Wednesday is like a speed bump on the road to Friday

It is another chilly morning here in Iowa. The weather is still cold but we didn't get any snow. There was a chance of snow and it looks like we were lucky and it missed us. I really have had enough of the winter weather and as the forecast projects cold weather through Friday, it is a bit depressing. I think the weekend is supposed to be better and then in the 40's on Monday. Right now anything above 30 is a bit of a emotional boost.

We are in the process of getting report cards out for the schools this week. It has been a bit of a slow process because everyone had different needs. It is kind of annoying becuase of the little complaints about things. It is like a spoiled child whining. You really can see personality differences in people depending on where they work.

The high school teachers and administration act more like adults. They complain about stuff from time to time but for the most part have a plan B if things aren't working out the way they expected.

In the middle school it is similar but they tend to want to be different just for being differents sake. I think they are like a little brother to the high school. They operate in similar fashions and have similar needs but the middle school wants to do it differently than the high school. I think they don't want to be in the shadow of big brother.

The elementary is like a bunch of little kids, the last born or baby of the family. They whine and complain about the most trival of issues. We used to not have air conditioning in the classrooms at the middle and high school. They would teach in very hot, humid classrooms and it was really uncomfortable at times. The elementary has always had AC and would throw a fit if the rooms got above 68. I mean you would think the world was coming to an end. Meanwhile the hs/ms would be in classrooms where the temps were in the 90's or higher and you wouldn't hear much from them.

Everything at the elementary is a big drama.

Today I have a meeting at 11 and then have a meeting in west Des Moines at 4:30. I also teach class at West campus tonigh at 6. The assistant provost will be visiting my classroom tonight to observe so I hope things go well tonight. Not ripping one would be a great start!

Jess will leave for Denver Friday morning. Drew has a basketball game Friday night in Jefferson. He also plays Saturday morning.

Have a great mid-week.