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Friday, September 8, 2023

Friday, September 8

5:49 a.m. - Yesterday at school with English III students, I continued the process of introducing students to the new Digital SAT.  I also spent some time digging into the types of reading and writing questions that students will see.  I shared the doc with some of the high school staff and administration, and everyone responded to me expressing their appreciation for my efforts!  NOT REALLY.  In fact, once again I feel like I'm on an island of NO ONE ELSE CARES.  Our state test has an entirely new format that legitimately tests students differently, and I feel like I'm the only person in the county that has even bothered to check into it. I'm sure that's not the case, and I no other staff members care, I guess I just thought there would be more urgency.  Two-thirds of our juniors are taking the Digital PSAT next month; all of the juniors, sophomores, and freshmen will be taking the Digital Suite of SAT assessments in March/April.  Shouldn't we be concerned?  I guess not.  Also yesterday, we worked volleyball at AlWood/Ridgewood.  No problems occurred there, although it's a weird place for me to work - good memories and bad ones.

Today, Mrs. Bohnsack will be visiting the English III students to talk more about the new Digital SAT, including the Bluebook App and Big Future.  I know not all the students will appreciate the information, but I'm at least trying to get it out to them.  Tonight, we are headed to the football game, and we are watching our favorite cheer camp cheerleaders who actually attend Mercer County School District.  Oh, and I have an IEP meeting after school.

Tomorrow, I picked up a freshmen volleyball tournament at Muscatine.  Why not?  We aren't going camping, so I may as well pick up a few bucks officiating some volleyball...it will give me a chance to work on some things...like finding the setter and getting a better understanding of rotations.  Tomorrow night?  Not sure.  Sunday?  Not sure about that either other than watching the Bears play on opening weekend.  The Lions beat the Chiefs last night for the first game of the 23-24 season...that's a bit of a surprise.

Things for School

  • Friday, September 8 - Mrs. Bohnsack visits classes (College Board Account and Bluebook and Big Future)
  • FRIDAY - Payton M IEP meeting with Mrs. Strachan - 3:15
  • Create lesson plan for 9-11-23
  • Sept. 13 -- Next FRW - share with students to read for content and read for author influence at the same time.
  • enter journal sharing extra credit
  • September 8 - score Khan Verbs - Part 1 -- 16 homework points; 5 quiz points
  • take down curtain in the back of the room
  • enter SAT reading scores - 2 - Danforth, 5 - Hoteling
  • DOWNLOAD and PRINT TRS BOOKLET
  • Students access the BlueBook App
  • Students complete an assignment with BigFuture

Things to do

  • pay WCOA dues - mail dues to WCOA Treasurer John Meixner at 135 South Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL 61455 - $30
  • TRS MEETING - Date: Wed., Sept. 13Time: 4:30 p.m., Location: 3600 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
  • spray weeds 
  • pay middle of month bills
  • pick up prescription at Walgreens

September

9 - FRVB at Muscatine - 9 a.m.
10 - SUNDAY
11 - FRVB at Bettendorf - 6 p.m.
12 - HSVB at Riverdale - 5 p.m. with Jacqy
13 - BLOCKED - TRS MEETING 4:30 p.m. (download booklet)
14 - HSVB at P-Town (Erie) - 5 p.m. with Braeden
15 - BLOCKED
16 - BLOCKED
17 - SUNDAY
18 - HSVB at Wethersfield - 5:00 p.m. with Braeden
19 - HSVB at Rockridge - 5 p.m. with Braeden
20 - HSVB at Kewanee - 5 p.m. with Braeden
21 - HSVB at MonRose - 5 p.m. with Braeden
22 - BLOCKED
23 - BLOCKED
24 - SUNDAY - Tearing down Shawn's fence.
25 - JHVB at Morning Star (Beyond the Baseline) - 4:30 p.m. with John McDonnell
26 - HSVB at MonRose    - 5 p.m. with Braeden
27 - OPEN
28 - JHGBK at ROWVA - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
29 - BLOCKED
30 - BLOCKED

October
1 - SUNDAY
2 - JVVB at North Scott - 6 p.m. with Gorzney
3 - HSVB at P-Town (Erie) - 5 p.m. with Braeden
4 - JHGBK at Williamsfield - 6 p.m. with Rocky
5 - BLOCKED - Columbus Day Camping
6 - BLOCKED - Columbus Day Camping
7 - BLOCKED - Columbus Day Camping
8 - BLOCKED - Columbus Day Camping
9 - BLOCKED - Columbus Day Camping
10 - HSVB at Ridgewood (Cambridge) 5 p.m. with Braeden
11 - OPEN
12 - JHGBK at Williamsfield 5:30 p.m. with Tony
13 -- BLOCKED
14 - BLOCKED
15 - SUNDAY
16 - HSVB at Annawan - 6:00 p.m. with Tom Starr
17 - HSVB at Riverdale - 5:00 p.m. with Braeden
18 - JHGBK at Mercer County - 5:30 p.m. with Geisinger
19 - JHGBK at Costa    - 5:30 p.m. with Strachan
20 - BLOCKED
21 - BLOCKED
22 - SUNDAY
23 - JHGBK at Mercer County - 5:30 p.m. with Geoff Long
24 - OPEN
25 - JHGBK at Orion MS - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
26 - OPEN
27 - BLOCKED
28 - BLOCKED
29 - BLOCKED
30 - JHGBK at Orion MS - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
31 - BLOCKED

November
1 - BLOCKED - JAY RHS P-T CONFERENCES
2 - BLOCKED - JAY RHS P-T CONFERENCES
3 - BLOCKED
4 - BLOCKED
5 - SUNDAY
6 - JHGBK - at Sherrard - 5:30 p.m. with ?
7- OPEN
8 - JHGBK - at MerCo - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
9 - OPENf

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