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Stapler's Strategies

...for sizzling second graders!

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"Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." ~Colossians 3:23

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Mrs. S.: Jesus Follower. Wife. Mom. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Friend. Second Grade Teacher. Pianist. Singer. Avid Reader. Dog Lover. I married my sweetheart 27 yrs ago. We have an amazing son! We live next door to my parents and 3 miles from my hubby's mom. Family is very important to me. We have 3 dogs~I love my fur- babies! I enjoy reading, playing piano, hiking, riding bicylces, roller skating, and kayaking. I need to do those things more! Blogging is my new favorite pasttime. I teach second grade~my students are the BEST! Most importantly, Jesus loves me~and I love Him. He loves you, too!

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Ms. Alley's Class

Monday, September 3, 2012

Currently September

Golly, I think I missed August...where did it go?

†~Melly~†

Posted by Mrs. S. at 9/03/2012 03:12:00 PM

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