Mrs. Powers – Escobedo MS Principal

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Ratings for movies…do you think they are helpful?

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So, I was having a conversation with a few of our Office Aides about movie ratings. My question to them was, “Do you think only 13 year olds (and older) should see PG-13 rated movies?” If not, why?

But what about smokers’ rights?

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There are some sharp thinkers out there! We sure have SMART kids at Escobedo M.S. I’m proud to read your passionate comments about smoking and second hand smoke. But I want you to think from another perspective…a smoker’s perspective. Here’s a challenge… Tell me:
Don’t people who smoke have rights,too? What should they be?
Who’s to say who [...]

WOW! What’s up with all the smoking research?

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Boy, I have been in lots of classes lately that are doing some amazing research on smoking. I even got to participate in some of the 8th grade health class debates on smoking. Here were some of the questions we debated:
1. Should smoking be allowed in casinos?
2. Should pregnant women be allowed to smoke?
3. Should [...]

MORE ABOUT FOOD…

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I love all the responses I’m getting on my Blog. You all are really giving me your best ideas! THANK YOU. But as I sit here at my computer at dinner time- I’m hungry. So, tell me more about your Thanksgiving dinner plans. I want to hear about THEE most scrumptious dinner plans out there. WHAT ARE YOU GOING [...]

HEY BOXERS…how’s your year going?

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Hey Boxers! What a fantastic year I am having with YOU ALL at Escobedo M.S. I really didn’t think this year could be better than last, BUT IT IS! I am enjoying the task of learning new names, remembering old ones, and seeking out kids I never got to meet last year. What a job! [...]