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Topic: Let's help convert some LA kids to be Bobcats for life!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 8:36 AM
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Just saw this https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10102690698006544 this morning and thought it would be really cool if we could add some more money so that they can not only get t-shirts, but maybe some more Bobcat stuff for the classroom, maybe even some basketball and footballs. And if anyone knew of a way to get a "Best Fans in the MAC" blanket or something that would be really cool too.

To paraphrase for those that can't access the link right away a Bobcat alum that is a teacher in South LA has a school where the teacher's decorate their room as their Alma Mater. Her kids have really embraced this and even self taught themselves the fight song to sing as they clean up for the day. She passed on her request to Bobcats in LA group to raise money to help pay for t-shirts that Universitees is providing for $5.50 as not all her kids families can even afford that. I propose we create some Bobcat cheer, what do you guys say?

Currently she is taking donations to her paypal account at alainapariano@gmail.com
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Posted: 11/26/2014 9:05 AM
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Done Deal very cool
Last Edited: 11/26/2014 9:28:08 AM by MedinaCat
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Posted: 11/26/2014 9:35 AM
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ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 9:49 AM
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Ohhh baby what a big time teacher!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:13 AM
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I don't see "BobcatSquared's" class having this level of devotion.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:27 AM
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I just sent the link to Dr. McDavis and encouraged him to stop by this classroom on his next trip to LA. Wouldn't that be a thrill for those students.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:41 AM
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And Saul needs to get them a signed ball or poster for the wall - help them follow the cats this winter. Anyone have access to his email?
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:46 AM
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Awesome!!!!!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 10:46 AM
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I just sent a link to the FB page to the basketball office. Brenda is real good about reading and handling this sort of stuff.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 12:26 PM
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OUAA has already reposted the FB story to their feed as well.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 12:43 PM
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sargentfan wrote:expand_more
OUAA has already reposted the FB story to their feed as well.
This is great. Thanks for posting.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 1:14 PM
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I don't see "BobcatSquared's" class having this level of devotion.
Very impressive - a lot to live up to cc cat. I've made some incremental gains (what with that big hairy monster in our state not helping) but this LA teacher has obviously done a great job with some wonderful kids. Have to give her and her children an A+.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 1:15 PM
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Box of stuff is headed to LA from the basketball office.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 1:47 PM
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This is great!!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 2:41 PM
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This is the definition of being a bobcat. Not many other schools have such strong feelings for their alma mater like those from ohio u. I am so proud to graduate from a great institution and to have such strong alumni base. Great job by this teacher.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 4:26 PM
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GPro31 wrote:expand_more
This is the definition of being a bobcat. Not many other schools have such strong feelings for their alma mater like those from ohio u. I am so proud to graduate from a great institution and to have such strong alumni base. Great job by this teacher.
And a great by this school. There are so many lessons that can be learned with this alma mater approach. So many folks criticize common core as doing away with creativity but just the opposite is true. The goals remain the same whether you're in CA or OH. It's just a matter of how the individual school and the individual classroom teacher chooses to get there. This school and this teacher seem to be on the right track.

Monroe - can you take the 405 over to see them?
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Posted: 11/26/2014 5:05 PM
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Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
. . . So many folks criticize common core as doing away with creativity but just the opposite is true. The goals remain the same whether you're in CA or OH. It's just a matter of how the individual school and the individual classroom teacher chooses to get there. This school and this teacher seem to be on the right track.

Monroe - can you take the 405 over to see them?
Only Alan could make this into something political. I applaud this effort, but my support of it has nothing to with my position on Common Core, which I think on balance is about as poor an idea as Leave No Kid Behind from the previous administration. In general I don't like any of these attempts to nationalize educational standards and curricula. The only indoctrination that I'm in favor of is Bobcat Indoctrination. Go OHIO!
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Posted: 11/26/2014 5:42 PM
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. . . So many folks criticize common core as doing away with creativity but just the opposite is true. The goals remain the same whether you're in CA or OH. It's just a matter of how the individual school and the individual classroom teacher chooses to get there. This school and this teacher seem to be on the right track.

Monroe - can you take the 405 over to see them?
Only Alan could make this into something political. I applaud this effort, but my support of it has nothing to with my position on Common Core, which I think on balance is about as poor an idea as Leave No Kid Behind from the previous administration. In general I don't like any of these attempts to nationalize educational standards and curricula. The only indoctrination that I'm in favor of is Bobcat Indoctrination. Go OHIO!
Political no, philosophical yes. I believe that ever kid in this country deserves the best public education that we can give them regardless of their race, creed, national origin, etc. and WHERE THEY HAPPEN TO LIVE. Local control in many cases has added to the disparity in educational achievement and opportunity. You are surrounded by great public school in Maine and New England where you are today OCF. Every kid should have that same access to great schooling. What this young lady is doing in LA is truly outstanding. Not because she's promoting OU but because she's exposing these kids to a range of topics that we should all know.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 5:59 PM
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Just saw a post where she has all the money she needs for her students and was sending the excess to the fund for students who lost everything in the Union Street fire. Well done.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 6:01 PM
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oldkatz wrote:expand_more
Just saw a post where she has all the money she needs for her students and was sending the excess to the fund for students who lost everything in the Union Street fire. Well done.
And that my good Bobcat friends, is the true spirit of Thanksgiving and giving. Looks like the muzzle has been removed from OldKatz.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 6:06 PM
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Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
Just saw a post where she has all the money she needs for her students and was sending the excess to the fund for students who lost everything in the Union Street fire. Well done.
And that my good Bobcat friends, is the true spirit of Thanksgiving and giving. Looks like the muzzle has been removed from OldKatz.
Last time I'll ever go to one of them adult muzzle parties.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 6:22 PM
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oldkatz wrote:expand_more
Just saw a post where she has all the money she needs for her students and was sending the excess to the fund for students who lost everything in the Union Street fire. Well done.
And that my good Bobcat friends, is the true spirit of Thanksgiving and giving. Looks like the muzzle has been removed from OldKatz.
Last time I'll ever go to one of them adult muzzle parties.
I can sub for you on the next one. Mash potato sandwich and show me the card aren't in my repertoire yet.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 6:55 PM
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Alan Swank wrote:expand_more
Political no, philosophical yes. I believe that ever kid in this country deserves the best public education that we can give them regardless of their race, creed, national origin, etc. and WHERE THEY HAPPEN TO LIVE. . . .
I agree, and by the far the best way to do this is with school vouchers where parents can send their kids to the best school in their area. This makes schools compete to offer the best curriculum and to hire the best teachers to attract the students (actually the parents endorsement). This puts parents in control and not the entrenched school and teacher-union bureaucracy. To say that this is not getting into politics is disingenuous. This would be as true here in Maine (where it's snowing by the way) as it is in Washington, D.C., Fargo, N.D., Chicago, IL, Columbus, MS, or even the rarified atmosphere of Athens, Ohio. ;-)
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Posted: 11/26/2014 7:59 PM
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Now who's getting political, OCF?

And Alan, this story has nothing to do with Common Core.
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Posted: 11/26/2014 9:42 PM
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Now who's getting political, OCF?

And Alan, this story has nothing to do with Common Core.
I beg to differ Steveland. Here is my quote:

So many folks criticize common core as doing away with creativity but just the opposite is true.

I was using this as an example of what so many people say in regards to common core - that it takes away individual and institutional creativity. This teacher and this school are being very creative. I saw this as an opportunity to state a philosophical/political point of view.
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