Saturday, May 2

7:10 a.m. - I didn't sleep well last night.  So I finally went back to sleep around 4 a.m. this morning.  I think maybe I got a few hours of sleep overall.  

Yesterday was awful.  There was an issue in the building that will be hard to resolve.  And then there were a few little problems, and Mr. Lehtola was there, so I could show him around a bit.  And then in the afternoon I had to be a substitute bus driver - my first such experience in a bus that wasn't easy to operate.  Driving the bus wasn't a problem - operating the lights was an issue.  Plus there was a safety feature I wasn't aware of with the transmission that no one told me about.  It was pretty chaotic, and I relied on students to tell me where to go to their drop off spots.  In the end I got back to the bus barn with the bus in one piece and no students left over.  When I got home the Southwells were there with some Benny's Pizza.  They needed a place to land while their house was getting shown.  

Today I'm headed to Fort Madison to spend time with the Hoenigs.  I hope to have a nice day.  On the way home I'm going to stop at a baseball game at Illinois City - 5 p.m. start.  

Things to do for School

• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• schedule dentist appointment when able
• register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1 (AA should be in as of 4/24)
• complete SEL online course
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• arrive at hospital by 6:45 a.m.
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• May 13 - 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
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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

Friday, May 1

5:04 a.m. - Yesterday's highlight was an appointment at Milan Optical.  All the news there was good, as the scans and pressure check were normal.  The school day was a bit challenging; I think it's the full moon we are currently experiencing.  After school, I met Tony, Shawn, and Marcus at Moe's in Reynolds.  It was nice to get together with them.  Marcus and Shawn didn't arrive until around 7 p.m., and Mary joined them.  Also, Lisa later arrived too.  The only bad thing was the service...it took forever to get our food.  I don't know what the deal was.  

Today is Friday, and it's the first day of May, and I see a full moon in the sky.  Those aren't great signs.  Also, Mr. Lehtola will be in the building to visit.  He's going to be in the office a little for me while I recover from knee surgery, so he's going to visit to experience a bit of the day.  Just keep swimming. 

Things to do for School

• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• schedule dentist appointment when able
• register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1 (AA should be in as of 4/24)
• complete SEL online course
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• arrive at hospital by 6:45 a.m.
• 
  
• May 13 - 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
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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

Thursday, April 30

4:57 a.m. - Yesterday's highlight was Kona Ice day.  I'm not sure the experience was worth it, but the students seemed to enjoy it.  The rest of the day was survivable, and I came home and crashed while Amber went to Tucker's game in Alexis.  Yesterday I was able to get some additional work done on the professional development course I'm taking, and I think I selected something for a course that at least I can apply a little to my principal's position.  

Today I have an eye appointment at Milan Optical in Milan.  I might be there awhile to complete all the tests I need to complete.  Tonight I'm meeting Shawn, Marcus, and Tony for supper at the barbecue place in Reynolds.  It will be nice to catch up with those guys.

Things to do for School

• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

• pay beginning of month bills
• schedule dentist appointment when able
• register for IHSA stuff - after May 1
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1 (AA should be in as of 4/24)
• complete SEL online course
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• arrive at hospital by 6:45 a.m.
• nothing to eat after midnight
• water until 6 a.m.
• May 13 - 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
• Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

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