October

I very much enjoy the move into autumn: the cooler days and nights; wearing sweaters, the smell of a fireplace. It is the "in between" of the year- something familiar and sullen.

This week at work full of ups and downs. Nothing major really, just a bit riding on the chaotic. I need to be more prepared, more focused, more in-tune with what I am supposed to be doing. I find myself going-through-the-motions, rather than really engaged. Boredom? No, I do not think so.
I find the text book somewhat unorganized. I believe it is important to teach usable material, but the text seems to skip some of the basics- such a verb conjugations- so that students are able to make statements. i.e. "Abren su libro," without discussing the verb and conjugations of abrir, nor a classroom vocabulary set. Perhaps I am a bit old school with my thematic plans and grouping, but I sense some confusion amongst the students.
Classroom performance definitiely dividing now: those that can and do v. those that are not doing much of anything. Sadly, my recommendations for dropss are starting to realize- how can I grade a student who has not done anything?
Two drops thus far: one was a dyslexic student, but I believe it was more due to fear of public speaking (previous discussion with parent); another being moved to AVID (student not working in my class anyway). I anticipate another next week, if not two. The quarter end will really determine who is putting in the effort and who is not.

FLIC going well. Planning trip to Chicago, now in process of getting administrative approval (HS).
Cheryl is getting on my nerves. We shall see.

FB study hall over soon- Thank God. Really wearing me out. I do not think I will do it again next year.

11 year anniversary this weekend.
David and I went to Garrett's last night: wine and brought dinner home.

Artscene weekend.
I am suppose to go around with Sara, but not really in the mood anymore.

Mom in Monroe.
I guess things are OK with grandma.

Otherwise, another busy weekend.
I need to get more done during the school day, athough I did get some work done.