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Arrival: Four guests descend upon George's warehouse commune for stays of varying lengths. Pictured here are Bryan's arm, red shag carpet, Jeff, Doug in 1970s era taxi hat, and George, trying to figure out where the hell to put all of us.
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Boys dance
In live action! They're so awkward...- Mrs Marin sings
The movie version of the singing--this is truly worth a listen. The 8th graders were singing Love Shack for a week. 
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Mariachi club
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tree outside Fischer
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Kids were actually dancing, if you can imagine it.
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Scenes from the 2005 Valentines Dance
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...in her classroom.
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...in a Dance Dance Revolution tournament...
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...and his friends...
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...to a tiny 7th grader...
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Why, what is Ms. Hall doing?
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She's losing...
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I don't know these boys, but I love the shirt on the kid on the left.
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I earn the undying hatred of my students for taking their photos while they run 2 miles for soccer tryouts.
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I successfully disrupt their game. (It's worth a closer look to see the expression on Corey's face--in green.)
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Basketball boys catch me taking their picture.
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volleyball tryouts
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C and S wander by the sports practices.
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C, 7th grade pimp. He routinely comes to school with hickies all over his neck. I appreciated that he smiled for the camera rather than doing the usual arms-crossed, frowning tough guy pose.
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Coach demonstrates a move.
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more bball practice
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Soccer coach addresses potential team members. (Soccer is definitely the most high-profile and popular sport at Fischer.)
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Girls jog laps at the volleyball tryouts.
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Boys' bball team practices.