I often hear from young writers looking for advice. Here's something it took me a while to learn: I never write anything good on the first try. For me, it's all about persistence—writing something lousy, knowing it's lousy, and slowly fixing it. Writing *is* rewriting. Chins up!

I really needed this. drgravitygoldberg.com/single-post/20…

One Blood bloodmobile will be at Rock Rest on Jan. 21 from 8-12am. We invite all RRES staff, family and supporters to donate blood. Walk ins are welcome. Or make an appointment at oneblood.org/donate-now. Use sponsor code #58637 ⁦Andrew G. Houlihan⁩ ⁦𝓡𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓮 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓸𝓷, 𝓔𝓭.𝓓.💫⁩

My students just finished making their Joy Journals! Can't wait to start using them tomorrow!

Union County kids age 0-18 years can pick up free lunch at the following locations while school is out: Wingate Elementary and Monroe Middle School. 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11:00-1:00. Andrew G. Houlihan 𝓡𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓮 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓸𝓷, 𝓔𝓭.𝓓.💫

Video was made with permission from Scholastic and the author. RRES principal Kristy Thomas reads an excerpt from “Say Something” by Peter Reynolds. Andrew G. Houlihan 𝓡𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓮 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓸𝓷, 𝓔𝓭.𝓓.💫 #ThisIsRockRest

Happening today, #TeamUCPS teachers! Andrew G. Houlihan

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Saturday, March 21st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Rock Rest will have work packets and books available for pick up. Provide the name of your child, and the packet will be brought to you. Andrew G. Houlihan 𝓡𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓮 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓸𝓷, 𝓔𝓭.𝓓.💫

These 12-year-old twins from Sicily put on a violin concert while in quarantine, performing Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" cbsn.ws/39l84Di

Can't wait to read these!

Children’s author & illustrator Dav Pilkey is collaborating with the Library of Congress to serve children & families online during the coronavirus pandemic with new video content Friday mornings at 8 a.m. ET. More: loc.gov/item/prn-20-02…

As a reminder, beginning this week, UCPS will not serve meals on Saturday and Sunday. We have provided a list of restaurants and organizations that are providing meals. Follow this link to see the resources. ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/7348 #TeamUCPS Andrew G. Houlihan

Taking time to dive into my Teacher's Toolkit!!! I love the online resources too! Truth be told... Sometimes, this teacher can get a little stale in her approach to conferring with students. I really appreciate the authentic models. Gravity Goldberg @RockRestES_NC Renee Houser

When You’re Not a ‘Math Person’ and Your Kid Needs Help nytimes.com/2020/04/22/wel…

Feeling appreciated with virtual hugs from students and a personal delivery from my principal. I love my school! @RockRestES_NC

So proud of Elaine Shobert! drgravitygoldberg.com/single-post/20…

Please help 3 of my former students ensure that everyone is represented by asking Bitmoji and @Facebook Avatars to have options for people with disabilities. Here’s the link to the petition: change.org/p/snap-inc-fac…

I smiled at a grocery store worker today to thank her & then realized I was wearing a mask so she had no idea. I cried. Then- I came home & made this, in case we need it to help kids. It’s imperfect & not relevant to every culture, so I’d love help! #tcrwp