Welcome to Mr. Herring's Blog

Greetings to all and welcome to my official IS 68 Academy of Urban Planning and Environmental Design blog. I hope to have the blog fully operational by the time the 2008-2009 school year begins, but for now, please enjoy my random thoughts and ramblings as it pertains to all things Academy II. At this time I'd like to say "Thank you" to the teachers, dean and guidance counselor of Academy II for a great year.

Just a little about myself...

Let's see: I was born and raised in Bushwick Brooklyn and attended Clara Barton High School.

I also attended the University at Albany, SUNY. (Good times...)

I hold two master's degrees from Fordham University in NYC and I've taught grades 5, 6 and 7.

I'm very organized and I can't function properly if my surroundings are not clean and orderly.

I am an arts afficianado and I've been trained in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and West African dance.

I scored a 92 on the Spanish Regents.

I enjoy my steak medium and sizzling with horse raddish and prefer a ribeye or porterhouse cut.

The most beautiful place I've ever been is the island of Anguilla in the Antilles.

I love music. There are over 12,000 songs on my iPod.

My idea of a great snack is seasoned fries with cheese sauce and bacon with ranch dressing.

That's quite enough for now.

Moving right along...

We have several exciting events that will occur within the next few weeks. After that, you should all enjoy a restful and well deserved summer break, unless, of course, you're going to summer school. In any case, look out for (hopefully) daily posts until the end of the school year. Don't hesitate to let me know what's on your mind by commenting.

Reminders and important dates:

Senior Trip (Paintball) in Commack, Long Island- Friday, June 13, 2008

Bildersee Arts Night- Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 6 PM: Tickets are $5.00 in Room 239

Clerical Half Day- Thursday, June 12, 2008

Summer School Notification- Friday, June 13, 2008

AC II Field Day- Friday, June 13, 2008 (Tentative)

Graduation- Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Brooklyn College

Prom- Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Glen Terrace ($75)

Last day of school- Thursday, June 26, 2008



PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT BILDERSEE ARTS NIGHT.