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Friday, March 27, 2026

Friday, March 27

5:02 a.m. - Illlinois won last night against Houston.  I was pleasantly surprised!  They played really well, but Iowa also won.  They played well too.  Now Iowa and Illinois play in the Elite 8 on Friday - yikes!  The rest of yesterday was okay.  I did get to see Cole yesterday too.  In typical Cole fashion he had news for me that he will be traveling back to Los Angeles.  I guess he figured he need to come see me before he left, and that was nice of him.  Of course the Dad in me worries about him going all that way in that city, but he's an adult and he needs to pursue his dreams and goals.  

Today could be interesting - if anything it will be eventful.  I need to ride a route with Mrs. Hall, and then I'm accompanying the first grade teachers and students to go to Circa 21.  Hopefully there won't be too many fires to put out at IC Elementary when I get to the afternoon.  And then tonight Iowa State plays, and I'd like to watch that game.  The important thing is that it's Friday and Spring Break begins after the school day ends today!  And I think it's pay day!


Things to do for School 

  • MEET MRS. HALL at bus barn at 6:45 on Friday, Circa morning in the morning
  • renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
  • April 6-10 - Walk in labs at Genesis Silvis
  • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance)
  • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
  • April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
  • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
  • May 6 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 8 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 11 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 13 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy; 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
  • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thursday, March 26

4:24 a.m. - Yesterday was a long day.  And end of the day meeting about a student and then a PTO meeting at 6 p.m. put a perfect topping on a very long day.  Maybe today and tomorrow won't be as long.

Today is Thursday...one day closer to the end of the week...one day closer to Spring Break...one day closer to retirement.  

Things to do for School 

  • MEET MRS. HALL at bus barn at 6:45 on Friday, Circa morning in the morning
  • renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
  • April 6-10 - Walk in labs at Genesis Silvis
  • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance)
  • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
  • April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
  • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
  • May 6 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 8 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 11 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • May 13 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy; 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
  • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
  • July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wednesday, March 25

4:59 a.m. - Yesterday was a day like Monday - not horrible, which is good.  And again like Monday, after school the Harrisons were at the house.  And like Monday, after supper and their departure, I read my book and went to bed.

Today is hump day.  Just keep swimming.  I've got a student council meeting in the morning and an IEP type meeting at the end of the day.  Just keep swimming.


Things to do for School 

  • MEET MRS. HALL at bus barn at 6:45 on Friday, Circa morning in the morning
  • renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
  • make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
  • Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
  • Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult