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Currently, July Edition

July came too fast!  For those of you who don't already know, I teach in a year-round school.  I love the schedule, except when my workdays come in JULY!  Yep, tomorrow starts our new year, and kids go back July 9.  {For more info about the year-round schedule, check out this post.}  I'm linking up with Farley today to bring you the July Currently...

Be sure to follow the rule of 3, y'all!!  :)


Also, I'm in a couple of giveaways!  Check out Marie's giveaway at The Hands-On Teacher!  It's a fun giveaway to celebrate 200 followers, and you might win my Guided Reading Guide... 
Check out Jessica's giveaway at Mrs. Stanford's Class!  It's a 500 follower giveaway, and you could win several items from my TPT store...
MrsStanfordsClass

Tune in Tuesday for my Bloggiversary Giveaway!!  You could win over 30 amazing resources!!

Comments

  1. Sarah7/01/2012

    I can't believe I forgot Skippyjon Jones! That's the perfect read aloud! How much vacation time do you actually get since it's year round?? Do you enjoy year round schools? I've never met someone who does that! Also, a beach vacation trip sounds FANTASTIC!

    Sarah
    Miss A's Kindergarten

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  2. Emily7/01/2012

    Hi,
    My school used to be year round - I miss it so much!! Hope this next school year goes smoothly for you. =)
    BTW - I'm your newest follower!

    Emily
    www.ilovemyclassroom.blogspot.com

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  3. Unknown7/01/2012

    When the laundry fairy is finished at your house, could you send her to mine? HA HA! Thank you for participating in my Inspirational Giveaway!!!

    Diane
    Teaching with Moxie

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  4. Heidi7/01/2012

    Until recently when they came out at Kohl's I think it was I had never heard of the Skippy John Jones books. This girl who is a lover of books was feeling so out of the loop. I am for sure going to be getting my hands on these. I like the idea of a year round school.

    Heidi
    My (Not So) Elementary Life

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  5. Miss Trayers7/01/2012

    I guess for the laundry fairy to fold clothes that means you actually have to do the laundry part first, right? No wonder she keeps skipping over my house! :)

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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  6. Kimberly7/01/2012

    I love your blog. I am awarding your the Versatile Blogger Award. Head over to my blog to get the award!


    www.loveofteachingkimberly.blogspot.com

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  7. Tania7/01/2012

    I picked the exact same books. Great minds think alike :)
    My Second Sense

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  8. Lisa R.7/01/2012

    I just ordered a bunch of Skippyjon Jones books from kohls.com. My students love him!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  9. Suzanne7/02/2012

    Happy Birthday! And when the laundry fairy finishes at your place, send her on to mine! Thanks!

    Krazy Town

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  10. Jessica Ann Stanford7/02/2012

    Thanks for the shout out!
    Blessings,

    Jessica Stanford
    Mrs. Stanford's Class
    I hope that you'll join me for my giveaway ♥

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  11. Fancy Free in 4th7/02/2012

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  12. Fancy Free in 4th7/02/2012

    I am your newest follower! I just started my blog last week and am so excited to network and connect with other AMAZING educators!

    Fancy Free in Fourth

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  13. Kristin Young7/02/2012

    Hello Mrs. Sykes! ;) I found you via Jessica's blog and I'm a new follower. I'm having a giveaway through this week too and would love to have you come follow me to join in! P.S. I love Skippyjon too!!

    http://littlemissglamourgoestokindergarten.blogspot.com

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  14. Kelly7/02/2012

    I found your blog from the contest at Jessica's blog and am a new follower! I love Skippyjon books he is a muy cool cat!

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  15. Anonymous7/02/2012

    I found your blog through Jessica. I am also a 2nd grade teacher. I just started blogging this summer. Stop on over if you get the chance. I welcome comments, suggestions, and new ideas!
    Amy
    Where Seconds Count 2nd grade blog

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  16. Unknown7/02/2012

    I am your newest follower! I found you through the give away at Mrs. Stanford's Class!

    Our first day of school is August 1, with inservice starting on July 26th. Our rooms have to be ready before the 26th BUT we can't get into the building until the 16th. STRESSED!

    I hope you'll check out my new "manly" teaching blog!

    Greg
    Smedley's Smorgasboard of Kindergarten

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  17. Brenda7/03/2012

    I found your blog through Jessica also! I am so excited for you! I also started a blog recently and would love feedback! All the items look so good I can't decide! Have a great Fourth! http://mrsrayburnsroom.blogspot.com/

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