Storm-a-geddon

 

The first major storm has come and gone and although it wasn’t “storm-a-geddon” as some may have forecast, it did drop well needed rain in our area. Yes there was some flooding and power outages, but we were none the worse for wear. All this, of course, came just in time for a weekend of student preparation for finals next week. Thoughts of finals and the weather reminds me of the saying, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” For both meanings, I hope the weather will keep our students inside with their books a bit longer (we can hope!) That being said, have a grand weekend as we get to the business of the final week before break (cue Styx – Too Much Time On My Hands) and Go Pups!

Life Happens

 

Now that Thanksgiving has past, we have the final push to the end of the semester and it will be here before we know it. In all the December craziness that goes on, let us remember the individuality of our students. Every student enters your classroom daily with a story. Life happens for all of us, including our students. Sometimes, what the students will remember most about school, are the times their teacher gave them compassion and consideration. When I think about the teachers I had that were my favorite, I think about the connection they made with me. I worked for them because I didn’t want to disappoint them. Weird thing is, I still feel that way (Yes, Mr. Rose, I’ll watch my grammar and Mr. Ambrosini, life really is about overcoming inertia). That being said, have a splendid weekend (cue The Cars – Let The Good Times Roll) and Go Get’em Pups!