Monday, February 13

6:02 a.m. -  Tucker and Rosie spent the night last night, and I didn't sleep very well.  The restless night wasn't because of them - I just ate too much snack food yesterday at Rhonda's and Jack's while watching the Super Bowl.   The game was a good one - the Eagle lost a close game to the Chiefs.  Marcus wasn't happy about a call that was made late in the game...it was a bit of a "cheap call", but the Chiefs were the better team in the second half.

Today is "in the air" at school and after school.  And the weather is going to be weird this week - beautiful and 50 degrees today, rain tomorrow and dropping temperatures toward the end of the week, snow on Thursday, and then back to mild temperatures this week.  Spring must be getting closer and closer.

Things to do for school

• remind students about EN102 check in day on Thursday
• Feb. 17 - dentist appointment - get sub plans ready - Mr. Hyett
• print rubrics for presentations (25)
• print copies of the spirituals selected by the students
• Make lesson plans for the week
• figure out Friday check-in day - changing to Thursday, Feb. 16
• review presentation plans and enter scores
• work on research paper prompt
• Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

• give Mr. O $25
• print out questions for softball exam
• watch softball video
• Saturday, Feb. 18 - 9 a.m. - softball clinic in Macomb
• officiating travel plans link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvlB2Lmw0-bmzjm_N_-GqD2S3K2jNK83etzBjF5l8hk/edit

February

Mon. 13 - BLOCKED OPEN

Tues. 14 - at Dixon - 7:30 p.m. (Shawn's game is at 6) 90-minute drive.  Meet Braeden at airport at 4:15.  Pick up Dave on the way.

Wed. 15 - OPEN

Thurs. 16 - at Mercer County FS/V Boys - 6:00 p.m. - with Shawn and Marcus (versus Annawan)

Fri. 17 - at Dixon - 7:00 p.m. - be there by 6; leave by 3:30

Sat. 18 - IHSA boys regional at Riverdale - 4 p.m.

Mon. 20 - OPEN

Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods

Wed. 22 - IHSA boys regional 6:00 p.m. at Fulton

Thurs. 23 - OPEN

Fri. 24 - IHSA boys regional 7:00 p.m. at Fulton

25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Tournament

Sunday, February 12 - Super Bowl

7:13 a.m - Yesterday finished off a full 12-game week.  The game at Sterling was a workout.  I think the score ended up 83-73, and keeping up with the action was tough.  The game in the evening at Wethersfield wasn't as challenging, but the higher seed almost got upset, so it was a different kind of challenge.  Supper at La Gondola was awesome after a day like that.

Now we have grandchildren this morning - Tucker and Rosie.  And we are headed to Jack and Rhonda's sometime today for the Super Bowl.  

I didn't sleep very well last night, so maybe I can squeeze a nap in sometime today.

Things to do for school

• review presentation plans and enter scores
• work on research paper prompt
• Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

• send message to Sterling and Rockford Lutheran boys and Ridgewood at Wethersfield girls - SUNDAY
• give Mr. O $25
• Saturday, Feb. 18 - 9 a.m. - softball clinic in Macomb
• Feb. 17 - dentist appointment - get sub plans ready - Mr. Hyett
• officiating travel plans link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvlB2Lmw0-bmzjm_N_-GqD2S3K2jNK83etzBjF5l8hk/edit

February

11 - IHSA girls regionals

       at Sterling - V Boys - 1:30 p.m. - with Hu and Marcus (versus Rockford Lutheran)

       At Wethersfield - V girls 6 p.m. - with Marcus and Tucker

JAY drives….pick up Marcus at Walmart at 11:00 a.m.

        Tucker drives on his own.

12 - SUNDAY

Mon. 13 - OPEN

Tues. 14 - at Dixon - 7:30 p.m. (Shawn's game is at 6) 90-minute drive.  Leave at 3:30 from Jay's or Shawn's...Pick up Braeden at airport; pick up David at Hillsdale truckstop

Wed. 15 - OPEN

Thurs. 16 - at Mercer County FS/V Boys - 6:00 p.m. - with Shawn and Marcus (versus Annawan)

Fri. 17 - at Dixon - 7:00 p.m. - be there by 6; leave by 3:30

Sat. 18 - IHSA boys regional at Riverdale - 4 p.m.

Mon. 20 - OPEN

Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods

Wed. 22 - IHSA boys regional 6:00 p.m. at Fulton

Thurs. 23 - OPEN

Fri. 24 - IHSA boys regional 7:00 p.m. at Fulton

25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Tournament

Saturday, February 11

7:49 a.m. - Last night was a challenging night to officiate.  F/S game was lopsided, so players got irritated.  Varsity game was highly competitive...we had a technical foul in the first half and an intentional foul in the second half...on the same player.  We didn't handle the first situation correctly, but it was good enough.  Yesterday at school was fine.

I didn't get a full sectional for girls.  That bums me out.  I'm really going to get bummed out when I see who did.  I just don't get the IHSA and how assignments are completed.  Somehow, some way I always have to be be later in line.  I hope I live long enough to get a deeper assignment in the postseason.  I know I do a good job...I have to try to be satisfied with that and happy for my peers that are assigned.  It's really hard not to be bitter and jealous, but I'll try.

Today is going to be another long day in the last long days of a long week.  We are at Sterling in the afternoon.  We are at Wethersfield in the eventing.  I'm ready for Super Bowl relaxation and fun with family and friends tomorrow.

Things to do for school

• review presentation plans and enter scores
• create and post lesson plan for 2/13
• work on research paper prompt
• Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).

Things to do

• send message to West Central and A-Town boys - SATURDAY
• send message to Sterling and Rockford Lutheran boys - SUNDAY
• give Mr. O $25
• Saturday, Feb. 18 - 9 a.m. - softball clinic in Macomb
• Feb. 17 - dentist appointment - get sub plans ready - Mr. Hyett
• officiating travel plans link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvlB2Lmw0-bmzjm_N_-GqD2S3K2jNK83etzBjF5l8hk/edit

February

11 - IHSA girls regionals

       at Sterling - V Boys - 1:30 p.m. - with Hu and Marcus (versus Rockford Lutheran)

       At Wethersfield - V girls 6 p.m. - with Marcus and Tucker

JAY drives….pick up Marcus at Walmart at 11:00 a.m.

        Tucker drives on his own.

12 - SUNDAY

Mon. 13 - OPEN

Tues. 14 - at Dixon - 7:30 p.m. (Shawn's game is at 6) 90-minute drive.  Leave at 3:30 from Jay's or Shawn's...Pick up Braeden at airport; pick up David at Hillsdale truckstop

Wed. 15 - OPEN

Thurs. 16 - at Mercer County FS/V Boys - 6:00 p.m. - with Shawn and Marcus (versus Annawan)

Fri. 17 - at Dixon - 7:00 p.m. - be there by 6; leave by 3:30

Sat. 18 - IHSA boys regional?  TBA

Tues. 21 - IHSA girls sectional 7:30 p.m at Peoria Richwoods

25 - at Wethersfield - FS Boys Trn