Monday, May 3

5:15 a.m. - Today is Monday, and I'll be going back to work at school after pretty much non-stop work on projects at home.  The pool is open; the camper is de-winterized, the yard is mowed, and those are just the big things.  The last item last night was to bury Lily's ashes, which was accomplished as the sun was going down.  Well, I guess that was the last thing outside.  Inside, I worked up some new seating charts and recorded the Google Forms for the last remaining training path presenters.

The weather for this weekend is looking promising for a little weekend camping get-a-way.  I'll keep a close watch on that, and maybe we can break away for a little rest and relaxation.

Today at school, we are going to work on using a grid to try to scientifically judge what may be the best and worst fits of making a decision on a post-secondary career path.  I'm not sure if the spreadsheet will work how I want it to since I made a copy for all of the students.  This is definitely a "trial-by-error" day.

6:32 a.m. - While getting a little bit of exercise downstairs, I watched the local news station only to find out that the current for this weekend doesn't look good.  In fact the weather for the entire week doesn't look very good - high temps in the mid 60's and low temps in the mid 40's.  That's not very good weather for camping.  I hope things change.  On another note, it's suppose to rain and possibly thunderstorm today, so perhaps no softball...can't say that I'm very disappointed.

Daily

• edit agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session - for May 3
• create the next day's agenda and schedule post to stream - May 4
• add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom - May 4
• score assignments and record into Lumen as needed
• respond to student/parent emails and update grades
• schedule next FRW assignment for May 5

Things I Could Do or Need to Do In the Future

• Mail:  Mail a check or money order to - $10: Mike Botts, 2550 Middle Rd Ste 204, Bettendorf IA 52722 (payable to Mike Botts)
• fix the license plate on the GMC
• share google Form response with Trooper Wilson
• make new seating charts for Week of May 3
• finalize officials for Orion on June 22 and 30
• 3 games beginning at 5 p.m.
• Jay, Shawn, Randy, Braeden, and Marcus are available.

• post training path project assignment - Tuesday
• due date following Monday? (gives the weekend, and I'm gone Friday)
• still have Free Read Wednesday
• have a blog entry 
• check on GMC plate renewal stickers - not until June
• Call Gannon Pool at estimate to replace Merlin pool cover  309-788-7727
• Continue working with TK to organize financial management things.
• talk to TRS about whether or not to buy back years
• fix the green door
• plan big adventure - dates are July 25-August 7
• East to PA

SOFTBALL  (Orange indicates possible camping weekends.)

• Mon., 5/3 at MonRose 4:30 with Jason Danner canceled
• Tues., 5/4 at Rockridge 4:30 with Chris Johnson
• Wed., 5/5 open
• Thurs., 5/6 DH at Orion 4:30 with Lennie Galloway
• Fri., 5/7 BLOCKED OPEN
• Sat., 5/8 BLOCKED OPEN
• Sun. 5/9 BLOCKED OPEN - MOTHER'S DAY
• Mon., 5/10 at MonRose 4:30 with Ron Grant
• Tues., 5/11 DH at Ridgewood 4:30 with Jason Danner
• Wed., 5/12 at UTHS 4:30 with Sergio Villarreal
• Thurs., 5/13 JV at Sherrard 4:30 with Steve Vandervinne
• Fri., 5/14 - personal day OPEN CAMPING West Lake or LT?
• Sat., 5/15 - CAMPING West Lake or LT?
• Sun. 5/16 - CAMPING West Lake or LT?
• Mon., 5/17 DH at United 4:30 with Jason Danner
• Tues., 5/18 open
• Wed., 5/19 at Alleman 4:30 with Sergio
• Thurs., 5/20 DH at West Central 4:30 with Jason Danner
• Fri., 5/21 BLOCKED OPEN
• Sat., 5/22 BLOCKED OPEN/USSSA?
• Sun., 5/23 BLOCKED OPEN/USSSA?
• Mon., 5/24 at AlWood 4:30 with Jason Danner 
• Tues., 5/25 JV at West 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Wed., 5/26 DH? at North Scott 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Thurs., 5/27 DH at MerCo 4:30 with Jason Danner
• Fri., 5/28 - personal day CAMPING in Black River Falls
• Sat., 5/29 - CAMPING IN BLACK RIVER FALLS
• Sun., 5/30 - CAMPING IN BLACK RIVER FALLS
• Mon., 5/31 - returning from CAMPING
• Tues., 6/1 - DH? at Assumption 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Wed., 6/2 -  OPEN - may be IHSA Regionals
• Thurs., 6/3 - DH? JV at Burlington 5:30 no partner yet - may be IHSA Regionals
• Fri., 6/4 - BLOCKED OPEN - IHSA or USSSA - may be IHSA Regionals
• Sat., 6/5 - BLOCKED OPEN - IHSA or USSSA - may be IHSA Regionals
• Sun., 6/6 - BLOCKED OPEN/USSSA?- 
• Mon., 6/7 - DH? at Burlington 5:30 with Jason Danner
• Tues., 6/8 - DH? JV at Muscatine 10 a.m. with Jason Danner - may be IHSA Sectionals
• Wed., 6/9 - DH? JV at North Scott 10 a.m. with Ralph Henning -  may be IHSA Sectionals
• Thurs., 6/10 - BLOCKED - may be IHSA Sectionals
• Fri., 6/11 - BLOCKED OPEN - IHSA or USSSA -  may be IHSA Sectionals
• Sat., 6/12 - BLOCKED OPEN - IHSA or USSSA - may be IHSA Sectionals
• Sun. 6/13 - BLOCKED OPEN/USSSA?
• Mon., 6/14 - BLOCKED - may also be IHSA SuperSectional
• Tues., 6/15 - OPEN
• Wed., 6/16 - OPEN - may be IHSA State Finals
• Thurs., 6/17 - DH? JV at Burlington 5:30 with Don Wilgenbusch  - may be State Finals
• Fri., 6/18 - may be IHSA State Finals
• Sat. 6/19 - may be IHSA State Finals
• Sun., 6/20 - OPEN
• Mon., 6/21 - DH? at Burlington 5:30 with Jason Danner
• Tues., 6/22 - 8 a.m. at DENTIST -- DH?  at DeWitt 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Wed., 6/23 - DH? at West 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Thurs., 6/24 - DH?JH at Wilton 10 a.m. by myself?; DHJV at 5:30 p.m. at Burlington with Jason Danner
• Fri., 6/25 - at Justin Sharp Shootout - TBA (Also Heartland Shootout Weekend)
• Sat., 6/26 - at Justin Sharp Shootout - TBA (Also Heartland Shootout Weekend)
• Sun. 6/27 - OPEN (Also Heartland Shootout Weekend)
• Mon., 6/28 - DH? at Assumption 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Tues., 6/29 - JVDH at Dav. Central 10 a.m. with Cole
• Wed., 6/30 - TRNY at 8 a.m. at West with Jason Danner
• Thurs., 7/1 - DH at Muscatine 5:00 with Jason Danner
• Fri., 7/2 - DHJV at West 10 a.m. with Jason Danner - DONE WITH HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL