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Best Lines of the Week...

For the last two years, I have been saying I need to carry around a notebook to start writing down all the great things I hear in our hallways and classrooms.  Here are some of my favorite lines from last week:


1) Wait! YOU'RE the principal?

2) Does anyone have a magic wand I can borrow for tomorrow's lesson?

3) We can sit anywhere? Really?

4) Everyone matters everywhere.

5) Did you see my purple cow?

6) I'm not really a little kid anymore. I'm Medium.

What were some of the better lines you heard last week?

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  1. www.dfgately.comSeptember 7, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    This is a great post Lisa. I'm going to post some of these, thanks for the idea! You are a rockstar

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  2. Fueling EductionSeptember 8, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    What a fun reflection of the week, Lisa! Keep a running list and you will have quite the book by years end!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:38 PM

      Craig, thanks so much for reading. A part of me thinks we should start one big google doc. Kids are the best!

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  3. Allie BondSeptember 8, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Great post, Lisa! Have you heard of One Line a Day Memory Book? This would be perfect for you to document some of those famous one liners. I love your reflections!

    Allie
    http://thepositiveteacher.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownSeptember 8, 2014 at 7:39 PM

      Hey Allie, thanks so much for reading. Had not heard of that book. I think I need one. Can't wait to check out your reflections.

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