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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Saturday, August 22

5:14 a.m. - Yesterday was a long Friday, but it worked out.  Early in the school year, work is about accomplishing things of the to-do list.  Plus, it's about getting around and trying to become familiar with the students and try to establish a positive start.  I have learned all the students' names that are new to me in PreK and Kindergarten, so I'll try to reinforce that next week.  Mr. Bush has said he wants more educational conversations, but then more and more management things are placed upon us.  And to be honest, I'm really not the educational expert for the elementary level any way.  I'll do my best.

After school, we went to Orion to watch Kollyns.  Jack and Rhonda were there, so Amber decided to get a pizza at Harkey's and go over there and have supper with Jack and Rhonda.  They stayed for a bit and then it was just Amber, me, and Kollyns.  I ended up trying to listen to the Rockridge game (they wone a close one) but I fell to sleep.  There ended up being a weather delay, so I was able to listen to a lot of it despite falling to sleep.  One thing I did get to do yesterday was to deposit a couple of umpiring checks.  That was nice.

Today I hope to get some work done at the house.  From Karrigan and Michael's house came Sophie.  Apparently according to Amber, Sophie is staying with us "for awhile".  I'm not exactly sure what that means.  Unfortunately the Lees are down to just one dog now, as Amber got a message that one of their dogs had died after we had left.  Amber had said he hadn't looked very good, and he had been diagnosed with problems recently.  It wasn't a big surprise, but it is still a heart punch to lose a pet.  


 Things to do for School

  • take rake and loppers to IC and bring book carts to high school
  •  $60 to Kim for Culligan (check made out to Illinois City Elementary)
  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - BLOCKED
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - OPEN
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - BLOCKED - SPED Meeting
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday, August 21

5:14 a.m. - Yesterday was rough.  We got through the school day after an lengthy admin meeting that added a few things to my to-do list.  And then I had a softball game.  I was behind the plate, and the legs struggled, which means I struggled.  I definitely feel the effects today...I'm sleepy, and my legs and hips are sore.  

So today might be a bit tougher for a Friday after a long week.  And then apparently I'm going to be in Orion with Amber and Kollyns tonight.  I'll take my book.  At some point this weekend, I'd like to mow the yard, rake the yard, and spray weed lines.   

Things to do for School

  • get $60 to Kim for Culligan (check made out to Illinois City Elementary)
  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - BLOCKED
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - OPEN
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - BLOCKED - SPED Meeting
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Thursday, August 20

4:51 a.m. - Yesterday went okay.  There was a first incident of a student escorted to my office, and there was a first incident of a staff member complaining about another staff member.  Now the school year has started!  Plus, I completed my first mentoring meeting.  And after getting home, I got the tractor put back together!  It took a little more time and effort than I had hoped, but it got done eventually.  And I even had a little time to mow the yard, which needed it badly even though I had only mowed it a few days ago. 

So now today I have an admin meeting, which usually adds things to my list of things I need to get done. And sometimes there is frustration.  And after school, I have another softball game, and I'm behind the plate, which will test the leg again.  It feels better, so we will see how that goes.  I know I'm going to be a little better prepared...take something to eat and drink, and take some Tylenol.  

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
  • Dec. 4 - 7:50 Dr. Blew dentist appt.

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - BLOCKED
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Wednesday, August 19

5:05 a.m. - The school day was okay yesterday, but my first umpiring softball gig was rough.   My leg wasn't ready for that level of that type of activity.  My left ankle is really sore.  I'm glad I don't have anything tonight, so I can have a day's rest to see how it feels.  

Today....let's get through another day of trying to accomplish items on the to-do list.  Let's get the tractor put back together after I get home.  Let's get some rest.

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • enter my softball check money in the spreadsheet
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - BLOCKED
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Tuesday, August 18

4:45 a.m. - Yesterday was the first full regular day of school, and it did indeed feel like a long, long day.  But we got through it!  The weather was nice, so the students were able to go outside, which was a good thing.  I'm not sure if that is going to continue today, but you can't fight Mother Nature.  

Lynn Heath was a sub for Mrs. Zampogna, and she did great.  I believe Kim will be back today, and while our subs did great, having Kim back will be awesome.  She does so much for our building.  The new staff went through their first day, and those folks are still learning.  I did get into the kindergarten classrooms and the PreK classrooms and tried to start learning names with faces.  I hope to accomplish that by the end of the week.

After school, I set out to put the lawn tractor back together, but I ended up breaking a part, so now I have to wait for that part to get here to replace that.  Then I'll see if my most recent efforts paid off or if there is something else yet to do.  

And today....keep helping the staff...keep helping the students.  I have a lot of things on my "to-do list", but I also have my first softball game after school.  I haven't worked any softball since March of '25, so let's see how that goes.   

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - BLOCKED
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Monday, August 17, 2026

Monday, August 17

4:47 a.m. - Yesterday was productive.  I ended up making a dent on the yardwork.  It took a little work to get there, since I needed to go get mom and dad's mower with my Husqvarna out of commission.  I also got the pushmowing done, and I even trimmed the two hedge bushes that needed some help.  After that, it was time to work on the water items - the pool and the hot tub.  After that, I headed up to Shawn's classroom and worked with Katy and Shawn on our volleyball officiating exams.  We all passed, but Shawn's score wasn't 100% because he went first and we learned from a few of his missed items.  I ended the night watching a couple episodes of Ted Lasso - I love that show.  

Today...well, since Friday was a debacle of a day, maybe today will be like a re-do, and we'll have a better "first day".  This doesn't mean I considered last Friday a bad day; it was just problematic in a lot of ways.  For one thing, the weather is going to cooperate today, so students can play outside!  More importantly, for the staff, the students can play outside!  :)  

Mrs. Zampogna won't be at school, so Mrs. Heath will be there for the first time.  That will be fun seeing her in the building.  After school I'm hoping the parts for the mower deck will be here and I can put the mower back together.  I sure hope I'm right about the  part I need to replace; otherwise, I'm going to have to have it repaired, and I don't really have the money to do that right now. 

Things to do for School

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Sunday, August 16

6:46 a.m. - Well, yesterday wasn't the day I had envisioned.  It started off good, as I purchased a subscription to Apple TV, so I could watch the new Ted Lasso series.  I love it!  Amber isn't a fan, but I find it wonderful.  So I watched the two episodes of the new series where Ted takes a job as the women's coach, and then went back and started season 1 of the old series.  I may like it even more now!  

Then the  plan was to drain some water out of the pool before going shopping for some new shoes.  I did start draining the pool, and in the meantime I started pulling weeds out of the landscaping around the pool.  About that time, I got a message that Mom was looking for me because the Taylor Ridge Church had water in its basement and needed a shop vac.  When I arrived, I discovered that it needed a lot more than a shop vac.  I don't know what the heck the sump pump system is supposed to be doing there, but it's not doing it.  So I came back home and got my little pump out of the pool and used it on the basement.  After about 4 hours, I did finally get to go look for shoes and used my gift certificate from Dick's Sporting Goods that I've had for a long time.  

Then I came home, and we decided to try to work on the yard.  The yard is a disaster because of all the rain we have had this past week.  And I did get some of the yard knocked down, but then I went through another mower belt - AGAIN!  Ugh.  There has to be something wrong that is causing the belt to get too hot and fail.  So I took it apart - AGAIN - and I'm going to try a different idler arm pulley to see if that is the probelm.  Unfortunately, it's going to take a couple of days to arrive, so I'm going to borrow my mom's mower and try to get the rest of the job done.  (My guess is that I'm going to have to work on the church basement again too, as it rained a lot again last night.)

Later today, I'm meeting up with Shawn and Katy to go over our volleyball tests.  That's a 5 p.m. in Shawn's room.  I may also try to trim the bushes too...they look awful too. 

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Saturday, August 15

7:30 a.m. - I've been awake, but I've been doing some shopping online since I finally got a paycheck yesterday and have a little money.  

Yesterday was a doozy!  The day started off in rain - of course.  It's been raining all week, so why not have rain on the first day with students!  Then when I got to school, there was no internet, which not only means no internet but also no phones and also no security cameras.  Then, one of our buses was really late.  And all of this was happening with 10 additional staff members that needed their own training, 28 kindergarten students who needed to learn lots of stuff, and 13 new preK students who needed to learn lots of stuff.  In the midst of that I had two parent meetings with their own complications.  And yet, the staff pulled together and got through the day!  Yikes!

After school, Amber and I picked up little Kollyns and we grabbed a pizza at Happy Joe's, and we spent the rest of the night at home.  Today?  

Yup...it's still raining.  I think I'm going to need to use the sump pump to drain some water out of the pool because with all the rain, I can't get power to the pool pump - still don't have that fixed.  Maybe I'll get some exercise this morning and spend a little time in the hot tub and then go shopping for some shoes, because I doubt I'm going to get any yardwork done until tomorrow.  Maybe Amber and I will have a date night tonight too.

 Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Friday, August 14, 2026

Friday, August 14

5:10 a.m. - Today is the day that students arrive for the first day.  (Hopefully another last first day.)  And we are as ready for a first day as we can.  There will be things that pop up today, but that's normal.

Most students will walk right in while others will be hesitant and some moms and possibly dads will also have emotions.  

Yesterday was a district day, and I went to a SPED training and then to the district welcome and luncheon.  Then I was just lazy when I got home and read my book.

Today...survive the day, and stay dry!  We have yet another morning of storms and rain.  It's never fun starting a first day with indoor recess to begin.  Mother Nature, though, will have her way, so we will do our best.   

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Thursday, August 13

5:26 a.m. - The last backpack night of my career?  Well maybe it was last night.  Everything went fine, but it was a long, long day.  And the day started with storms and massive rainfall, which apparently is supposed to occur yet again today.  Do we live in the Amazon rain forest?  

The work day yesterday started with some training at the high school cafeteria.  The teachers are now responsible for teaching Character Strong SEL.  I feel bad for them.  I thought they had gotten done with new curriculums after two years ago CKLA and last year iReady math.  Maybe they can look forward to a new building without any new curriculums.

After the training it was back to the building and putting out fires and answering questions.  At 11, we also had a staff meeting.  I did go get bagels at The Bagel Shop.  I thought maybe there would be goodies at the training, but there weren't.  How can you start a school year without goodies for the staff?  You can't, so I made the drive and got the bagels - which were really good!  

After the staff meeting, I continued to put out fires and get things done, including a first meeting with Makenzie Luebbe with her medical support needs for her student.  I did get home for a bit prior to driving back for backpack night.  And that event went okay.  I think I remembered the returning students' names, and no one fell on our slippery floors.  

And today?  Back at it.  At least I don't have anything after school tonight for a change!  We start at the IC building and then make our way to the high school auditorium for all the "district festivities" - it's Mr. Bush's turn now.   I need to get tomorrow and get a paycheck!  I'm tired of not having any money on hand.

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • SUNDAY, Aug. 16 - 5 p.m. - test taking in Shawn's room
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - Homecoming WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Wednesday, August 12

5:20 a.m. - One backpack night down yesterday, and now there is one more backpack night today.  But first it's the first institute day today with staff.  

Yesterday was busy again, as expected.  The day featured answering questions and putting out fires and assisting folks.  I was able to get some things done.  In the afternoon, I headed home to get Amber's bus to take back to school for backpack night.  That worked out well because students and families were able to get on the bus and just explore and have fun.  I stayed out in the stupid heat to say hello and welcome families, and I did a lot of sweating.  

This morning, the heat is still on!  There are supposed to be thunderstorms arriving this morning, so maybe that will cool off things a bit.  Staff is meeting at the junior high-high school cafeteria today before heading to the elementary building.  I've got some meetings I need to schedule, but I really wanted to get folks meeting with each other before trying to schedule those things.  And after the long day today, we'll get that other backpack night in for first and second grade students.

We do have a staff meeting today, which will feature reminders and other info.  The big thing we have is the influx of new staff.  It's going to take some time for them to feel settled in and comfortable.  Let's get it rolling!  I keep telling myself this will be the LAST, but after Monday's BOE meeting, I'm not so confident.

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - JHSB at Cambridge - 4:30
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - HomecomingWEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Tuesday, August 11

5:28 a.m. - Amber's home!  She arrived safely back to the airport yesterday afternoon and had some quiet time while I went to the school board meeting.  And that meeting wasn't comforting.  I listened to the conversation of our board members, and I know I'm not an engineer, but I'm not feeling very good about what Mr. Johnson was saying.  It seems to me that he doesn't currently have confidence in the foundation work that has been completed in the past nor that is being completed now.  It sounds to me like he's saying there is still risk in the foundation sinking as well as the upcoming cement flooring slab due to the type of soils that lie underneath the fill dirt.  It seems like the BOE was going to consider hiring another engineering firm to review the work that's been done - like an objective third party resource to either confirm the work or determine potential issues.  All I'm hearing is delay, delay, delay and maybe I'll never be able to retire. 

And today?  The highlight of the day is PreK and Kindergarten backpack night later this evening.  I just need to figure out how to keep the hallway floor from being a skating rink.  When it's this humid and hot out, it's just hard to keep the moisture from seeping up onto the floor.  The rest of the day will just be working on little tasks and answering questions and putting out fires.  I have to remember to take a bus to school too!

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Fall Softball-Volleyball-Basketball 26 Schedule
8/17 - OPEN
8/18 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/19 - OPEN
8/20 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/21-8/23 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/24 - OPEN
8/25 - OPEN
8/26 - JHSB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - JHSB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/28-8/30 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
8/31 - OPEN
9/1 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
9/2 - OPEN
9/3 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/4-9/6 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/7 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/8 - JHVB at Edison - 4 p.m.
9/9 - OPEN
9/10 - JHVB at Washington - 4 p.m.
9/11-9/14 - WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
9/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
9/16 - OPEN
9/17 - FVLine at Alleman - 5 p.m.
9/18-9/20 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
9/21 - OPEN
9/22 - FVLine at UTHS - 5 p.m.
9/23 - OPEN
9/24-9/27 - HomecomingWEEKEND BLOCKED
9/28 - OPEN
9/29 - VVB at EM Christian - 5:30 p.m.
9/30 - OPEN
10/1 - JHGBK - MerCo
10/2-10/4 - WEEKEND BLOCKED
10/5 - OPEN
10/6 - FVLine at Alleman - 5:00 p.m.
10/7 - OPEN
10/8 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/9-10-13 - COLUMBUS WEEKEND/BOE BLOCKED
10/14 - OPEN
10/15 - FVLine at Geneseo - 5 p.m.
10/19 - OPEN
10/20 - OPEN
10/21 - OPEN
10/22 - VVB at Rock Island - 5 p.m.
10/23 - BLOCKED
10/24 - VVB at EM Christian - 8 a.m., 9:30, 11
10/25 - BLOCKED
10/26 - OPEN
10/27 - OPEN
10/28 - JHGBK at MerCo
10/29-11/2 - BLOCKED HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Monday, August 10, 2026

Monday, August 10 - Back-To-School Week - (For the last time?)

5:10 a.m. - The weekend is over, and it was a long one.  I think I'm over the Friday adventure, but I feel like I gained ten pounds over the weekend.  And my leg feels better again today, even though it doesn't feel good.  Maybe a stretch today will help; perhaps a walk too.  I know I need to lose about 50 pounds.

Yesterday was nice.  After getting a few things done around this house in the morning, I went and had a sandwich with Chase around 11 a.m.  We were able to have "a talk" that was important.  Then I drove down to Fort Madison to visit the Hoenigs.  I didn't stay long, because Carrmen and Tyler looked really tired and seemed to need some quiet time.  It was still good to see them, even though I would have liked to have stayed longer.  After getting home, I just read my book.  Finally, something decent happened to the main character.   

Today?  Well, the temps are hot and muggy, which means the floors at the school building will be wet and slippery.  Teachers and staff will be trying to make their way in the building, and I'll look to get some things done off the to-do list.  Tonight I have a school board meeting to attend.

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30


    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Sunday, August 9

6:25 a.m. - It's Sunday morning, it's quiet, and I don't have to be anywhere or do anything for at least a few hours.  Sheesh.  This is nice.  Unfortunately my body is still recovering from Friday's "beverages" and "bicycling", so that's a learning lesson.  Yesterday I survived a vollebyall officiating clinic at Galesburg, and then Darren picked me up and Darren, me, and mom went to Courtney Bizarri's wedding.  The wedding was at The Barn in Biggsville, and it was really nice.  The wedding was outside, which was a bit hot, but then we quickly went inside for the reception.  Spending time with Cory, Michelle, Tony, and Wendy and others on the "Bizarri side" was really fun.  They are all such good people.  

But now it's Sunday, and I do plan to have a busy day, but at least it's not a busy morning.  I'm going to try to have lunch with Chase, and then I'm going to run down to Fort Madison and visit with the Hoenigs.  Yes, it's a lot of running today, but next week is going to be totally busy.  Monday night BOE meeting, Tuesday night - PreK and K backpack night, Wednesday institute day and 1st and 2nd backpack night, Thursday institute day, and Friday back-to-school day.  Yikes that's a lot.   

Things to do for Schools

  • get display project completed
    • finalize placement of schools on district map
  • periodically add to the RR group history report
  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • view volleyball rules meeting - beginning Aug. 4
  • put fall volleyball / softball / basketball on here
  • get stuff together to send out insurance stuff for reimbursement
  • pay Joe for vb clinic

    • When:    Saturday, August 8th, 2026
      Site:       Galesburg High School (Kimbrough Fieldhouse)
                    Classroom and 3 Courts are all air conditioned
      Registration: 8:00 AM
      Cost:      $35.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door
      Dress:    Casual * Please bring your whistle, soft soled shoes, and a writing utensil
      Contact:  Joe Thompson - joethompson7@comcast.net  (309) 368-1714
      Send checks payable to:  Foremost Officials Clinic
                                               Attention: Joe Thompson
                                               1035 Dayton Drive
                                               Galesburg, IL  61401-1310
  • pick up meloxocam
  • get correct measurement of the correct wiper slide material
    • order slide wiper conditioner
  • mow the yard
  • spray/pull weeds
  • spray Creeping Charlie
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • Aug. 8 - Galesburg volleyball clinic 8 a.m.
  • Aug. 27 - 7:30 a.m. - Appointment with Hussain at ORA Moline
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical

Softball-Volleyball 26 Schedule
8/18 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/20 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30
8/26 - SB at Ridgewood - 4:30
8/27 - SB at MerCoJH - 4:30


    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
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 16 - 10:20 a.m. - ORA
    • June 24 - 9:00 a.m. - ORA PT- Cancelled
    • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein