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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Tuesday, December 14

5:29 a.m. - Last night the Rockridge BOE took it upon itself to defy the mask mandate currently under guidance by the State of Illinois.  I sent an email to a BOE member asking him to let the disagreement play out in Illinois courts, but apparently that avenue to seek judgement isn't good enough.  No one wants to wear masks; most people agree it's not fair for Illinois to wear masks when surrounding states aren't doing so.  Unfortunately, though, the message being sent to our students doesn't make my job teaching them any easier.  The message, as I see it, if you don't like something, just don't do it.  

Last night we had a great game at Mercer County.  Tonight I'm at Davenport North.  Just survive the day.  Oh...today is an in-service day.  I despise most in-service days. 

English III

  • edit English III agenda on the Stream with the day's recording
  • create the English III next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a
    • distribute essay copies and place on classwork

Public Speaking

  • edit Public Speaking agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session if needed
  • create the Public Speaking next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed
    • Score/Record Round 1 of Presentations

Other Things To Do

  • Send message to Macomb and Mercer County

Upcoming officiating/umpiring 


  • Week of 12-13 through 12-18

    • Dec. 14 - HSGBK at Davenport North - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn

      • 40 min. to North HS

      • Marcus drives himself; Jay picks up Shawn and 5:30 and drives

    • Dec. 15 - HSBBK at United - 7:30 with Bryan Sullivan and Shawn

      • 60 min. to United HS

      • Jay meets at  Shawn’s at 5:15; Shawn drives

    • Dec. 16 - JHBBK at Costa - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn

      • 60 min. to Costa

      • Pick up Shawn at 4:15; Jay drives

    • Dec. 17 - HSGBK at Davenport Central - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn

      • 30 min. To Central HS

      • Marcus drives pick up Jay at 5:45; pick up Shawn at 5:40

    • Dec. 18 - HSGBK at Orion - 11 a.m. not with Marcus/Shawn

      • Jay drives

      • HSGBK at Abingdon Great Western Shootout - 6:30 with Marcus and Shawn

        • 75  min. from Edgington

        • Jay drives; pick up Shawn at 4:00 p.m.; Marcus at WalMart at 4:15 ish.

  • Dec. 20 - open
  • Dec. 21 - HSBBK at DeWitt - 7:30 with Marcus and Todd Gillmore
  • Dec. 22 - HSGBK at Farmington - 6:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 27 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney (P-Town) - 10:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 28 - HSBBK FR at Bureau Valley - 4:00 with Byron Hendrix (2-man)
  • Dec. 29 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney - (Erie) - 6:00 with Rick Schaffer and Steve Kale
  • Dec. 30 - HSGBK 
    • at Eastland Tourney 10 a.m. - with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
    • at Erie Tourney - (Erie) 1:30 with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
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Monday, December 13, 2021

Monday, December 13

6:08 a.m. - A lot of Christmas shopping was completed yesterday.  I was able to take Cole and Chase with me, so they got out of the house, and I got to spend time with them.  We didn't go far - Farm-n-Fleet, Menard's, and WalMart.  Then we went to Fazoli's and had a late lunch.  Meanwhile, earlier in the day, we had the Harrison kids along with Karrigan and Kenzie here at the house to decorate cookies.  So I had grandkid time before the shopping extravaganza and also grandkid time afterwards.  I did stay up last night to watch the Bears lose.  Did anyone really think they would go up to Green Bay and win? 

There will be more wacky weather this week.  Temps will warm up to Wednesday which will feature record temps and wind warnings.  Then perhaps winter will start as temps will drop back to normal levels.

At school, we need to wrap up the film Smoke Signals; we need to wrap up a little evaluation to journals; and we need to write an essay that is going to be part of the semester exam.  The really good news is that we have a half day tomorrow followed by Jay taking a sick day on Wednesday to have my eyes checked.  

And officiating?  ....Oh ya, we are back to every night this week.  There is a glimmer on the horizon.  As of now, I don't have a game next Monday night.  I fully expect that to change.  Even if someone does find me, I only have games on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, and then I am off through the 26th.

Let's get this week started!

English III

  • edit English III agenda on the Stream with the day's recording
  • create the English III next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a
    • create sub plan for Wednesday
    • distribute essay copies and place on classwork

Public Speaking

  • edit Public Speaking agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session if needed
  • create the Public Speaking next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed
    • Score/Record Round 1 of Presentations

Other Things To Do

  • order magnetic boards for officiating boys
  • update Christmas budget spreadsheet

Upcoming officiating/umpiring 


  • Dec. 13 - HSBBK at Mercer County - 5:30 with Marcus and Mike Pillen
  • Dec. 14 - HSGBK at Davenport North - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 15 - HSBBK at United - 7:30 with Bryan Sullivan and Shawn
  • Dec. 16 - JHBBK at Costa - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
  • Dec. 17 - HSGBK at Davenport Central - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 18 - HSGBK at Orion - 11 a.m. with Scott Verstrate and ?
    • HSGBK at Abingdon Great Western Shootout - 6:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 19 - SUNDAY
  • Dec. 20 - open
  • Dec. 21 - HSBBK at DeWitt - 7:30 with Marcus and Todd Gillmore
  • Dec. 22 - HSGBK at Farmington - 6:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 27 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney (P-Town) - 10:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 28 - HSBBK FR at Bureau Valley - 5:30 with Byron Hendrix (2-man)
  • Dec. 29 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney - (Erie) - 6:00 with Rick Schaffer and Steve Kale
  • Dec. 30 - HSGBK 
    • at Eastland Tourney 10 a.m. - with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
    • at Erie Tourney - (Erie) 1:30 with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
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Sunday, December 12, 2021

Sunday, Dec. 12

8:21 a.m. - Yesterday was productive - haircut, online shopping, visited with mom and dad, officiated at Clinton, then went out with Amber for supper and casino.  Today it's cooking making with the kids.  Then I'm going to go gather up Chase and do a little Christmas shopping.


English III

  • edit English III agenda on the Stream with the day's recording
  • create the English III next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed - n/a

Public Speaking

  • edit Public Speaking agenda on the Stream with the day's recorded class session if needed
  • create the Public Speaking next day's agenda and schedule post to stream
  • add assignments/activities/resources to Google Classroom
  • score assignments and record into Lumen as needed
    • Score/Record Round 1 of Presentations

Other Things To Do

  • order magnetic boards for officiating boys

Upcoming officiating/umpiring 


  • Dec. 13 - HSBBK at Mercer County - 5:30 with Marcus and Mike Pillen
  • Dec. 14 - HSGBK at Davenport North - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 15 - HSBBK at United - 7:30 with Bryan Sullivan and Shawn
  • Dec. 16 - JHBBK at Costa - 5:30 p.m. with Shawn
  • Dec. 17 - HSGBK at Davenport Central - 7:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 18 - HSGBK at Orion - 11 a.m. with Scott Verstrate and ?
    • HSGBK at Abingdon Great Western Shootout - 6:30 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 19 - SUNDAY
  • Dec. 20 - open
  • Dec. 21 - HSBBK at DeWitt - 7:30 with Marcus and Todd Gillmore
  • Dec. 22 - HSGBK at Farmington - 6:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 27 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney (P-Town) - 10:00 with Marcus and Shawn
  • Dec. 28 - HSBBK FR at Bureau Valley - 5:30 with Byron Hendrix (2-man)
  • Dec. 29 - HSGBK at Erie Tourney - (Erie) - 6:00 with Rick Schaffer and Steve Kale
  • Dec. 30 - HSGBK 
    • at Eastland Tourney 10 a.m. - with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
    • at Erie Tourney - (Erie) 1:30 with Troy Grove and Joe Keller
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