First Day

Friday was the first day of class for students. Only a three-hour day, I think it went well although it was ungodly uncomfortable with the humidity. I do have a couple of concerns, but I will wait and see how things work out next week before I state any issue.

Honestly, I think I've already stated plenty already: white board, phone message, open hours, etc.

I do have an unsettled feeling. I need to clear this out.

Next week, the first full week, will focus on classroom procedures, rules, and expectations M-W, then the history of the Spanish language on Th. I will pass out textbooks on Friday. Workbooks probably the week after.

No word yet about athletics. I will just wait and see.
FL/IC (Foreign Language/ International Club) meeting probably the second week of September. Viajero as well.

I am going to try to do as much work at school this year. Friday, I was at school until almost 5pm getting the vast majority finished. I hope to alleviate the need to bring it all home and using personal resources (paper, ink, etc.). Still, I know I will have to so some work at home.

I need to get organized and prepared for official lessons. I have only really glanced at the materials. There is just so much. Next weekend, Labor Day holiday, I plan to spend the time organizing the first unit lessons. It is an introductory unit with lots of basics.

Next weekend is the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates with a huge celebration in Freeport. There is an art fair on Sunday at Krape Park and Nancy (Groth) asked me if I could help Bob out on the day. I will probably do it. There is also a big street festival on the 1st. I think this is an opportunity to show community involvement.

I guess I could have brought stuff home this weekend to start the textbook plans, but I have enough to do already. I think the humid weather is going to curb any outside activities (lucky me). Hopefully we will get a good heavy rain. I have some prep to do for next week, clean the house, schedules, etc.

Well, I guess I should get started.