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Friday, September 28th Brenda's Mom: Thanks for the message. I hope Brenda and the whole family are doing well.
Hey Mike!
Hi G. I agree the page needs a do over. Is High School homework so easy that you have the time? Gia (the dog) sure is cute, but I know who's songs I want to hear. I'm looking forward to hearing the new songs before they get old! See you soon. mike
Kylie: Will you resend your email? Sorry, I can't find it in my address book. Thanks.
Thursday, September 27th
So, is your new class talkative and wild like we were? Do they gossip
all the time, too? Is there anyone that is like me? Hi Rachel the African Country Memorizer, Yes and no, I don't know, and it's not possible! mike
hello this is tenatios D. i will tell you my name. *****. I am the toughest super hero on the planet so stand back Do you mean 'hardest to chew'? Is your secret power that you can't be eaten by large scary predatory carrots? When the giant carnivorous carrots attack, is that why you recommend standing back - that when they realize tenactios D is too tough to swallow, they'll turn on me? Not with the Seal of Aporvale, crumbeld, and Himan around! Mr. Allen
Hi Mike, I haven't talked to you in a while. I was wondering if I could
visit you some time. December 12 would be good (What ever is a good day
for you).
Hi Sully, I'll add you to the list for December 12th. That list is now Kevin, Jason, Jared, Tommy, Conor, Rachel, and yourself. That's a full list for that date now! Holy cow! It sounds ridiculous, but the next date, after that, according to Kev, is January 9th! I'm unhappy with that, but what can I do? Glad you're keeping the music going! Your former teacher, mike
Hi Betsy. Got your message. Will you send me your email address? Unfortunately the website doesn't collect email addresses through the 'communicate' page. All the best. mike
Hi Mr. allen
Hi
What I'm thinking is: 'there are nine errors I can see in the new Superhero's message. I may not know what his powers are, but I can tell what they're not, right now!' I'm hoping that "crumbeld up ball of tape" will prove me wrong in future correspondence! Mr. Allen
I would love to come in on december 12. middle school is going great and the transition is easy. hows your year going? tommy
Tommy, My year is going great. A bit of bad luck with technology today, however! C'est la vie (it is the life)! The new class is going be a great one! Glad to hear you're doing well. See you in December, if not before!
mike
Wednesday, September 26th Hi Michael, It's fantastic you offered a math puzzle, however the only prize you can offer is 'the fabulous fifth grade prize of absolutely nothing'. The point of these puzzles is to do them because you want to, not for any prize! Very generous of you, nevertheless! Mr. Allen
Hi, Sarah the diplomat! I'm waiting for parent contact on this one. I know nothing else other than what you may have read here. Maybe you should be the one who picks up the phone? mike Hi Mr. Allen, it's Jason's mom Janet. Question about the musical instrument lessons - I don't think I can attend the informational night about that but Jason has shown interest in learning the flute. Any idea how I can get him signed up or who to contact? Thanks in advance and look forward to meeting you soon. Janet Hi Janet, Got your messages. Can you send me an email address to reply to your other message? Thanks. As for the music; the music department is based at the High School. The chap to speak to is Mr. Caron. I think the meeting on Thursday is all about renting an instrument for the classes. Look forward to seeing you on Curriculum Night (Wednesday, October 3rd at 8:30pm in room 411). Hope this helps. mike
Mr.Allen, Dear Himan, I've changed your clue to protect your secret hero identity. How's the portrait coming? Mr. Allen.
Hey Mr. Allen, Hi Reyna, The words don't have to be real words for puzzle 357. As for #6, can you prove you're right? You need a calculator for the chess board puzzle! Mr. Allen
Hi Mr.Allen it's Conor. How is the new school year been going? Well
anyways, I wanted to ask if I could come to your class on December 12
with Kevin and Jason. Also when are we going to get together to record
music. I've been taking guitar leasons. Hi Conor, I'll add you to the list for December 12th. That list is now Kevin, Jason, Jared, Tommy, Rachel, and yourself. That's a full list for that date now! Holy cow! As for the music, you need to communicate with each other, then get a parent willing to supervise the sessions to call me. Hope the year is as exciting and fascinating for you as the new year is for me! All the best. mike
Didn't know if you were aware, but Medford Chamber of Commerce
has signed on to the "Green Streets" program (see attached)...happy
biking.... Dear Green Streets Friends and Coordinators, As you know, this Friday, September 28, is Walk/Ride Day! Some quick notes and attachments follow. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you!
Many organizations raffle off items like movie tickets to encourage staff to both participate and sign-in. We have items we can donate to your survey/raffle as well. Just ask! See attached surveys for reference or your use. (They are sent as .doc and .pdf b/c sometimes the format of the .doc doesn't come out right. The .pdf is meant to show how the .doc was intended to look, but feel free to modify as you like!)
Janie Katz-Christy and Paige Doughty Green Streets Initiative www.GoGreenStreets.org walk-ride-days@comcast.net
Tuesday, September 25th
Mike, Hi Tori.
That wouldn't be fair of me right now, would it?
However, if not many students end up showing up in December, then you'll
be more than welcome. You know I've got to think about the value of the
exercise for the current class. If there are too many students, the
exercise becomes chaotic and pointless. mike
Hi Mr. Allen! Hi Talia. Good try - but there is a clear answer to this puzzle, believe it or not!
Mr. Allen.
Hi. I'm a new "super hero" in the class. You'll never know who I am. Hi Himan. I hope your portrait will join the mighty Seal of Aporvale on the Superhero gallery display wall! Even such mighty heroes as the Seal must be getting lonely up there, all alone! Mr. Allen
Hi Kathryn. Let me explain how to email jpg's tomorrow - or get your folks to help. If you email them as attachments to mike@michaeljallen.org, I'll be able to get them. Mr. Allen
Hi, Mr. Allen do you mind if i come in on the first half day hope your
doing well Hi Tommy. Unfortunately, I already have eight students booked in for that visit. If you want to come on December 12th with Kevin, Jason, Jared and Rachel (so far), you're more than welcome. Nice to hear from you. mike
Monday, September 24th Clare G: Thanks for the ideas. Could you send me your email address - the website doesn't pick them up automatically. mike
Hey Mike, Hi Tori! mike
Of course you're allowed to tease me about the errors, but, ummm, WHAT
ERRORS? Is it because I used the word 'gotta'? I probably made a grammar
mistake there too (I never could figure out how to place question marks
after quotes). Ah well, I'm not perfect, but I appreciate you telling
your class about me (you could keep the grammar flops our little secret
*hint hint*).
Kylie, Nobody will ever know! mike
Dear Mr.Allen, Hi Jared, Unfortunately, I already have eight students booked in for that visit. If you want to come on December 12th with Kevin, Jason, and Rachel (so far), you're more than welcome. Nice to hear from you. mike
Sounds awsome!
mr.allen on the homework do we right five things on one of the topics or
five different topics??????? Hi David, We'll go over it again today.
Mr. Allen
Oh well, I guess I'll just come in December, then. Maybe. If I can. Rachel the Early Bird Ok. Would you dress up as a boy for the day? Just joking... mike
Kristin: I'll show you the pack at school today.
Ilana: Got your message. Mr. Allen
hey mr.allen, Hi Reyna, You got number 1! Good try on number 2 - close but no cigar! Mr. Allen
Hey Mr. Allen It's Jay Hey Jay. How's it going? You should get your mom to give me a ring, and we'll get organized. You're on for the visit on December 12th. mike
Hey, Mike! Hi Kylie, Now there's something I rarely see - Kylie sends a message with errors in it. That's just after I've told my class how amazingly careful, as well as brilliant, you are - I was telling them about your upcoming early release day visit! Go figure! Am I allowed to tease you about the errors? mike
Sunday, September 23rd
Hey Mr. Allen, Hey Reyna. Magnificent job! One of the greatest days in soccer history, in my humble opinion. Well done. I watched the USA England game, too. I agree with you. See you tomorrow. Mr. Allen
Hey, Mike! Hey Kylie. I saw her outside of the Brooks on Friday. Don't give up on the writing thing - you're too good!! You should get your mom to contact me about Jobasky. mike
Hi Mike, Hi Kev, Thanks for that. You're on for the 12th - we won't be too deeply into the show by then. See you. mike
Hi mike! So i can come in on the early day??? yay! I think me and joey
might come to see you tomorrow after school. Hope to see you then! Hi Lizzy. See you then, then. mike
Ahem, reserved for the boys? What if I want to come? I forgot about
visiting until Lizzy told me, so as long as I can get out of school, I
want to come on the day in November! Hi Rachel the relieved, You can come in November, if you get the time - I guess the Andrews/McGlynn don't have an early release in November. I got 8 girls coming to visit in October, and no boys! What about the poor boys in my new class? Glad you're back in cyberspace. mike
David G: Got your message. Could you send me an email address? If you write directly, my email is mike@michaeljallen.org. The communicate window does not collect email address info! Go figure!
Lian: Humor. See you soon!
Hi, Hi Mr. Andrew! Nice to hear from you. I can't believe how fast that visit filled up. It's a new record. As for the one after, whenever that might be, you're in - what are the chances of you finding the date? I really want to invite everyone, but it would be chaotic and useless. On top of that, Denise and Mr. Simon would kill me! Glad you're having fun. mike
Friday, September 21st
Mike, Hi Guys. Wow, that didn't take long! So that's the October 17th visit already filled up, notwithstanding parents being OK with the visit, and methods for getting home being sorted out by the group. The full list is: Kylie, Regine, Tori, Sarah, Lian, Lizzy, Sara P. and Leila. To be honest, it's two or three more than optimal, but as long as you take turns and keep cool (Lian!), it could be useful for the class. The next visit after that will be reserved for boys, if they want to come! Have a great weekend. mike
The first early release day is Wednesday, October 17. Quite a ways off,
isn't it? Hi Kylie. They are rather clever chaps, I think. I really liked 'The Black Parade for a spell earlier this year. See you soon. mike PS. I saw Bailey today. Couldn't believe how much she'd grown over the summer!
Thursday, September 20th
Hey, Mike! Is it too early (or too late) to claim a spot to visit you on
the first early release day? Am I still allowed to come, even though I'm
a 7th grader now? My mom said it's fine, so I just wanted to make sure I
could come. And I don't mind if everyone else is a 6th grader. Muahaha,
see this is how far I plan ahead. Hi Kylie. You're fiendish! you're the first one so far. When is the early release day, anyway? mike
Nameless one worried about the homework being shared with classmates: Don't worry. The only part of this particular project that will be shared is the artwork - the portraits will be displayed in the classroom. Mr. Allen
Hi Mr. Allen Hi Mike. I like the plan. I think you need to call 'football' 'soccer', because in America people won't know what you mean, otherwise! Mr. Allen
Dear mr. allen, Hi Charlotte. You're right. The puzzle is asking how many different ways can these three handshakes happen, where nobody crosses over someone else's arms. I'll act it out for you tomorrow, if you ask. Mr. Allen
Hey Mike, Hi Regine and Tori. The first early release day must be coming soon. Just like last year, to be most useful to the current class, I'd like to limit the number of visitors to about six. So basically, I'll invite the first six people who ask to visit, if all necessary parent approval have been obtained! If more people want to visit, I'll respectfully ask them to arrange to visit on another early release date, if they should still wish to. You should let me know as early as possible if you want to come, so I can let the office know who to expect. Nice to hear from you both. mike
Hi Mike, Hi Eli! Glad to hear from you. You sound like you're having fun. I love your enthusiasm. I'm sure the homework thing won't last, however! I'm having fun, too!
mike Wednesday, September 19th
hi mr.allen, Hi Charlotte. Yes, do the same people. For example, make predictions for David in 10 years, and David in 20 years. Mr. Allen
Dear Mr.Allen, Hi Peaches. Guess what? You're the first to try out the math puzzles from this year's class. As for the answers, you got the first one right! Well done! I'll explain more clearly what the second one is asking, if you ask me. Mr. Allen
Hi Mr. Allen Hi Michael. Sounds like a plan. So you'll need to do the work to become both a surgeon and a footballer. You've got some hard work ahead. Good to be ambitious. What about squeezing some writing or music into the program, too? Be a Renaissance man! Why not?
Mr. Allen
Tuesday, September 18th mr.allen i really need to know on the homework do we do the predictions 20 and 10 years or 20 or 10 years? Hi Nameless. 20 and 10 ten years. Mr. Allen
Hi Mr.Allen, Hi Eric How does the boy do it? he gets another one! Mr. Allen
Hi Michael. No luck on the where in the World, I'm afraid. As for the prediction, - short - total time: no more than an hour. I'm going to talk with everyone about the homework tomorrow, first thing. Mr. Allen
HI Mr. Allen
he he thats a really really really really big number, one more question
whats the number in the middle of 3 and 1 I'll give you a million
dollars if you get it right
Hi Mr. Allen I don't hate any country or type of people. As a matter of fact, I don't hate anyone, as far as I know. I could make a short list of things I hate: crazy drivers, violent people, flat tires, spooky clowns, onions, that sort of thing. I don't know what a 'sqaure route' is! Is it some sort of road walked only by the dreaded Sqaure, the terror of moose everywhere? Between 3 and 1 is the word 'and'. As for the other trick, it's really not a good idea, in my opinion. What can I say? You want to have fun? Start writing songs, or drawing a comic book, or take some cool photos, or investigate the living things in your neighborhood. Make stuff! I like your logo/signature designs. Mr. Allen ps: Please don't send the same message over and over. Thanks.
dear mr.allen, Dear Kathryn, Will do! Mr. Allen
Yes im so happy I got number one and Kevin thanks for reviling my secret
sincerely David Hi Mr. Allen it is David im kind of taking a different approach for the homework to I thought instead of doing the portrait thing on paper I would pint it on a rock so I could be more creative I don’t know just think if not its ok Hi David. Let's talk about what you mean tomorrow. Mr. Allen
Dear Rachel the Nordstrom Lover, What the heck is a Nordstrom? Some sort of fancy guitar? A cake? As for the other part - there's nothing to be done. It's a free world, though I suspect, as usual, you are right. Glad things are going well for you. Mr. Allen
hey mr.allen, Hey Reyna. 'Fraid not - they've all been deleted! There were literally thousands! C'est la vie! Mr. Allen
Hey Saint! How was it? Amazing, I bet. I've been to Honduras. Did you go to any ruins? I thought the ruins at Copan were fascinating. Glad to hear from you. mike
Sunday, September 16th
Hi Mr.Allen! I don't really know why I'm writing but oh well. I been
thinking like crazy on the where in the world is Mr.Allen thing. I cant
quite get anything yet, but I'm trying. Oh and I finished all the math
too, and I'm about to start the real project. Yay!
Hi Mr.Allen, Its me again, Kevin. I'm taking a WILD guess here, but is
#14 the Champ of liverpool and AC milan? And does it take place in
Europe? I know i have to be more spicific, but... Hello Mr.Allen its me one more time!!!!!! Is number 14 in Athens, Europe? Hi Kevin. Holy cow, David is 'The Seal of Aporvale'. That's like revealing that Clark Kent is Superman, or Bruce Wayne is Batman. What if the Anti-Stuffed Animal League find out the secret identity of the Seal? Nice job on the homework. Good try on number 14 - close, but no cigar! See you at the Ranch. Mr. Allen
Dear Mr.Allen, Hi Olivia. Good try, but I'm afraid neither one is quite there! Keep thinking! See you at the Ranch. Mr. Allen
Hi Mr.Allen Hi Eric. The boy gets two more perfectly right! Nice job! Mr. Allen
Hi Mr.Allen. I would like to tell you that I am take a different
approach to the homework project. Is that alright?
Hi Mr.Allen. I made a tipo just now. Sorry. Dear Moose Boy, It all depends on what you mean by 'different approach'. 'Different approach' might mean; 'I'm not going to do it all, rip it up, and feed it to my hamster', in which case I would have to ask for an intellectual justification! (huh?). What 'type o' mistake was it? Mr. Allen
Hi Michael. It was before - last Saturday, in fact. No wonder I was so cheerful on Monday, eh? Mr. Allen.
Where in the world is mr.allen #1 i think that it's Machu Picchu ruins in Peru. Where in the world is Mr. Allen #10 Nile river Egypt, David Hi David. You're right, sort of, with number 10. You have to be more specific. The temple in the background is the place I'm looking for. You nailed number 1 on the nose - well done!! Mr. Allen
Hi Mr. Allen I just wonted to know if anyone has started the pet page yet and I finished the math like Michael see you on Monday bye!!!!!!! Hi Nameless One. I haven't yet explained what I need to the brave volunteers. We'll get on it next week! Bye. Mr. Allen
Is #10 (where in the world is Mr Alenn) Ghana or Mali? Hi Erin. Good try, but not quite. Keep trying! Mr. Allen
Saturday, September 15th Hey Mr. Allen! Um just checking out the website and it's wicked cool! Well i'll see you on Monday bye! From Erin Hi Erin. Glad you like the site. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Until Monday... Mr. Allen
Hi Mr. Allen were in the world is Mr. Allen #1 Peru mountains in South America, David
Hi David. Alright! You have the right country, but do you know the name of the place? Good luck! Mr. Allen
Hi Mr. allen
Hi Michael. My cat is a boy. His name is 'Boy'. I don't think he is a tabby, but I'm not sure exactly what a 'tabby' is. He is definitely not a duck. Congratulations on the math. You can tell anyone anything you like! Hope you're having fun. See you on Monday. Mr. Allen
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