Well it is Friday but it isn't a happy Friday. Mom - I now feel your pain. Having to work on the weekend kind of takes the joy out of Friday. I have tonight from 5-9 and tomorrow from 9-2:30.
Drew went to the TSA thing last night. He participated in the "knowledge Bowl". His team ended up with a score of -15. I guess they needed to study a bit more than just on the bus ride down to the competition.
There is another TSA thing tonight. He hasn't decided if he is going to go. It is somewhere in southern Iowa by the Missouri border so he wouldn't be back until close to midnight.
Nancy and I are taking Jess out to lunch today. We have done this every year for her birthday since she was in 2nd grade. The high school has ITED testing today and they all get out of school at 11.
She has a volleyball tournament tomorrow. I saw the schedule and it looks like the pool play goes until 4. I am not sure if they have a tournament after that or not. I will go and watch after I am done teaching. I hope to get everyone out by 1:30 or so.
I had the night to myself last night. Dawn took Jess to volleyball practice in Ankeny and Drew was at the TSA contest. Molly and I watched a movie I had rented. I sat in my chair with my pajamas on, covered myself with my blanket, drank some wine and relaxed. I could use more time like that.
Drew got home a little before 10 and I went to bed before Jess got home.
I have part 2 of the training session today. It goes from 8-11:30ish. I am not thrilled to sit through it. This morning I am a student, tonight I am a teacher. It seems like kind of a metaphor of life doesn't it.
Ok, off to start.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
On the road I travel, people are running the other direction
It is going to be kind of an icky day today. Ice/sleet type of moisture. The good news is, I have the evening free.
Class went well last night. I got out around 9:20, which was pretty good. I am not really looking forward to the Friday/Saturday thing but I am sure it will be fine once I get going.
I have a training session this morning from 8 to around 11:30 and then the rest of the day is open.
We interviewed the second Superintendent candidate yesterday. She was ok. I would say it is kind of a toss up between the two candidates but if I had to select one, it would be the guy from yesterday. I think he is a bit stronger.
I am not sure what the school board did last night. They had the final interview and I have no idea if they hired someone or if they are going to do it today. I know there is always a bit of discussion about the compensation package, etc. but I should be a done deal by the end of the week.
I didn't really see the kids last night so I have no idea how things were for them yesterday. Jess has track and then volleyball practice tonight and a volleyball tournament in Boone, Saturday.
Ok, off to start.
Class went well last night. I got out around 9:20, which was pretty good. I am not really looking forward to the Friday/Saturday thing but I am sure it will be fine once I get going.
I have a training session this morning from 8 to around 11:30 and then the rest of the day is open.
We interviewed the second Superintendent candidate yesterday. She was ok. I would say it is kind of a toss up between the two candidates but if I had to select one, it would be the guy from yesterday. I think he is a bit stronger.
I am not sure what the school board did last night. They had the final interview and I have no idea if they hired someone or if they are going to do it today. I know there is always a bit of discussion about the compensation package, etc. but I should be a done deal by the end of the week.
I didn't really see the kids last night so I have no idea how things were for them yesterday. Jess has track and then volleyball practice tonight and a volleyball tournament in Boone, Saturday.
Ok, off to start.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The goose turns 17 Saturday...I just can't believe it
Drew had his choir concert last night and it was nice. They sang about 6 songs and we were done. It was less than an hour so it was short and sweet.
I didn't get a picture of him because where I was sitting, I didn't get a good angle at him. I don't think he sang very loud but he did sing.
Jess got a letter from Iowa State University for track. They are interested and want her to schedule a visit. She says it is too close to home.
The first round of Superintendent interviews were yesterday. It went well. The guy seemed nice and would be fine. It is always hard to tell from a 50 minute interview. We have the other candidate today. From her resume and cover letter, she seems like a spit fire, go-getter. I personally think that would be good.
I guess we will see how she does today.
Class tonight. I still have some papers to grade and have a little prep for tonight but it shouldn't be too bad. I am stressing a little about the Friday/Saturday class that I start this week. It just seems like a long time to teach. I guess it is like diving into a cold pool, just jump in.
It was the first day of track practice for Jess. I guess it is still "voluntary" practice but she started yesterday. It was pretty easy. Usually, she comes home from the first day and says "Shoot me in the face!". Yesterday she said it wasn't too bad.
Drew said he cracked his plane yesterday so won't be competing in the TSA competition Thursday. He seemed indifferent about it.
Ok, off to start.
I didn't get a picture of him because where I was sitting, I didn't get a good angle at him. I don't think he sang very loud but he did sing.
Jess got a letter from Iowa State University for track. They are interested and want her to schedule a visit. She says it is too close to home.
The first round of Superintendent interviews were yesterday. It went well. The guy seemed nice and would be fine. It is always hard to tell from a 50 minute interview. We have the other candidate today. From her resume and cover letter, she seems like a spit fire, go-getter. I personally think that would be good.
I guess we will see how she does today.
Class tonight. I still have some papers to grade and have a little prep for tonight but it shouldn't be too bad. I am stressing a little about the Friday/Saturday class that I start this week. It just seems like a long time to teach. I guess it is like diving into a cold pool, just jump in.
It was the first day of track practice for Jess. I guess it is still "voluntary" practice but she started yesterday. It was pretty easy. Usually, she comes home from the first day and says "Shoot me in the face!". Yesterday she said it wasn't too bad.
Drew said he cracked his plane yesterday so won't be competing in the TSA competition Thursday. He seemed indifferent about it.
Ok, off to start.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Its not my birthday but I feel older today
Warmer today but I am not sure how warm.
Class went well last night. I gave a test and they were done by about 9 so it was an early night.
We have the Superintendent interviews today. They have two candidates for us to interview. We have one today and the other tomorrow. We should have a new Superintendent by the end of the week.
I had a sinus headache last night and it wasn't the worst one ever but still pretty bad. I feel better today but hope it doesn't return.
Drew has a choir concert tonight and Jess has her first day of track practice.
I will take a picture at his concert tonight and post it tomorrow.
I have a mountain of papers to grade so I will spend time tonight getting that done. I think that is the worst part of teaching. Grading papers!
Ok, off to start.
Class went well last night. I gave a test and they were done by about 9 so it was an early night.
We have the Superintendent interviews today. They have two candidates for us to interview. We have one today and the other tomorrow. We should have a new Superintendent by the end of the week.
I had a sinus headache last night and it wasn't the worst one ever but still pretty bad. I feel better today but hope it doesn't return.
Drew has a choir concert tonight and Jess has her first day of track practice.
I will take a picture at his concert tonight and post it tomorrow.
I have a mountain of papers to grade so I will spend time tonight getting that done. I think that is the worst part of teaching. Grading papers!
Ok, off to start.
Monday, February 23, 2009
The start of my long month
Weather in the 30's today with sun.
Monday is a terrible day for me. It is the start of the work week and all in all, just sucks.
Yesterday, Jess played in a volleyball tournament and they did well. I think they got 3rd or 4th overall and lost to a 18 year old team. The tournament was for 18 and 17 year olds. Our team is a 17 year old team so I guess if we had to loose it would be to an older group.
The woman who runs the club, not the coach but the actual lady that runs the whole program for all age groups, was the head coach at Drake and played for the university of Oklahoma as an all-american.
Anyway, she told me yesterday, "we need to talk". She said Jess is really a good player and if she was still coaching at Drake she would want her to come play for her. She also said she has a lot of contacts around the country that coach at the University level. She said she has a friend at UTEP that would take Jess right now.
So she wants to have us video tape the next match and then sit down with us to see where she would be interested in playing. She said she would make calls and send the video and a bio for us. She also asked if Jess would be interested in playing at Iowa.
I guess we will wait and see but it was kind of cool.
Friday, the high school had the "Sweetheart Dance". Jess had fun. I have posted some pictures.
Drew has been lifting weights after school and Friday he was a little soar. He stayed overnight at a friends house Friday and just hung out at the house the rest of the weekend.
He doesn't like going to the volleyball matches so he stays home. It is nice he is old enough to stay home alone. It kind of sucked for him to have to go to all of these things. He really got bored.
Ok, off to start.
Monday is a terrible day for me. It is the start of the work week and all in all, just sucks.
Yesterday, Jess played in a volleyball tournament and they did well. I think they got 3rd or 4th overall and lost to a 18 year old team. The tournament was for 18 and 17 year olds. Our team is a 17 year old team so I guess if we had to loose it would be to an older group.
The woman who runs the club, not the coach but the actual lady that runs the whole program for all age groups, was the head coach at Drake and played for the university of Oklahoma as an all-american.
Anyway, she told me yesterday, "we need to talk". She said Jess is really a good player and if she was still coaching at Drake she would want her to come play for her. She also said she has a lot of contacts around the country that coach at the University level. She said she has a friend at UTEP that would take Jess right now.
So she wants to have us video tape the next match and then sit down with us to see where she would be interested in playing. She said she would make calls and send the video and a bio for us. She also asked if Jess would be interested in playing at Iowa.
I guess we will wait and see but it was kind of cool.
Friday, the high school had the "Sweetheart Dance". Jess had fun. I have posted some pictures.
Drew has been lifting weights after school and Friday he was a little soar. He stayed overnight at a friends house Friday and just hung out at the house the rest of the weekend.
He doesn't like going to the volleyball matches so he stays home. It is nice he is old enough to stay home alone. It kind of sucked for him to have to go to all of these things. He really got bored.
Ok, off to start.
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