Late Winter Snow

March 20- snowing; maybe a couple of inches. Hopefully, the early Spring bulbs will be OK.

Third quarter exams next week. I will not be around (Adam's wedding), but I've pretty much spent this week reviewing material. Spanish 2 students definitely needed it, which puts us behind, once again, comparative to the HS classes. Whereas my Spanish 1 is ahead. I will be working Monday and Friday- so I will start the exams, then students have multiple-choice on the formal for two class periods, then I will grade on Friday. Friday, in all classes, is fiesta (late return, so I may not be up to par).

We leave for Vegas on Tuesday, arrive late afternoon. Rehearsal dinner later, wedding Wednesday (Who gets married on a Wednesday?), and depart Thursday mid-afternoon. I have not seen Dad in three/ four years, so it will be nice to see him. A bit hesitant about David; He has not traveled in years and has already made statements of concern. We shall see.

Then, Spring Break. David and I talked about going to Monroe to see Grandma. Again, it has been three/four years. Perhaps for a couple of days.

After break, only six weeks of teaching, then a week or so of 'fluff.' Teachers are scheduled to finish on the 25th or 26th (institute day). After that, I am off to Paris for a "weekend" with EF for a group leader conference. David is a bit jealous, but EF did not offer any companion plan- I asked. I am excited to go to the Louvre, and will have my list of works to see.

Costa Rica in June. Had 90-day meeting, discussing clothing and packing. I will not have 45-day, but will do 30 and then maybe meet again just before leaving. A little nervous about this one; one student has an obvious cognitive issue (but sister is going) and then Danny, who will probably argue, miss instructions and be a smart ass.

Spain 2011 is official, but not official with the school. I worked it with ACIS; Martina is the "leader." I'm not being as careful as I should be, and I need to be. A few students thus far, first sign up window ends 10 April- 5 for free trip. Not sure what will happen after that. If only 4, I will pay for David to go to get 5.

Otherwise, no news on the job front: nothing from Mr. Swords nor other schools. Slim pickings really, and now with the major layoffs due to lack of state funds (late with payments), it will be even more slim. I am still looking. We shall see.