Spring Break - only a day away!

Wow, it is amazing how quickly this year has flown by. We are just one day away from Spring Break. It will be wonderful to have 9 consecutive days to recharge my batteries. Norma and I really need it.

This morning I conducted a 2 hour AVID tutor training at school. It was a lot of work, but it went off well. Tutors from around the district were there. Such wonderful kids. All of them have college credit and come in to tutor our AVID kids twice a week.

On Monday (first day of spring break), I'll actually be working. Me and two other teachers will be preparing our two day AVID Social Studies training. It is going to stink to have to work, but I will be so happy when everything is ready.

We have been trying hard to plan things to do for Spring Break. We might go out to San Antonio to see Uncle George and Aunt Marla. We are definitely going to the Houston Zoo, but we have to see what the weather is like. Aidan and I are definitely going to play a lot of video games! So whatever we do... we'll have fun.

@ karate. aidan is in the middle.

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Jon Stewart on Letterman Last Night

U2 has been on Letterman each day this week and they have been incredible. You can watch all of their live performances here: U2 On Letterman, March 2009

U2 was fantastic and I love the new album. Thursday night's guest was Jon Stewart. As always he was incredible.

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AVID District Website

I have been working on the AVID district website all night. I am beat. Time to head to bed.

What do you think of it? Humble ISD AVID Website

Jon Stewart tells it like it is...

Why do I have to tune into Comedy Central to know the truth?

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

CNBC Gives Financial Advice

Daily Show Full Episodes
Important Things With Demetri Martin

Political Humor
Joke of the Day

@ the park.

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luck of the irish. we did buy this one... one buck.

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easter bonnet! in target. (we didn't buy it)

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Texans addressing needs

The Texans had a nice weekend. Pulled in two players that are need positions - DE and Backup QB. After trading away Sage Rosenfels for a 4th rounder to the Vikes, the Texans signed Dan Orlovsky from Detroit today. He is 6'5" 230 lbs and played a lot last year for the crappy Lions. I'd have rather seen them bring in a kid with upside than some vet with no legs left.

But, the big news of the weekend is Antonio Smith. The defensive end from the Super Bowl Cards is quite a player. It's going to be great seeing him come off the edge opposite Mario Williams.

I've read two draft experts claim that the Texans would draft a DE or a QB in the first round this year. Obviously that has changed. I would love to see them get a great corner or safety. We'll see. The draft is only a month and a 1/2 away.

College for all?

Is Obama's dream of having every American attend college realistic? Could the US become a country that leads the world in percentage of college graduates?

Some interesting perspectives in this article:

College For All?

It is a collection of expert opinions on whether the President's goals can be reached. Many are pretty optimistic, but stop before saying the goal will be accomplished.

Reminds me a lot of AVID the whole way through the article. Our mission is so similar.