Tuesday, April 14

 4:54 a.m. - Yesterday was efficient.  I was able to get some work done, able to supervise the routinely Monday lunch recess supervisions, able to get in a severe weather drill, and able to get through last night's lengthy BOE meeting.  I haven't gotten the results of last night's meeting, but I did submit a recommendation for a new SPED teacher at IC Elementary, so I'm looking forward to helpfully getting that news. 

Today is a lengthy day and evening.  It's Book Fair Week this week, and tonight is Science Night.  Plus after school before Science Night there is a staff meeting.  Just keep swimming.  One day closer to the end of the week, the end of the month, the end of the school year, and retirement.  

Things to do for School

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• pick up eye drops at Walgreens on Wednesday, April 15
• pay middle of month bills
• register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• 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 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein; 9:40 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• 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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr

Monday, April 13

 4:54 a.m. - Yesterday was another one of those days where I got some things done, and added additional things I now need to get done.  Getting the camper back up against the house was a struggle with the soft ground.  I tried again in the afternoon, but in my hurriedness, I took out a fence post, so I sent Bob a message to apologize and now I need to get a replacement.  Sheesh.  Kollyns and Karrigan left in the afternoon, and then Amber and I just watched some television.  We've been watching Marshals, and now I have to stop watching it, because once again a Taylor Sheridan series has to get dumb with relationships of characters in the shows.  

Today the weather is supposed to be warm, so I'm wondering how that will impact the students.  I'd really appreciate a week like last week.  And then tonight, there is a BOE meeting, so I will need to get prepared for that.

This weather forecast looks "stormy" for the week.  I guess it's good that the camper is back, even if I now need to fix Bob's fence.

Things to do for School

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• pick up eye drops at Walgreens on Wednesday, April 15
• pay middle of month bills
• replace the gator battery at mom and dad's
• register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
• install sand filter parts and open the pool
• add water to the sand filter before attempting to run the pump
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• 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 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein; 9:40 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• 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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr

Sunday, April 12

12:39 p.m.  This entry is another afternoon entry.  I got up this morning from the campground and worked to get the trailer here, but unfortunately, the ground is too wet and soft to back it next to the house.  There is a stiff wind from the south, so I'm ho;ping the rains will hold off long enough to dry the ground enough to let me back it in today.  I didn't get a hike in this morning like I wanted, but I did get in a breakfast.  Once again I ate too much, but it did taste good.  

Yesterday was a peaceful day and finally a good hike day.  In the evening we went to mom's horse club trivia night, and we had a fun time.

Today after trying once unsuccessfully to back in the camper, I went to mom and dad's and helped her accomplish a few things.  Then I came back home and tried to work on the pool.  I think I know where the big leak is coming from, but not I have to figure out how to deal with it.  And I'm hoping the pool motor didn't burn up in the process.  So I'm currently experimenting with filling the pool again to see if it will hold water, and then I will try to pool motor again.  Keep the fingers crossed. 

Things to do for School

• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• pay middle of month bills
• replace the gator battery at mom and dad's
• register for IHSA stuff
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
• install sand filter parts and open the pool
• add water to the sand filter before attempting to run the pump
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• 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 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein; 9:40 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• 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
• April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr