Sunday, March 8

7:38 a.m. - We lost an hour of sleep last night.  So now it's going to be darker in the morning and stay lighter in the evening.  Bring on baseball and softball practices!

Yesterday was good.  We went to a couple of youth basketball games, came home and relaxed for a bit after getting out some Easter decorations, and completing a couple other projects.  In between the youth games watching Brooklyn and Brinley, I had a chance to get on the elliptical at the YMCA, and that was awesome.  I need to try to do that some more.  I watches some basketball yesterday afternoon, and then the Harrison's spent some time with us in the evening and we played some Uno and Old Maid.  I also did a good job of eating yesterday, which was nice.

I really don't want to go back to work tomorrow, so I need to really enjoy today and get some things done I would like to do.  I want to get a few things done in the camper.  I also want to get some exercise in.  I also want to visit mom and dad.  Beyond that, I'm good.  

This week is going to be a rough one, but I hope it's going to be a good one.  Monday, I have meetings at school, and then there is a BOE meeting, and I have a student presentation to complete.  On Tuesday I have a staff meeting after school, and I need to try to communicate some items that won't be popular.  And then on Wednesday, I have my evaluation with Mr. Bush and then I have a consultation/evaluation on my left knee with Dr. Hussein at ORA.  So yes, next week is a big week.

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
• Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• transfer Arbiter Pay funds to checking
• mail IHSA mileage form
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m.
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• 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

Saturday, March 7

5:49 a.m. - Yesterday wasn't horrible.  It was Friday, and we got some rain.  I did have to deal with a friend that tied me up in my office, and I did scurry around and try to get some things done in the building before getting tired down after lunch recess.  Last night Amber and I went to the casino, ate at the buffet, lost money on the slot machines and then came home and crashed in bed pretty early. 

Today we are going to youth basketball games at the YMCA in Aledo, and I think I might try to get in a little workout.  And then the rest of the day, I'm not sure.  Like all other weekends, I'm sure something will find me.  I think Amber has some little jobs to complete, but I don't know what happens after that.  I heard something about some grandchildren coming over.  I would like to watch some of the girls IHSA championship games.  Two of the teams still playing I saw during the postseason.

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
• Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• mail IHSA mileage form
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m.
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• 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

Friday, March 6

5:18 a.m. - Yesterday wasn't awful.  I know that's not a very positive description, but any day that's not awful is a pretty good day.  I had a lengthy admin meeting followed by another admin meeting, which could have made life at IC Elementary not fun, but when I got back to school, there wasn't a long line of problems that I needed to address.  And then when I got home, I watched some of the girls basketball tournament.  I definitely need to lose weight, so I can possibly work a state finals event moving as fast as possible on the court and "looking the part."

Today is Friday, finally.  It's going to be a rainy day, but we need the rain.  I'd just like to get to the end of the day and have a couple of days off.  I think tonight is supposed to be a "date night".

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
• Feb. 25 -  PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
• Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• reorder checks
• complete IHSA mileage form
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m.
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• 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