Final week of classes. I've already begun cleaning up my room, with about 80% finished. Passed back projects and papers lying around. Books boxed and stacked in the closets. This year they are barcoding everything- so if it is not labeled, it will belong to the district. My desk area is a mess, but so be it- I will tackle this area Friday or Monday (no students).
End of year for my 8th graders; took second part of final on Friday. For the majority, the realization that the test was nearly verbatim from the study guide was a slap in the face. Honestly, I expected a lot of 100s, but only a few in the end. All of them thought it was easy; only a minor few earned less than a B on the test; again, they should have done the study guide.
Final exam for my HS class is Wednesday. What am I going to do with them until then? More review and pray that they do the study guide. I may collect it from them for a grade to ensure that they do some of the work. Soon, alas, this headache will be over.
Last day for me is the 8th, and then Spain on the 9th. I am way behind on my own organization and packing for the trip. I need to get a list together; shopping with Mom on the 7th.
I am excited and nervous. Not sure how it will all turn out being with students and on a tour. I just hope I will not have to babysit a drunken idiot or deal with personality issues (among students) or have an arrogant/ condescending tour guide.
I do not know if David and I will have an argument or not. I will say a 50-50 chance. Some days, I believe it is coming, but other days, no. I am not sure- anticipation.
Otherwise: the good and bad.
Garden doing OK, although a lot of work.
Gym OK, although still fat.
Job search OK, although no replies thus far.
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