Meme from the Quarantimes Mason Mize

This meme Is about these crazy times and I thought about it and maybe a good laugh would make some peoples day. I'm honestly still in shock about the whole topic and it hasn't hit me yet. It sucks that our graduation will be postponed and prom will maybe be cancelled, but it is what it is at the end of the day. I'm still going to look for the fun in things and I hope everyone else does the same in these weird days. And as for the rest of the meme it speaks for itself and enjoy the coronacation ladyboys.

[KC]: Memes from the Quarantimes

Create a new post with the memes that you've created this week and an explanation of what they are commenting on. This is visual rhetoric. Beyond being humorous, they should be making some statement about life, school, and/or the human experience during this time. Be sure to title it with your First Name and Last Name and "Meme from the Quaratine"

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Here is the meme that I created.

This is a weird time for everyone and as a teacher I feel pulled a bunch of different ways. This meme reflects that. The fire is the virus, but it's also the emotional toll of the time and the directives of the school district and the fact that I can't laugh and joke with my students each day in the way that I used to. It seems like things are crumbling around us as the world—the world as we know it to be—comes to a halt. As teachers, we feel at odds with ourselves. We feel pulled to teach no matter what is going on because that's what we do and that is important. Yet, we also see how important it is right now to eliminate stress and worry. We recognize the need for routine and structure in such a chaotic time. Yet, we also see this quarantine as a way to shake out of the routines that have been driving us and simply take a moment to breathe, redirect, and realign our perspective of what really matters. While this meme is usually meant to be ironic and what is described as "fine" is not actually fine, I feel like it speaks both ways in this case. At the end of the day, my job is to teach and that's what I'll do, but "teaching" might look a little different. Through a screen and through activities posted to a blog, I'll teach critical thinking and reading skills and writing, but I'll also teach kids to be creative, to show compassion, to reflect, to hope, to still dream, and to not take for granted the things that we are all missing right now. Despite the fires I am dealing with each day, this actually is fine ... because I am still a teacher and my students are still here (just in a virtual space). 

[KC]: Quarantine SSR Week 2

Reply to this post with some thoughts on what you read this week. Are you still liking your book? If you could change something about it, what would you change? What is lacking? Does this book seem similar to other books you've read before? How about other things you've watched before? After all, stories are stories regardless of the medium in which they are presented.

Be sure to come back to these SSR posts (this week and last) and comment on what others are reading.

[KC]: Enrichment Activities Week 2 (April 6-April 10)

Seniors!
The enrichment activities for this week have been posted to the google classroom. You can also view them through this link right here. Remember, we're now officially away from a classroom for basically the next 4 months. This is an opportunity for you to keep your reading, writing, and critical thinking skills sharp before re-entering a classroom setting or the work force. My advice is to take it seriously. You've worked so hard for 12 years; don't let it just slip away now. A bonus: these activities also allow us to reorient ourselves in a time of crisis. Hopefully working on some school-related assignments allow you to regain a bit of routine in this time of quarantine. Hopefully they allow you to consider the world as it is right now in relation to the things we have learned and discussed all year.

Take care of yourself and take care of your brain: both are precious.

- Ms. Colln

Wednesday Creative Day

How to make a boysenberry cobbler

https://youtu.be/QTATdTcRwyo

- Elizabeth Reza

Clara~How to Play the Ukulele

https://share.icloud.com/photos/072V8_-Q5qFvTcfk07OEbEjnQ

[KC]: Quarantine SSR Week 1

Reply to this post with your current thoughts on your SSR book after reading today/this week:
What book are you reading? Why did you choose this book? What do you think of the book so far? Can you see any connections between it and what is happening in our world today? Give the class some thoughts and ideas from your brain!