Monday, September 27, 2010

I've got a golden ticket

Okay, not really, but the next best thing. I just got a letter from the school district saying I've been moved from probationary to permanent status. Hooray!!!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Coming up for air

This is the fifth week of school - how did that happen??? What with the fire, recreating/rebuilding my classroom in the three days before school opened, my combination class, and a completely FULL roster of 30 students, I am feeling run ragged almost constantly. I don't have anything fantastic to say, just hello and yes, I'm still alive. Who could have guessed that week of furlough days in October would be such a welcome relief?

Blessed

We live in an old house that has settled unevenly over the years. As a result, some windows and doors stick while others are difficult to ke...