Friday, January 31, 2020

Student-Made Memes 2020 - Part 03


Thanks, Tyron, for another hilarious meme.  Tyron's photo editting skills are improving.  (From 1/21/2020).

Part 02 (From 1/7/2020)

Part 01 (From 9/19/2019)

More memes from students: (Click Here)

Thursday, January 30, 2020

The Passion Paradox (Book Read January 2020)


This is one of my favorites, written by Bard Stulberg and Steve Magness.
- Proactively manage your passion
- Beware of the fit mind-set pitfall
- Select "interesting" over "perfect"
- Make incremental gains
- Focus on the process of the craft
- Mastery mind-set: Drive from within, Focus on the process, Be the best at getting better, Embrace acute failure for chronic gains, Patience, and Be here now
- There's no true balance, strive for self-awareness
I will try to read it again this summer.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Thank you Kaylee


Kaylee made me S'mores from her chemistry class.  She said she would be sad if I didn't eat it during class.  I ate it.  It was delicious and I didn't die.  She made three piece, Kylee and Kelly each had one.  Kaylee and I split one piece.  (From 1/10/2020)






Monday, January 27, 2020

Bonita Basketball 2020


It was one of the most exciting basketball games at Bonita.  The team were neck and neck until the Bearcats pulled away from Colony HS in the fourth quarter.  Great win.  Go Bearcats! (From 1/10/2020).

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Comparative Essay Reading by Tyron


Silly kids.  Tyron reading his comparative essay to Collin, featuring Mr. Frederick in the last second.  (From 1/16/2020)

Saturday, January 25, 2020

ASAP - Mile 107 (Thank you Mrs. Vandenberg)



Coming back from a wonderful winter break, Mrs. Vandenberg donated a beautiful pair of sneakers to our project.  Thank you.  I will keep on finding homeless/foster children in need of new shoes.  (From 1/6/2020)

[New Balance - Arishi (W8.5)]

Friday, January 24, 2020

Thank you, Heidi


Thank you to my thoughtful sister, Heidi, for the beautiful gifts from Dallas.  I love mini helmets, and the teacher ornament is so neat!  (From 1/19/2020)

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Thank You Michael and Jessica


Brother and sister Michael and Jessica are two of my top math students.  They are also both outstanding musicians, winning awards with our marching band.  Jessica is also on our girls basketball team.  (From 12/20/2019)



Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Bonita Varsity Girls Soccer 2019


I saw the the team scoring the first goal of the half.  The girls told me that they went on to win 8-0. (From 1/7/2020)

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Thank You Mackenzie


Mackenzie is on the varsity soccer team and is one of my top students in AP Calculus.  I am so blessed to have Mackenzie and her group mates Zoee and Chloe in my 6th period AP Calculus class.  They are wonderful students.  (From 12/20/2019)


Monday, January 20, 2020

Student-Made Memes 2020 - Part 02


Thanks, Tyron.  I have not seen the highly regarded show Breaking Bad.  Maybe someday.  (From 1/7/2020).


Part 01 (From 9/19/2019)

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Thank You Jared


Thank you, Jared, for this awesome creative portrait.  That sweater would be pretty cool.  Jared forgot to give this to me before winter break.  No worries, I'm just as happy to have it now.  Love it! (From 1/7/2020)

Side by side comparison (Photo on the right taken 12/10/2020.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

ASAP - Mile 106 (Thank you Sarah)


Sarah is one of my top students.  Just like her mom (who is my friend), Sarah is smart and athletic.  Sarah is on the varsity tennis team, she also plays soccer and is a track superstar.  Thank you for your gifts.  (From 12/20/2019)


Thursday, January 16, 2020

Thank You Sully


Thank you for your kind words and gift card, Sully.  We still have plans to bring your mom (my friend) some good food from Calpri Bakery in Covina.  (From 12/20/2019)



Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Thank You Michael


Always the gentleman, Michael wrote me some very kind words.  Thank you for your thoughts and gift card.  (From 12/20/2019)

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Thank You Kaitlyn


Kaitlyn gave me to beautiful box of chocolate.  She's a member of the varsity tennis team.  (From 12/20/2019)


Monday, January 13, 2020

Thank You Michael


Michael is our hard working janitor, he is incredible at keeping all of our space clean each night.  He gave me a beautiful book, I will try to go through it once I have the time.  (From 12/19/2019)


Sunday, January 12, 2020

Thank You Jacob


Jacob is a great student in my 7th period Integrated Math III course.  Thank you for the treat!  (From 12/20/2019)

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Thank You Allison


Thank you Allison, I love the artistic card. (From 12/19/2019)


Friday, January 10, 2020

Thank You Jake


Jake came back to my class on Friday after finishing his final on Thursday only to to give me this wonderful home-made banana bread.  Jake is a varsity baseball superstar.  (From 12/20/2019)

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Thank You Eva


Eva is our incredible lead custodian at Bonita.  Her and I have become great friends at work.  I really admire how hard she works and the grace she has approaching her work.  (From 12/20/2019)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

ASAP - Mile 105 (Nine Pairs to Start 2020)


On Monday afternoon, we delivered our first donation of shoes to David & Margaret Services in La Verne.  These nine pairs of new shoes are from various donors.  They will go to children refugees from Somalia and Ethiopia currently staying at the cottages in La Verne.  With this donation, we have now donated 195 pairs of shoes to children in need.  Thank you to all of the donors, friends, and supporters of this project.  (From 1/6/2020)


Kangoroo (Kids 4)
Roxy Mission White (F7.5)
Skechers - Shimmer Fashion, Girls Size 12

 Champion Sierra IIL (F5.5W)
Champions Performance Gusto 3D Print Runner (Boys 5)


 Roebuck & Co. YB Mario (Size 6)
American Eagle Gia (Blue) F5


 Ecko United Lace Up (Size 6) x 2 Pairs

A special thanks to the following generous donors of these shoes:
Kaylyn O'Brien
Carolyn Masuda
Cathy Lopez
Lucy Koenke
Eloise Hilario, Ethan, & Ryan

Monday, January 6, 2020

Thank You Gwen


Thank you Gwen for your gift and kind words.  (From 12/17/2019).


Sunday, January 5, 2020

Bonita Basketball Tee 2019


New t-shirt from 12/2/2019.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Thank You Kylee

(Gift Part 3 of 3)

Kylee is a wonderful student.  She makes my day by always having a positive attitude during 7th period.  Her group gave me a trilogy of gifts, each beautifully wrapped.  In addition to the right shoe, Kylee also gave me a bag of White Rabbit candies, we'll share that in 2020.  They told me that the shoes were for me, and not for donation.  I'm so bless to have such amazing students in class.  (From 12/20/2019)



 Kelly, Kylee, Kaylee, and Yip