notch.  I laughed and cried, more than once.  But I... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-15 08:51:32
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Welcome back!  I hope that you had a restful and fun long weekend.  I also hope you are ready to study hard this week as it is time once again for 6 week tests.  Today's... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-19 08:38:18
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Some of you act offended when expected to work in class.  Teachers are held to standards called TEKS.  These standards describe the information that we are required to cover in a given... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-20 09:32:38
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Isn't the rain nice this morning?   Rain relaxes me.   When I was in school, I liked reading very much.  When I was a Senior I took a class called "Power... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-21 08:10:46
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You made it through the 4th Six Weeks.  Doesn't that feel great?  Today's blog:  Do you feel too much emphasis is put on extracurricular activities at your school?  Are... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-22 07:41:42
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Motivations comes in many forms.  Some of us are motivated by a need for accomplishment, others of us are motivated by consequences.  Some appear not to be motivated at all. ... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-25 07:47:59
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Peer pressure accounts for many types of choices.  When you are in high school there is so much pressure to fit in by wearing the right clothes, having the right friends and even what... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-26 09:14:59
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Have you been following the politics for the Presidential election?  Some of you are already old enough to vote this time for the first time.  When you are eligible to vote, how will... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-27 09:14:35
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I know we have talked about TEKS, the basic information that teachers must cover in each subject, but now it is TAKS time.  Next week our school will administer the TAKS test to everyone... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-28 07:51:43
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Just think, if you were born on Feb. 29 you would only have a birthday every four years.   Today I would like you to tell me what you think about the blog.  Do you ever go... Read More
Posted by: jkcurtis on 2008-02-29 08:48:20
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