Fun Facts Friday: Veterans Day
Happy Veteran’s Day. Thank you to all who have served our country – past, present, and future. We salute you, we honor you, and we thank you!
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Good morning and happy Friday to all! An especially happy Friday to those of you off of work today. Hopefully you all got a few extra hours of sleep and a nice, slow morning. (<—Make sure you thank a veteran for that!)
I don’t have much on the agenda this weekend. It’s going to drop down to the 20s tomorrow and I don’t know if I am capable of dealing with that just yet. So, there may be a lot of time spent indoors. (Any advice on how someone from California can adjust to the FRIGID cold? I’m aware that it’s only going to get colder…)
Anyway, before I sign off for the day, here are some random tidbits from this past week. Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
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I am officially addicted to Parks and Rec.
Katy had me watch a few episodes a couple weeks ago. And, this week, since it’s been so cold outside, I’ve finished off the entire first season. I’m now halfway through the second season and I am loving it. Leslie Knope is my inspiration. (Side note: Did anyone read her letter to America?)
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I’ve surpassed my goal on GoFundMe for my 4th graders.
Thank you to my friends, family, and blog readers for helping me reach my goal. With this money, I can host a Family Night, plan an end-of-the-year field trip for my students, and ensure that none of my students will miss out on any school activities for financial reasons. Additionally, many people who have donated – who I haven’t even met – have e-mailed me offering to send us school supplies, other materials, or even work together to have our students be pen-pals. I’m blown away by the support and love. Thank you, thank you, thank you. - In case you’re like me and wondering what we can possibly do to begin fighting for the rights of our most vulnerable populations, click this link. There are a list of places you can donate your time and/or money.
Questions of the Day:
- How am I going to survive this cold weather?
- Do you watch Parks and Rec?
- What are you doing this weekend?
I don’t watch that show – I’m still working my way through Sons of Anarchy! I’m so behind the times lol. Love reading your blog 🙂
Congratulations on exceeding your fundraising goals. That’s is freaking awesome!
I’m so excited you surpassed your GFM Goal! You deserve it and so do those precious kiddos. I haven’t watched Parks n Rec. I’m thinking about diving into Gilmore Girls to see what the hullabaloo is about but who has time, right?
LOVE that you used GoFundMe for your classroom!! Your kiddos are beyond blessed to have you! This is incredible! And I love that someone is offering to send school supplies! How awesome!
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We love Parks and Rec. Ron is kind of our hero. Congrats on reaching your fundraising goal! As a former 2nd grade teacher, I know how much teachers spend out of their own pockets. Have an awesome year with your students! 🙂
Our winters up here can get crazy. We sometimes drop to -40C! The wind literally hurts your face. Ah well, you just bundle up and walk really fast haha. Nothing special planned for the weekend, just looking forward to a quiet low key Saturday. Enjoy your day off!
It started getting cold pretty suddenly down here as well. I really like Parks and Rec. too! I missed the last season though!
I’ve never seen Parks and Rec but I keep hearing it’s great so I’ll have to check it out!
Congrats on the Go Fund Me and already meeting your goal 🙂 That’s amazing!!
Gah! I haven’t seen Parks and Rec but always hear great things about it! Thanks for sharing and the reminder that there IS something to watch on Netflix when I can’t think of anything to watch on Netflix 😉
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I have never watched parks and recs everyone says its good though. I hope you have a fab weekend!
Yay, I am SO glad you surpassed your goal. How fabulous!
I’ve heard Parks and Recreation is a good show. I haven’t seen it yet.
I’m glad that you reached your goals in go fund me that one is amazing! I think I’m going to spend to my family this weekend.
Great idea to use Go Fund Me for your class! Did I read right…you said it’s going to be in the 20s?? In CA?? Wow! Stay warm!
I’m watch that show – I’m so behind the times lol. Love reading your blog!
Congrats on reaching your fundraising goals!
That is awesome you surpassed your fundraising goals. The kids must be so happy.
That is so great that you surpassed your goal! It is nice to know there are generous people out there. This weekend we are visiting family and relaxing as we are going away for 10 weeks in 10 days!
Congrats on surpassing your Go Fund Me goal! That’s a tremendous achievement!!
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I’m glad you reached and surpassed your fundraiser goal! The parents will love you for it.
Well done on exceeding your goal. Haven’t heard of Parks and Recreation but I’m going to check the DVD shop later today. It sounds good.
Yay, I kept hoping and praying you’d surpass the goal set!
Well done 🙂
This weekend is turning out pretty good, getting a lot of rest and feeling super lazy too
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Happy weekend!
That is great that your go fund me project is doing so well. I love Parks & Rec. I used to work on the show.
Congrats on passing your goal! THat is amazing, I’m sure your students will be pleased!
Congrats on surpassing your goal! That is amazing
Congratulations on the Go Fund Me! I loved Parks and Rec, but my fiance doesn’t. It’s on a long list of shows in that category, so it will be a long time before I get to it! I wish I had more time and a shorter netflix to-do list – haha!
GoFundMe is so great! I’m glad it’s working out for you…I tried a campaign when I went abroad and only got money from one person haha. And you sound like me when it comes to being able to easily finish a season of a show in a week. Parks & Rec is definitely next on my Netflix binge watching list!
Kudos on your meeting your fundraising goals! It is a great accomplishment and a reminder we can all get there with goals I’m mind.
Parents should tell to their children about the veterans who served and fight in honor of our freedom.