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Can we please get someone to listen to us? | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. Can we please get someone to listen to us? November 13, 2013. Doesn’t get a pit in his stomach when he hears that. It boggles my mind that he wouldn’t offer a sincere encouraging word indicating how awful it is that children dread school. Below is my letter to Dr. King. It was given to him prior to the forum at Ward Melville High School. I will let you know if he responds:. Dear Dr. King,. The Common Core Standards are a seismic...
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About | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. 4 thoughts on “ About. September 25, 2013 at 2:09 pm. I finally took the time to read your blog and I am so glad I did. Just want to say “thank you” for caring for our children. It not only shows in your words, but in your actions. I’m thankful we are part of such a great community and that my girl is in such a great school. September 25, 2013 at 3:10 pm. Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you are enjoying the blog. The Rep...
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Thinking Systemically Provides Clarity | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. Thinking Systemically Provides Clarity. February 24, 2014. As I reread my last post. The Common Core Standards are the core (pun intended) of the process of which I speak. When the CCSS were first published in 2010, we noticed a new set of standards that outlined what skills and content children should know from grade to grade. However, there were also the process standards, also known as the instructional shifts. These are ques...
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Uniqueness of Parenting | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. July 16, 2014. It has been a long time since my last post. I had to put the blog aside as my commitments as a father, principal, and a student simply did not allow the time. I am hoping that I could get going again at the same pace on which I started almost a year ago. I have so many ideas and topics, so now I just need to find the time! Well, maybe that will come. It is not here yet. Enrolled in a pre-college program at the Sch...
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Enjoying Downtime Pays Off | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. Enjoying Downtime Pays Off. January 5, 2014. I quickly realized that my excitement about being back at school tomorrow is because of how I spent my time during the break. I realized how important and invigorating it was to separate from my work for that time. I know that having these weeks off are a perk of working in the schools, and many people don’t have this benefit. I do not take that for granted. It is not merely the idea ...
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These Kids Love Us | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. These Kids Love Us. October 24, 2013. This is my 22nd year as a public educator, but today I experienced one of the sweetest moments I could remember. I was sitting in my office trying to catch up on paper work. I was lost in front of my computer screen when one of our kindergarten teacher assistants walked in. With her, was a little boy from the class. Me: “Why don’t you want to be in your classroom? Child “Yes.”. This was so s...
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. SAANYS Fights the Good Fight for Principals and Students. I am writing this post from Rochester, NY where I am attending the annual SAANYS conference. SAANYS stands for School Administrators Association of New York, and I am one of two representatives from Suffolk County on the Board of Directors. Though the association serves school administrators, I choose to be an active member because SAANYS…. October 21, 2013. Last week the...
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SAANYS Fights the Good Fight for Principals and Students | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. SAANYS Fights the Good Fight for Principals and Students. October 21, 2013. Why am I sharing this when it really isn’t what I advertised my blog to be about? October 21, 2013. Can we please get someone to listen to us? How We Implement the Common Core Standards Makes the Difference. Thinking Systemically Provides Clarity. Teachers, you don’t have to give that up! These Kids Love Us →. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Read Previously ...
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What MLK Day Means to Sycamore Avenue Elementary School | Mr. Pollak's Blog
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Mr Pollak's Blog. Reminders of why I became a teacher over twenty years ago. What MLK Day Means to Sycamore Avenue Elementary School. January 26, 2014. Have you ever had a moment in your personal or professional life when your life’s work crystalizes into a defining moment? This committee has done wonderful work over the years planning activities that enrich the culture of our school. This includes spirit days, food drives, and choosing character-based weekly readings from our Project Wisdom. Be a good i...
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The Right 2 Write. Advanced and Enhanced Problem-Solving incorporating State and NCTM standards. Technology integration in the form of surveys, Excel charts, and online activities. Math Connects: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving. The Stock Market Game. Learning Games for Kids. 6th grade math by skills with sample Q's. Common Core 6th grade skills. Mrs Labuski's Math Blog. Our Classroom has Flipped! Create a free website. Create your own free website. Start your own free website.
