This PSA made by Sandy Hook parents isn't about gun control. It's about identifying and knowing the signs of someone who is about to commit a mass shooting.
Last week we were all talking about the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, and getting hyped up about Hermantown & Grand Rapids. In the midst of that, I had a listener reach out to me and tell me how proud she was of this group of teens that were competing in a regional tournament for Destination Imagination. I had never heard of this competition, but now it's something I'm going
I know most people think their child is gifted in one way or another. Otherwise, there wouldn't be "Brag Books". Sam is writing his own songs, sings with rock bands like KISS and AC/DC and can play with 60% accuracy on rock band. He reads really well, has a huge sense of humor and can understand things that kids his age can't. Is he gifted?
The deadline to apply for the 2016 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship has been extended and the award will be handed out at this year's Veterans’ Remembrance Dinner on December 8, 2016. Any full time student enrolled in higher education in St. Louis County or a student from St. Louis County who is a full time student outside of the county, can apply.
Right now any full time student enrolled in higher education in St. Louis County or a student from St. Louis County who is a full time student outside of the county, can apply for the Mike Colalillo Medal of honor scholarship.
First off, a huge thank you to everyone who donated and helped out with Stuff The Trailer! We had a TON of supplies to deliver to local schools. We stopped by to visit Cloquet's Churchill Elementary, and Willow River's school.
With crime up in schools and bullying issues at the forefront of school discussion, dress codes are being thrust upon students across America. Some school districts are now imposing dress codes on their teachers as well.
With school being in session for a week, I thought I would share this great video of parents giving a little praise to teachers. It's not an easy or well paying job to be a teacher. Most teachers don't get the lip service they deserve. So, these parents gave it to them, with a little humor.
I remember sitting on the stairs and having my dad show me the two different ways to tie my shoes. I must have been about 6 or 7, when I learned about the bunny ears, or the rabbit running around the tree. I realized yesterday that our 8 year old, going into 3rd grade, didn't know how to tie his shoes when we got him new ones for school. How could this be!? Here's the reason.