My students are getting antsy for a break and the number of write ups is increasing. I've got a parent-teacher conference this morning, but luckily I'm optimistic. This parent is honest enough to know her son can be a stinker, but I approached it as a problem solving meeting so we could figure out some strategies that will help him be more successful. The student is also coming to the meeting, which I think is important. He needs to be accountable for his actions, but also know we're on his side and want him to do well.
I'm thankful for the weekend.
B has a bye week for softball, so we're trying a new restaurant and ice cream place with some of our friends (and bridal party). Tomorrow brings a joint birthday party for some of the cutest three and seven year old munchkins. Sunday we're participating in a cut-a-thon:
Nothing major (don't worry mom!), just getting hair cuts and supporting a good cause. I also plan to finish my teacher's guide and chronological order sort for The Sword of Summer to post on TpT. Fifty pages and counting!
I'm thankful for my coworkers and their activism. One penned an amazing letter that's going viral. Because of that letter, two more were on PBS last night. They did an amazing job of not placing blame, but rather talking about how these teacher shortages and money mismanagement is impacting them personally. I'm quite proud and eager to see how the school district and union respond. I'm thankful my admin is totally on board, otherwise that could be uncomfortable at work.
What (or who) are you thankful for today?
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