A little faith in humanity was restored. Wednesday I received a phone call that my wallet had been in the safe of the restaurant I left it in this entire time. Even though I'd called the place a few million times the General Manager was never there. She locked it in the safe and hadn't been in. She discovered my teacher I.D. and finally called the school. It was over-nighted to me and my amazing landlord signed for it. That was a relief. A month later, but I have it all back.
I finally hit my wall. My sinuses made it difficult to breathe. Difficulty breathing made sleep impossible. I called in a sub for the day and stayed home. I crashed hard. I still woke up not being able to breathe, but there was relief in knowing that I didn't have to be up early. I knew my patience for the demands of the little humans wouldn't be very good.
Speaking of patience. Most of the time my apartment building is very quiet. We have miners, officers, casino employees, and much more. What this means is that Schedules may vary a lot. Many people are on swing shifts or night shifts. I don't have that schedule but I try to respect it. Tonight one of my neighbors kept telling her kids off right outside my window. I could hear the whole thing. The problem was she was standing in the stairwell hollering at them. They were by the car. After the 15th direction I finally poked my head out and asked them to please be quiet. One of the kids said "okay." It did quiet down after that. I think people forget to consider others sometimes. When I with my plugged up ears and nose can hear your entire conversation...I imagine most of the building can.
This year has been a roller coaster not with ups and downs just with endless speed. Just when I think I can get off the train, we are given a new set of challenges. I am trying really really hard to stay positive and I love my colleagues, but it is really tough. I even really like my administration. This level of intensity I can't keep up. I'm cracking and I am not alone.
September 29, 2017
September 28, 2017
I just want a nap
My Cousin shared this with me today...
It is nice to be appreciated. I wish this lady could truth bomb a few of my parents. I want to do more for your kids...Just get me a copier that works and about 20 more hours in a day! The technician was in working on our copier and today dead again. We are wasting a lot of paper when it jams...and jams....and jams...
It is nice to be appreciated. I wish this lady could truth bomb a few of my parents. I want to do more for your kids...Just get me a copier that works and about 20 more hours in a day! The technician was in working on our copier and today dead again. We are wasting a lot of paper when it jams...and jams....and jams...
September 27, 2017
Printers, Copiers, Sleep...
My sinuses are super congested right now. I do okay for a few days then I just get super tired. I get super tired because I can't sleep. What do I do when I can't sleep? I get up and work on stuff for school. It is not good. I need sleep. I went to bed early and attempted to rest. I did sleep for a couple hours then was up again.
I worked on setting up a new printer. I didn't complete the process but that will happen soon. I was close. My home printer decided it didn't need to recognize that paper was indeed in the paper tray. It absolutely refused to believe it. After trying all of the troubleshooting processes. I decided to say goodbye to the printer. It has been a terrible printer. I think the new one is heavy duty and can stand up to the amount of printing I do.
I had meetings before and after school today. I am running out of time to get done what I need to get done. I feel like I am sinking. Not swimming, not treading water, just sinking. I keep thinking this will improve, but so far not so much. I have one of the lowest classes I have ever had in my teaching career. There is no middle ground. I have over 50% of my students well below proficiency. Then I have about 30% that are very high. The other 20 percent are barely proficient. They are barely reading. I cannot believe these students made it this far without some major concern about where they are in reading. It boggles my mind.
I have a lot to do before Friday. I really just need to sleep. I had a parent that wanted to come in and help make copies but the copier was broken...Again! Then the parent decided she is coming in anyway. I have so much to do that I hope she doesn't decide to take up my prep time. Well, tomorrow is another day. Here goes my 2nd attempt at rest....
Goodnight
I worked on setting up a new printer. I didn't complete the process but that will happen soon. I was close. My home printer decided it didn't need to recognize that paper was indeed in the paper tray. It absolutely refused to believe it. After trying all of the troubleshooting processes. I decided to say goodbye to the printer. It has been a terrible printer. I think the new one is heavy duty and can stand up to the amount of printing I do.
I had meetings before and after school today. I am running out of time to get done what I need to get done. I feel like I am sinking. Not swimming, not treading water, just sinking. I keep thinking this will improve, but so far not so much. I have one of the lowest classes I have ever had in my teaching career. There is no middle ground. I have over 50% of my students well below proficiency. Then I have about 30% that are very high. The other 20 percent are barely proficient. They are barely reading. I cannot believe these students made it this far without some major concern about where they are in reading. It boggles my mind.
I have a lot to do before Friday. I really just need to sleep. I had a parent that wanted to come in and help make copies but the copier was broken...Again! Then the parent decided she is coming in anyway. I have so much to do that I hope she doesn't decide to take up my prep time. Well, tomorrow is another day. Here goes my 2nd attempt at rest....
Goodnight
September 26, 2017
Role Models
I was talking with a colleague who was quite upset about athletes kneeling during the national anthem. Her grandfather served in World War II, an uncle served in Vietnam, the list went on. She felt it was very disrespectful to them. She was sad that her son who loves football was watching this spectacle. She had a discussion with him. He was so disappointed he turned the game off. She was in tears over this. I looked at her and said "Athletes are not role models." She told me "They should be."
We've put ourselves and our children in dangerous spaces by idolizing athletes. I really don't see any parents spending much time discussing the athletes character. They discuss their skills, abilities, talents, and athleticism. Athletes are not role models. They are desired for their abilities. Their character has to have a major flaw before anyone takes note and they are removed. Their character comes second. That is why we see disrespect from them. They've been taught it doesn't matter how they behave as long as they perform.
I have a suggestion. Find some role models. You might have one in your house, on your street, in your town. I think you might even find a couple biblical role models (ahem). There are many amazing people throughout history that are role models of note. Mother Theresa, George Műller, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Anne Frank, Corrie Ten Boom, Gladys Aylward, Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman to name a few perhaps. Even these amazing folks had some character flaws. That can open an amazing discussion. However, their character came first.
I'd love to see more attention given to the people who need help. Puerto Ricans still recovering from the hurricanes, Mexicans recovering from earthquakes, flooded out Texans. There are some folks with some big hearts doing the right thing for their neighbors and families. Just quietly going about doing the right thing.
Simply put. Quit worshiping at the altar of sports.
We've put ourselves and our children in dangerous spaces by idolizing athletes. I really don't see any parents spending much time discussing the athletes character. They discuss their skills, abilities, talents, and athleticism. Athletes are not role models. They are desired for their abilities. Their character has to have a major flaw before anyone takes note and they are removed. Their character comes second. That is why we see disrespect from them. They've been taught it doesn't matter how they behave as long as they perform.
I have a suggestion. Find some role models. You might have one in your house, on your street, in your town. I think you might even find a couple biblical role models (ahem). There are many amazing people throughout history that are role models of note. Mother Theresa, George Műller, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Anne Frank, Corrie Ten Boom, Gladys Aylward, Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman to name a few perhaps. Even these amazing folks had some character flaws. That can open an amazing discussion. However, their character came first.
I'd love to see more attention given to the people who need help. Puerto Ricans still recovering from the hurricanes, Mexicans recovering from earthquakes, flooded out Texans. There are some folks with some big hearts doing the right thing for their neighbors and families. Just quietly going about doing the right thing.
Simply put. Quit worshiping at the altar of sports.
September 20, 2017
First 15 days
Fell asleep early. Then woke up in the middle of the night to read a chapter of a book we are required to read for a staff meeting tomorrow. I read the book and become more frustrated than ever. I am part of a system that is broken. We have all the research to tell us what best practices are and what works and does not work. What do we do? The same things. Yes, teachers are part of the problem. The administrators are part of the problem. The districts, the state, the feds, the parents, and society are all part of the problem. Uggh. I read these books we are required to read and then I think "Why am I doing this?" This job. So many hands involved that all think that they know best. Then what happens? A mess is made. There is no clear direction or we try to do everything at once. I've been here before. What you end up with is terrible moral and overwhelmed, over worked teachers. That is where we are.
I had a parent in today making demands of me that I can't fulfill at the moment. We have a broken copier. I don't have access to what she feels I should have access to. I simply don't. I'm not delaying or putting her off. I was asked the same question 50 different ways. I was getting really frustrated. I can't. It isn't that I am unwilling, don't want to, or will not. I can't. I am just as frustrated as you lady, but 15 days into the school year I am doing the best I can. I understand parents want the best for their child, but they often forget I am not just teaching their child. She asked again and again. I said as soon as I can I will help you. This parent has another child in another grade and is driving that teacher crazy as well.
I am doing the best I can right now. I'm feeling that it isn't my best though. I need to filter out some of the noise and find my focus. What is interesting is this weekend I had a conversation about teacher retention this weekend. I am watching a lot of first year teachers ready to implode because of the demands placed on them. Experienced teachers feel like they are drowning. I can't imagine this being a first year teachers experience. This isn't the way to retain teachers.
I don't like the way I am feeling about my job right now. It is difficult to stay positive. It makes me feel like I need another plan. I've had great success and my test scores reflect that. However, I feel more and more like I am not doing what is right. It is becoming a moral issue for me. I've had a lot of strange experiences in my profession. These first 15 days of school are being added to the list.
I had a parent in today making demands of me that I can't fulfill at the moment. We have a broken copier. I don't have access to what she feels I should have access to. I simply don't. I'm not delaying or putting her off. I was asked the same question 50 different ways. I was getting really frustrated. I can't. It isn't that I am unwilling, don't want to, or will not. I can't. I am just as frustrated as you lady, but 15 days into the school year I am doing the best I can. I understand parents want the best for their child, but they often forget I am not just teaching their child. She asked again and again. I said as soon as I can I will help you. This parent has another child in another grade and is driving that teacher crazy as well.
I am doing the best I can right now. I'm feeling that it isn't my best though. I need to filter out some of the noise and find my focus. What is interesting is this weekend I had a conversation about teacher retention this weekend. I am watching a lot of first year teachers ready to implode because of the demands placed on them. Experienced teachers feel like they are drowning. I can't imagine this being a first year teachers experience. This isn't the way to retain teachers.
I don't like the way I am feeling about my job right now. It is difficult to stay positive. It makes me feel like I need another plan. I've had great success and my test scores reflect that. However, I feel more and more like I am not doing what is right. It is becoming a moral issue for me. I've had a lot of strange experiences in my profession. These first 15 days of school are being added to the list.
September 18, 2017
Pushing Forward
What these few weeks feel like... Well i tried to upload the link but it isn't working. It is a woman attempting to push the waves back at the ocean. What do you know the waves keep coming...
One day at a time...
One day at a time...
September 17, 2017
Safety!
Are you feeling bored? If so you can join me in watching super exciting videos about staying safe in schools. I lost count of how many there are. We are required to watch them every year online. What was frustrating is that we already took a couple of these but somehow the school nurse in charge of this didn't remove them for us. Sigh. Then when your unreliable internet goes out in the middle of this excitement you might miss the following exciting facts.
Did you know that peanuts are legumes and not nuts? This is why someone can be allergic to tree nuts and not peanuts and vice versa. Epi-pens may only work for about 15 minutes after application. This is why you must call 911 if you administer an Epinephrine Auto-Injector. An allergy is an abnormal immune response to exposure to an allergen. Ingestion, contact, or inhalation are the manners in which you can be exposed to an allergen. Did you know pencil erasers can be made of latex? Fires are classified by the type of fuel! Class A solids that are not metal, Class B Flammable Liquids, Class C Electrical Fires, Class D Metals, Class K Kitchen Fires. Fire extinguishers have a symbol on it that tells what type of fire it will put out. All fire extinguishers need to be inspected by an outside company. Visual inspections must be completed monthly. P.A.S.S.- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Know your escape route! There are 12 videos ranging from 12 minutes to 27 minutes. I'd share what I know about Diabetes, Blood born pathogens, and much more...but I'm worried I've already bored you.
I gave myself a time limit for my visit to school today. I set the timer only when I've arrived in my classroom. I only went over by 20 minutes. I didn't think that was too bad. I completed the copies that I forgot to do Friday. I did some laminating. I sent a couple e-mails. I organized my copies for the week. I made folders for my copies. I have a crate that I keep my copies in for the week. It helps me to pull out what I need when I need it. They are labeled and then highlighted. The color highlighted matches the day of the week. One hour and 20 minutes for all of that. I was busy the whole time and it flew by. I am trying to stay ahead of the papers, but they quickly take over. I re-checked my "To-Do" list and was able to cross off a few more things. We shall see how far I get tonight.
Did you know that peanuts are legumes and not nuts? This is why someone can be allergic to tree nuts and not peanuts and vice versa. Epi-pens may only work for about 15 minutes after application. This is why you must call 911 if you administer an Epinephrine Auto-Injector. An allergy is an abnormal immune response to exposure to an allergen. Ingestion, contact, or inhalation are the manners in which you can be exposed to an allergen. Did you know pencil erasers can be made of latex? Fires are classified by the type of fuel! Class A solids that are not metal, Class B Flammable Liquids, Class C Electrical Fires, Class D Metals, Class K Kitchen Fires. Fire extinguishers have a symbol on it that tells what type of fire it will put out. All fire extinguishers need to be inspected by an outside company. Visual inspections must be completed monthly. P.A.S.S.- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Know your escape route! There are 12 videos ranging from 12 minutes to 27 minutes. I'd share what I know about Diabetes, Blood born pathogens, and much more...but I'm worried I've already bored you.
I gave myself a time limit for my visit to school today. I set the timer only when I've arrived in my classroom. I only went over by 20 minutes. I didn't think that was too bad. I completed the copies that I forgot to do Friday. I did some laminating. I sent a couple e-mails. I organized my copies for the week. I made folders for my copies. I have a crate that I keep my copies in for the week. It helps me to pull out what I need when I need it. They are labeled and then highlighted. The color highlighted matches the day of the week. One hour and 20 minutes for all of that. I was busy the whole time and it flew by. I am trying to stay ahead of the papers, but they quickly take over. I re-checked my "To-Do" list and was able to cross off a few more things. We shall see how far I get tonight.
September 16, 2017
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday To ME! What did I do today? Not much! I did a little laundry took a nap and basically recovered from my week. I almost feel like I am attempting to get a cold. Hopefully, it is just being tired. I went to dinner at my little buddies house. We share a birthday. His family bought me a bag of chocolates for my birthday. He has always been resistant to foods that are not close to their original form every since he started eating. No baby food for him. He didn't want mashed anything. Well he finally tried mashed potatoes and he liked them. I said "Oh no does that mean I have to share mashed potatoes with you and your sister?" (His sister loves them!) He said "No you eat them at your house!" My understanding was that he would not be sharing and if I wanted some I had to make them at my own house! It was fun to hang out for awhile.
I will probably have to go in to school tomorrow but I did get rest today. If I go in I've promised myself to set a time limit. Otherwise I could end up there all day. Think positive thoughts that Bob Marley our ever jammin' copier is fixed this week. Apparently they called in a specialist. I am not sure what it takes to get it replaced. It is NOT the right time of year for these issues.
My brother's birthday gifts for me are unpredictable. This year I received some vitamins, driving gloves, and a box of red pens. I am prepared for a cold, winter, and a lot of graded papers.
Walking around our school right now there is a lot of stress. I hope that things will mellow a little bit, but I do not think they will be.
I will probably have to go in to school tomorrow but I did get rest today. If I go in I've promised myself to set a time limit. Otherwise I could end up there all day. Think positive thoughts that Bob Marley our ever jammin' copier is fixed this week. Apparently they called in a specialist. I am not sure what it takes to get it replaced. It is NOT the right time of year for these issues.
My brother's birthday gifts for me are unpredictable. This year I received some vitamins, driving gloves, and a box of red pens. I am prepared for a cold, winter, and a lot of graded papers.
Walking around our school right now there is a lot of stress. I hope that things will mellow a little bit, but I do not think they will be.
September 15, 2017
Busy Week
Well week 3 is in the books. I am so pooped. A couple of us stayed at work till about 9:40 tonight getting ready for next week. Since our copier (which we print to) is STILL not working we've had to use the little slow copier in the office. It made for an evening of many many copies. Just enough copies to get through one more week. I realized on my way out I'd forgotten a couple of things. I had a to-do list that had 29 items on it. I was able to check a few off the list. I brought a little work home. Will I have to go back to work this weekend. Yeah...I will! I just don't want to feel like I am drowning next week.
Parents have been asking all of us a lot of questions when is this or that going to start. It's been hard because things that normally start earlier have been put off for testing. There isn't much we can do. There is also things we haven't been able to set up things and get them in place because of not being able to print.
We had to rush to get our assessing done so we could divide all 2nd grade students into groups and put them in interventions or extended learning based on their reading needs. I have the low group. It is a disturbingly large group. It is disappointing to have so many students so low in reading at the beginning of second grade. Now some will move up and out of this group quickly and will be ready for the next group. Some have some serious delays in reading and there is more going on there. Some parents are realistic about where there students are and some are not. It is difficult to make big changes if parents do not see the need.
I came home last night and saw the pile of laundry. It was a little discouraging. I ran a couple of loads through just to make myself feel like I accomplished something at home. I hope I can get enough done for work that I can work on my home stuff. It has totally fallen by the wayside. It has been hard for all of us teachers to keep are chin up this fall and keep going. It isn't just me it is ALL of us at the school. The demands with testing and new curricula is making it hard to maintain the pace. The upside is although it has been rough I work with really good people. We work together well and everyone tries to do their part. That makes a huge difference.
Parents have been asking all of us a lot of questions when is this or that going to start. It's been hard because things that normally start earlier have been put off for testing. There isn't much we can do. There is also things we haven't been able to set up things and get them in place because of not being able to print.
We had to rush to get our assessing done so we could divide all 2nd grade students into groups and put them in interventions or extended learning based on their reading needs. I have the low group. It is a disturbingly large group. It is disappointing to have so many students so low in reading at the beginning of second grade. Now some will move up and out of this group quickly and will be ready for the next group. Some have some serious delays in reading and there is more going on there. Some parents are realistic about where there students are and some are not. It is difficult to make big changes if parents do not see the need.
I came home last night and saw the pile of laundry. It was a little discouraging. I ran a couple of loads through just to make myself feel like I accomplished something at home. I hope I can get enough done for work that I can work on my home stuff. It has totally fallen by the wayside. It has been hard for all of us teachers to keep are chin up this fall and keep going. It isn't just me it is ALL of us at the school. The demands with testing and new curricula is making it hard to maintain the pace. The upside is although it has been rough I work with really good people. We work together well and everyone tries to do their part. That makes a huge difference.
September 13, 2017
All I wanna do is Teach some kids!!
Had a wonderful weekend. I went up north and went white water rafting. It was so much fun!! I would do it again tomorrow if I had time! The downside of my wonderful trip north is that I left my wallet in a restaurant up there. I didn't realize (of course) till I arrived home that I had left it behind. I did manage to get everything cancelled that needed to be cancelled. I called or went all the places that needed to give me a replacement and those are on the way. All of this added a lot of stress to my weekend.
Back at work the marathon of assessing has continued. I feel bad for our students because we've barely been teaching. It bugs me... A LOT. It doesn't sound like things will improve in that regard. I can't believe how many hours I've spent at school lately and still feel miles and miles behind. I thought about hiring a nanny for myself. Someone to do my laundry, dishes, cooking, and general cleaning. If this pace continues I am fairly certain I can't keep up.
My printer has decided not to recognize paper in its paper drawer. Which means I can't print because it perpetually tells me to add paper. UGGH. Then our copier at school "Bob Marley" decided he didn't even want to jam anymore and briefly considered starting a fire. He's been out of commission. We are supposed to prep a lot of materials with NO COPIER! I had to have all of these things posted in my classroom Monday that required .... Yep you guessed it PRINTING! I managed to get all of them done with the help of a couple of the secretaries. Oh shoot that reminds me I need to submit a work order for my technology that is not working. I brought home a stack of work tonight. I don't know how far I will be able to get. I have 2 morning meetings a week for the next few weeks for a team I was volun-told to be on.
We went through the data we had on our students and divided them into groups for intervention. I have the lowest group. They tested so low I really think they were not taught phonics at all. AT ALL. This group couldn't pass the CVC words. (Consonant, Vowel, Consonant). Words like cat, met, bug, rip, etc. I hope I can make some progress with them. I will have to prepare materials for them without a PRINTER! UGGH.
I've never had a year start with so much assessments. Please let me get to the teaching part soon! Please!!!
Back at work the marathon of assessing has continued. I feel bad for our students because we've barely been teaching. It bugs me... A LOT. It doesn't sound like things will improve in that regard. I can't believe how many hours I've spent at school lately and still feel miles and miles behind. I thought about hiring a nanny for myself. Someone to do my laundry, dishes, cooking, and general cleaning. If this pace continues I am fairly certain I can't keep up.
My printer has decided not to recognize paper in its paper drawer. Which means I can't print because it perpetually tells me to add paper. UGGH. Then our copier at school "Bob Marley" decided he didn't even want to jam anymore and briefly considered starting a fire. He's been out of commission. We are supposed to prep a lot of materials with NO COPIER! I had to have all of these things posted in my classroom Monday that required .... Yep you guessed it PRINTING! I managed to get all of them done with the help of a couple of the secretaries. Oh shoot that reminds me I need to submit a work order for my technology that is not working. I brought home a stack of work tonight. I don't know how far I will be able to get. I have 2 morning meetings a week for the next few weeks for a team I was volun-told to be on.
We went through the data we had on our students and divided them into groups for intervention. I have the lowest group. They tested so low I really think they were not taught phonics at all. AT ALL. This group couldn't pass the CVC words. (Consonant, Vowel, Consonant). Words like cat, met, bug, rip, etc. I hope I can make some progress with them. I will have to prepare materials for them without a PRINTER! UGGH.
I've never had a year start with so much assessments. Please let me get to the teaching part soon! Please!!!
September 7, 2017
Random Videos my brother sent me!
I wish they hadn't gotten crude at the end... this would've been fun to show my class.
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Love this one!
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Love this one!
Time Zones!
I have a word of advice. Don't bump the time zone on the alarm clock. You might find yourself awake a couple hours earlier than planned. Then you might wonder why it is so dark outside. Then when you talk on the phone to someone they might say "You're up early today!" Then you might discover yourself on your way to work very early. Then you celebrate with a stop at the coffee hut to get a cup of hot chocolate.
This afternoon lightening started a fire near the highway in which I drive home on. They ended up closing the highway most of the afternoon. Then they finally opened it to one lane traffic. I followed a colleague home on a long, bumpy, and circuitous drive home. It was a beautiful drive in places. It was a wet and muddy drive, a dusty and dry drive, and a gravely drive. I am glad we went this way because we made it home before everyone else was trying to travel the same path.
Bob Marley our overused and abused copier has not been working. The repairmen are out almost on a daily basis. It has made prepping very interesting. We have been given crazy unrealistic deadlines for data that must be calculated and turned in. The data is based on student assessments. We've been in school for 7 days. Tomorrow will be day 8 and I have to have all of my students assessed. Keep in mind this involves one-on-one testing. I called a retired teacher and begged for her help. I honestly would not have been able to complete it without her help. Do you know how badly I just want to TEACH??? Tonight after my long and crazy drive home, I get a message. The message is regarding the data. The data that must be turned in tomorrow. That now has to be calculated, scored, and entered in a very specific way. A way that wasn't shared with us till tonight. TONIGHT! We have more one-on-one assessments that must be completed by Wednesday of next week. We also have beginning of the year Standardized Tests on the computer to be taken. My classes first one is tomorrow. They take the last two next week. These poor kids!
Since I was up two hours early does that mean I can go to bed two hours early! Despite my to-do list that is miles long. I am going with some pals on a rafting trip up north. I am looking forward to some sun, water, and laughs.
This afternoon lightening started a fire near the highway in which I drive home on. They ended up closing the highway most of the afternoon. Then they finally opened it to one lane traffic. I followed a colleague home on a long, bumpy, and circuitous drive home. It was a beautiful drive in places. It was a wet and muddy drive, a dusty and dry drive, and a gravely drive. I am glad we went this way because we made it home before everyone else was trying to travel the same path.
Bob Marley our overused and abused copier has not been working. The repairmen are out almost on a daily basis. It has made prepping very interesting. We have been given crazy unrealistic deadlines for data that must be calculated and turned in. The data is based on student assessments. We've been in school for 7 days. Tomorrow will be day 8 and I have to have all of my students assessed. Keep in mind this involves one-on-one testing. I called a retired teacher and begged for her help. I honestly would not have been able to complete it without her help. Do you know how badly I just want to TEACH??? Tonight after my long and crazy drive home, I get a message. The message is regarding the data. The data that must be turned in tomorrow. That now has to be calculated, scored, and entered in a very specific way. A way that wasn't shared with us till tonight. TONIGHT! We have more one-on-one assessments that must be completed by Wednesday of next week. We also have beginning of the year Standardized Tests on the computer to be taken. My classes first one is tomorrow. They take the last two next week. These poor kids!
Since I was up two hours early does that mean I can go to bed two hours early! Despite my to-do list that is miles long. I am going with some pals on a rafting trip up north. I am looking forward to some sun, water, and laughs.
September 5, 2017
Returning the Favor
I'm loving this new Facebook Show by Mike Rowe. He's going across the country finding "Do-Gooders." He's meeting some pretty amazing people. I'm a little jealous of these little girls! Returning the Favor!
September 4, 2017
September 3, 2017
Hatch Chiles
I knew Hatch Chiles was a thing. A really big thing. Especially for those who hail from New Mexico. They take their Hatch Chiles very seriously. What I didn't know was that our local community took it seriously as well. The local groceries started advertising them a few weeks in advance. You could even pre-order them. The grocery stores were selling them by the pound. Then out in the parking lot they had roasters set up. The customers were picking them up and paying in the store then taking them out to the parking lot to be roasted. I'm not sure what you do with them from there. My taste buds are most likely too weak for such things. I don't think it is a coincidence there is an ambulance parked in the near vicinity of the roasters. Sorry it's not a better photo... you can see the heat rising though!
P.S.A.
I say this for the janitors who have to clean the black marks off the floors, buff out the scratches, and vacuum up the rocks. I say it for the teachers with limited space in their classroom. I say it for the students who are walking behind. I say it for the doorways that get whacked. I say it for the bus drivers. I say it for anyone that gets in the way of your 7 year old with the rolling back pack.
YOUR 7 YEAR OLD DOESN'T NEED A ROLLING BACK PACK. I am not sending home college textbooks to read. We aren't building cement towers in science. We aren't packing for a weekend trip to grannies. We won't be going on any field trips that require long distance travel and airports. There will be no homework sent home that will require back support.
YOUR 7 YEAR OLD DOESN'T NEED A ROLLING BACK PACK. I am not sending home college textbooks to read. We aren't building cement towers in science. We aren't packing for a weekend trip to grannies. We won't be going on any field trips that require long distance travel and airports. There will be no homework sent home that will require back support.
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