Saturday, April 27, 2024

Congratulations to Mrs. McGarvey

Two of my favorite educators are Mr. and Mrs. McGarvey.  Mrs. McGarvey was honored with certified employee of the year on 4/23/24 at the Mountains Meadows Golf Club.  Dr. McGarvey was my professor at Cal Poly Pomona back in 2009.

Friday, April 26, 2024

Pawsitivity Award #78


Good Morning,
 
Happy Earth Day to All!
 
Thank you Mr. Mayer for nominating me and your kind remarks!
 
This week I am going to lob the Pawsitivity award over to the portables.
 
DATE: April 22, 2024 
TIME: 12:07
 
SUSPECT:  Randy Bell
LOCATION: Last spotted in Room 814
Description: This suspect is known to kindly engage with students, teaching them practical skills and helping them to be see beyond high school, many deciding to pursue criminology or a related field. He does this with many methods; some include class lectures, videos related to the subject matter, discussions, and guest speakers. Many of these students are quite intrigued and sign up not once, but two or three times, completing a career pathway. He is clever and personable and appeals to a diverse group of students, including newly transfer students and upper classmen. His skills transcend beyond the classroom. The tennis court was formerly known to be one of his regular hangouts, having many followers due to his coaching and love of the game. It is easy to see how others fall victim. He has a vast amount of experience and is quite convincing. He has a passion for teaching and helping students. He also knows a lot about the criminal mindset. He is a great colleague and a source of positivity on this campus.  
 
Additional Information: Kudos to Mr. Bell! Thank you for all you do!   
 
                
IF YOU SEE THIS PERSON, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO APPROACH HIM AND CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING THIS WEEK’S RECEIPTENT OF THE PAWSITIVITY AWARD. 
 
PREPARED BY: M.Parker, School Counselor

Thursday, April 25, 2024

TPS 7 - Video Contributor


I'm honored to be a part of the video team for the upcoming edition of The Practice of Statistics.  I am responsible for over 20 videos presenting solutions to examples and exercises from the textbook.  (2023-2024)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Thank You Brianna

Thank you, Brianna, for this beautiful magnet from London!  (From 4/9/2024)

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Pawsitivity Award #77


Mornin’, Bearcat Country…

Today, I’d like to pass the Pawsitivity Award along to Maggie Parker.  Like all our counsellors, Dr Parker works tirelessly for our kids’ benefit.  Whether it’s steering our students toward just the right class schedule during the registration process, providing an empathetic ear during family emergencies, or following up with us to make sure we are clear on  IEP or 504 accommodations, Dr Parker absolutely kills it with, and for, our kids.

Additionally, she exudes a Zen calm that I have yet to cultivate myself, but I’m working on… thanks for being a fantastic colleague, friend, and Bearcat!

Please keep up the awesome work, Dr Parker.

Sunday, April 14, 2024

More Solo Mountain Biking

Exploring more trails in the Claremont area.  Started from Towne, north on Mills, up Burbank Mtway, via Johnson Pasture Rd., down Gale Mtway, back up via Pomello Mtwy, return to Johnson Pasture Rd., and return through Cobal Canyon Fire Trail for a total of approximately 14 miles.

From 4/4/2024

Friday, April 12, 2024

Pawsitivity Award #76


Good morning,

Thank you Maria!
I would like to pass the Pawsitivity award onto Chris Mayer. I appreciate his ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of students, from EL learners in his World History class to those in AP classes. The following are just a few examples of why Chris is deserving of this award:
1)      Strategizing and working out a “game plan” with a student who missed a few weeks of school due to mental health issues. The student felt that Mr. Mayer truly cared about him/her as a whole, not just academically
2)      Offering support and encouragement to a student who is debating whether to drop an AP course after a challenging test
3)      Providing valuable insight during department chair meetings in a way that welcomes discussion
Chris is not just a colleague but also a teacher I deeply respect. Thank you!
 
Veronica