Here Rattlesnake, Rattlesnake, Rattlesnake!
This has got to be #1 on the Top Ten Things I Would NEVER Do!
The lanky Texan stands among hundreds of slithering rattlesnakes and prods them with special tongs that allow him to snatch the reptiles at arm's length.
"I'm sorting out the dead snakes," said Soles, wearing protective pants as he occasionally picks up a lifeless rattler from the bundle and throws it into a bucket outside the pit.Read the whole thing
here!
My personal opinion is that the hippie tree huggers and scientists need to get over it! I don't think we will ever run out of rattlers. Besides, I think it would be fun to see, so they need to do it until I can get there!
Labels: hippie tree hugger
You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals...
Most of you have probably heard about this by now, WTHR 13 investigates is working hard on the story...School district: Sixth graders had sex in class
Indianapolis - For months it's been a well-kept secret. But now Warren Township Schools confirm a disturbing case of sex in the classroom. The illicit activity has parents concerned and a district at a loss for words.
Shop class gives students a chance to learn outside of the book. But at Warren Township's Raymond Park Middle School, two students engaged in illicit acts in view of goggled eyes.
13 Investigates was tipped off by a disturbed resident who writes:
"...during school hours in a classroom with an experienced teacher present, two sixth graders completed the act of intercourse...at least ten students were witnesses. No disciplinary actions were taken against the teacher... All teachers were told to keep quiet."
Middle school students having sex in a busy classroom while a teacher is present? Warren Township Associate Superintendent Jeff
Swensson confirmed it's true. It's been kept under wraps since November.
The principal at Raymond Park Middle School would not speak to us about the incident or parents concerns. The superintendent in charge of middle schools in the district also backed out of an on-camera interview and instead provided a three-sentence statement:
"Two students were involved in inappropriate conduct in a lab class last semester. We have investigated the matter and taken appropriate action. The school corporation considers the matter closed and will have no further comment."
Associate Superintendent Jeff
Swensson told Eyewitness News off camera the teacher didn't know what was going on because another student acted as a "look-out." But once the teacher discovered the behavior, immediate action was taken.
Swensson says the students involved were recommended for expulsion. But he did not say whether the board followed that recommendation.
Warren Township School Police were not aware of the incident and say no report was made even though the children were recommended for expulsion.
We sought comment from all seven Warren Township School Board Members about how this case was handled. No one was available to speak with us.
And of course since it got national attention they had to run an update here...which siad nothing new, but you can read it anyways if you like.Finally, they decided that we meeded one more so they ran this update, which again does about nothing!Hmmm...I guess the job of the media is to cause a fuss and a frendzy, especially if the organization is supported by your tax dollars. There has been a lot of speculation associated with this case, student heresay (which normally is worth a grain of salt), and basicially no evidence or information since everyone is keeping there mouths shut tight. I am going to guess that someone will pay enough or find the right person that a staff will betray the school so wath carefully for the rest of the story.I am not one to judge or start more of a stir, but here is what I think. This is a symptom of bigger problems, namely the degregation of our society and an overcrowded classroom. When we restore some morality to our schools and culture, things like this will be the exception not the rule. We need to threaten real punishment on the students and their parents. When people have nothing to be scared of, and have no moral compass you get a troubled society. I love America, but are getting in trouble quick!
Lost in the Blogosphere! (did I spell that right?)
Recently I have been turned on to a couple different blogs that relate to the educational field (I added them to the links at the side). I try to look at them everyday and see what is new, read up, and judge what is credible and of use, but there is so much. Just this morning I found myself leaving a page open so I could read it later (all 13 pages of it), and then tonight I highlighted and copied 8 more pages and bookmarked another site...why...because in my opinion this is stuff that will help me become a better leader someday. Hopefully!
Here is my problem, 21 pages a day of reading (and that doesn't count the blogs themselves, just PDF files that I found worthwhile) leads to about 7,665 pages a year! How on Earth can I do that?
So I have to learn to find a balance, but I am so eager to learn from those who have gone before me that it will be hard. Somedays there will be 1 or 2 pages, someday there will be 50, but no matter what I have to realize that we are fallible and limited. We aren't sponges that soak up everything, but to make up for that we have rational, discretionary thoughts that helps us weed out and set limits...I just hope mine kicks in before I get overly consumed!
On another note, I have a student in my 3rd grade class that this year to date in the Accelerated Reading program (you read books and take comprehension tests) has read a total of 2,686,592 words just in AR books (that doesn't count reading for class, textbooks, writing, billboards, magazines, newspapers, labels, etc...) and it is only March! WOW!!!!! (I bet he could read 7,665 pages a year and not flinch!)
Pizza Hut Soley Accountable for Obesity in Children
CNN is once again enlightening us
here and bashing Pizza Hut for motivating and rewarding students who read.
Really now, leave the good guys alone and allow kids to get a reward for their work. Parents have the decision, if they want to let their kids have pizza that's their perogitive...get off their back!
I have to believe that there is some better use of a reporter than to cover this stuff. But hey it's not my dime!
Labels: education, hippy tree hugger
Wawasee Still #1...in my book!
I must say that I have never been prouder to be a Wawasee Fan! The girls Varisty Basketball Team played thier heart out against Brebuf, but still came up short. The first three quarters were amazing, ending at 38 all, but the last 8 minutes was painstaking to listen to!
Lucky for us we are young and will be back next year with a little more experience and a larger chip on our shoulder. GO GREEN!
Also good luch to the boys as they play Monday night @ Northwood. Northwood topped us during the regular season, but fear not...the Warriors are going to skin the Panthers!
