Saturday, August 15

7:30 a.m. - I've been awake, but I've been doing some shopping online since I finally got a paycheck yesterday and have a little money.  

Yesterday was a doozy!  The day started off in rain - of course.  It's been raining all week, so why not have rain on the first day with students!  Then when I got to school, there was no internet, which not only means no internet but also no phones and also no security cameras.  Then, one of our buses was really late.  And all of this was happening with 10 additional staff members that needed their own training, 28 kindergarten students who needed to learn lots of stuff, and 13 new preK students who needed to learn lots of stuff.  In the midst of that I had two parent meetings with their own complications.  And yet, the staff pulled together and got through the day!  Yikes!

After school, Amber and I picked up little Kollyns and we grabbed a pizza at Happy Joe's, and we spent the rest of the night at home.  Today?  

Yup...it's still raining.  I think I'm going to need to use the sump pump to drain some water out of the pool because with all the rain, I can't get power to the pool pump - still don't have that fixed.  Maybe I'll get some exercise this morning and spend a little time in the hot tub and then go shopping for some shoes, because I doubt I'm going to get any yardwork done until tomorrow.  Maybe Amber and I will have a date night tonight too.

 Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

8/17 - OPEN

8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/19 - OPEN

8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30

8/25 - OPEN

8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/31 - OPEN

9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

9/2 - OPEN

9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.

9/9 - OPEN

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

9/16 - OPEN

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.

9/23 - OPEN

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - OPEN

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.

9/30 - OPEN

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.

10/7 - OPEN

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - OPEN

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - OPEN

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Friday, August 14

5:10 a.m. - Today is the day that students arrive for the first day.  (Hopefully another last first day.)  And we are as ready for a first day as we can.  There will be things that pop up today, but that's normal.

Most students will walk right in while others will be hesitant and some moms and possibly dads will also have emotions.  

Yesterday was a district day, and I went to a SPED training and then to the district welcome and luncheon.  Then I was just lazy when I got home and read my book.

Today...survive the day, and stay dry!  We have yet another morning of storms and rain.  It's never fun starting a first day with indoor recess to begin.  Mother Nature, though, will have her way, so we will do our best.   

Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

8/17 - OPEN

8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/19 - OPEN

8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30

8/25 - OPEN

8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/31 - OPEN

9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

9/2 - OPEN

9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.

9/9 - OPEN

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

9/16 - OPEN

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.

9/23 - OPEN

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - OPEN

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.

9/30 - OPEN

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.

10/7 - OPEN

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - OPEN

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - OPEN

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Thursday, August 13

5:26 a.m. - The last backpack night of my career?  Well maybe it was last night.  Everything went fine, but it was a long, long day.  And the day started with storms and massive rainfall, which apparently is supposed to occur yet again today.  Do we live in the Amazon rain forest?  

The work day yesterday started with some training at the high school cafeteria.  The teachers are now responsible for teaching Character Strong SEL.  I feel bad for them.  I thought they had gotten done with new curriculums after two years ago CKLA and last year iReady math.  Maybe they can look forward to a new building without any new curriculums.

After the training it was back to the building and putting out fires and answering questions.  At 11, we also had a staff meeting.  I did go get bagels at The Bagel Shop.  I thought maybe there would be goodies at the training, but there weren't.  How can you start a school year without goodies for the staff?  You can't, so I made the drive and got the bagels - which were really good!  

After the staff meeting, I continued to put out fires and get things done, including a first meeting with Makenzie Luebbe with her medical support needs for her student.  I did get home for a bit prior to driving back for backpack night.  And that event went okay.  I think I remembered the returning students' names, and no one fell on our slippery floors.  

And today?  Back at it.  At least I don't have anything after school tonight for a change!  We start at the IC building and then make our way to the high school auditorium for all the "district festivities" - it's Mr. Bush's turn now.   I need to get tomorrow and get a paycheck!  I'm tired of not having any money on hand.

Things to do for Schools

• get display project completed
• finalize placement of schools on district map
• periodically add to the RR group history report
• periodically check on mail at post office
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
• get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
• get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
• order slide wiper conditioner
• mow the yard
• spray/pull weeds
• spray Creeping Charlie
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule

8/17 - OPEN

8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/19 - OPEN

8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30

8/25 - OPEN

8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30

8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30

8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

8/31 - OPEN

9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

9/2 - OPEN

9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.

9/9 - OPEN

9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.

9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

9/16 - OPEN

9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.

9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/21 - OPEN

9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.

9/23 - OPEN

9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED

9/28 - OPEN

9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.

9/30 - OPEN

10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo

10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED

10/5 - OPEN

10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.

10/7 - OPEN

10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED

10/14 - OPEN

10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.

10/19 - OPEN

10/20 - OPEN

10/21 - OPEN

10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.

10/23 - BLOCKED

10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11

10/25 - BLOCKED

10/26 - OPEN

10/27 - OPEN

10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo

10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

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
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 5- returned home from hospital
• May 6 - home recovery
• May 7 - home recovery
• May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 18 - noon - ORA PT
• May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
• May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
• May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
• May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
• June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
• June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
• June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein