Got a call at 9:10 AM to work at the middle school a couple blocks away so jumped in my car -- they needed me right away or I would have walked -- and made a productive morning of the situation. Early release so I got only the half day but it was something; not a lot but something. It was music but the kiddos were watching videos. Looked like it was videos yesterday and will be Monday by the sub plans I could find on the desk. I don't know why I was getting a call so late and the office staff were surprised that a guest teacher had not been in the system for the assignment already. My lucky Friday!
The last group straightened the room up beautifully. I looked around after they had scooted out to lunch and then the buses and I was impressed! All the stands were lined up in front of all the chairs and the chairs were all on their lines -- a thing of beauty. During the students' lunch a young lady came in to pick up sheet music she needed for the weekend and what a treat it was to have her in the music room. She was so polite, very bright and articulate; gives me hope for our future when I meet young folks like her.
To make my morning even more wonderful the sun was out, the birds were chirping in the trees and the day held such promise! Ah, then the sky clobbered up again and . . . here we are in the grey and overcast state of existence we are so accustomed to this time of year. Oh well, spring break begins in a week, maybe the weather will shape up by then.
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I am thrilled that you are now a blogger. Here is a link to one of my blogs. I got a call to be a life skills teacher at 7:15 this morning. I was to be there by 8:00.
The room has 8 teacher's aides throughout the day. 5 of them were out today, too. We had 6 new to each other aides and 3 regular aides and a practicum student. I was quite impressed by the great teamwork we created amidst the tears, melt downs and knashing of teeth. I was so grateful I bought everyone a burrito and a pepsi at the end of the day. We all earned our $ today. Most school employees work really hard each and every day. They have my respect and praise. Thanks to each and every one of you.
Talk about inspiring. Daryl, you are inspiring; I've always thought so.
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