Monday

I can't be any happier that report cards are finished. I did 38 report cards, and I don't ever want to do them again! Now, I know this is not a realistic wish, but I just want to get across to you how stressful I found it. At least, now I know what the expectations are for the report cards and I understand the report cards that I am using, so it will be much easier next time, or at least less stressful.

I am actually looking forward to parent teacher interviews on Wednesday. I have met very few of the parents of my students. I feel prepared for the interviews and I have very few parents that I need to approach with concerns, so things are looking well for that night. Also, the principal and the vice-principle have voiced very clearly that they want us to come to them with any concerns that night, and to feel free to invite them to any meeting if we foresee difficulties. This is a terrific school. Lots of support, care and concern here for the staff. After the interviews, there is dinner and a movie in the gym...so we get fed and entertained right after.

I had an excellent weekend. All of my friends came over to my home for a ST. Patties day party. We didn't play any games but just socialized all evening. It was so great. And guess what mom...I served all of the food in my Princess House serving ware! It looked beautiful! It was Mexican themed and everyone wore their sombreros for the whole night. Teachers rock!

I am looking forward to this week. Today was colder that -40, so I only had 13 kids. It was a great work day, and the kids were actually eager to do testing with me. They really like the cool stickers my sister mailed to us and because they only get them after testing, I have a line up of kids. Sherry, you are wonderful!

I love teaching and I love working here. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. I need them up here.