6:15 a.m. - So it was back to school yesterday and the new backpack night. It wasn't exactly a stellar start. I walked up to the school getting most of the way there only to discover I had forgotten my keys. I then walked back home to get my keys, entered the building, only to find out I was late for the day - the meeting and in-service had started at 8 a.m. in the cafeteria. I was only a couple of minutes late, but late is still late, so it was irresponsible and embarrassing. The inservice was sort of a neat way to start the school year as far as "ice-breaker things", but four hours of "relationship building" techniques was hard on my brain after awhile. Awhile ago there was a big model called P.B.I.S. which basically rewarded students for following expectations and encouraging positive behavior and connections with other students. This "model" is called restorative practices, but essentially it's a relationship building model and model for conflict resolution. I'm not saying it's bad stuff; it's actually pretty good stuff. What it isn't is "new stuff". It's good practice wrapped in different terminology and perhaps a different order with perhaps new and creative implementation ideas. I suppose at my age, nothing is really "new" anymore, so I'm not criticizing the presenter nor the information. I think a couple of hours instead of four perhaps would have helped.
I did get to see the building improvements that were touted last spring to be awesome...I don't see anything awesome. Maybe there will be more of an effect when furniture arrives. I am glad I'm not a lunchroom supervisor, so I will count my blessings.
Today....get more stuff done at school in preparation of students arriving tomorrow. I think today is a full day, and then I have junior high softball at Mercer County. The weather appears to be improving...dry and reasonable temps for a couple of days and then warming up for the weekend.
Oh...and former President Trump was indicted...again for the now fourth time - this time in Georgia. The indictment also went after several of his friends, which was interesting. I'm no expert with legal matters, but it appeared to be "everything and the kitchen sink". Of course it's a "witch hunt" according to Mr. Trump. And it's "weaponization" of the justice system. And it's Joe Biden trying to take out a political rival. With all the Hunter Biden stuff continuing to swell, I just wonder if/when the republicans will make a break with Mr. Trump and just move on. He sure is spending a lot of time and money on legal defense issues, so I hope all his donors are happy with where their money is going.
Things for School
- update student profile assignment form
- stalk students' course selection
- complete Kendra's common app
- stalk students' PLAN score
- get students in sync with College Board/Khan Academy
- update parent list in Google Classroom - after Friday
- make seating charts - after Friday
- finalize and post on website updated 22-23 exit responses
- send Katy and Daphne my cell phone policy
- update website with pic of me and Amber
- create lesson plan for 2nd and 3rd day
- update my website - family pics - Harrisons and Southwells
- make khan academy groups
Things to do
- Aug 25 - dentist appointment
- Pay VISA by 8/26 - $300
- Springfield trip - Double J https://doublejcampground.com/ -$62.00 per day
- complete dreams survey
- reserve site 7 at Wilson Lake for Columbus Day Weekend
- complete IHSA volleyball stuff - available 8-8
- test
- complete IGHSAU volleyball stuff
- test
- Saturday, August 12 - IHSA volleyball clinic - Joe Thompson - 8:30 a.m.
- Send Joe his checks.
- Joe Thompson
1035 Dayton Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401-1310 - $20 to Foremost; $20 to GAOA
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