End of school year

Adios Orangeville.
Final days were a bit rough, but it is over.
Rudeness was overwhelming- both from students and some staff.
Goodbyes were brief, although Mr. Schudel came up to see me yesterday for a talk.
I went to see those that I wanted to see.
I finished packing last week, so yesterday I just had a couple of things.
Sad that the students will not have art anymore; glad that they found a Spanish teacher.
Brought over all of my Spanish materials from the basement- hopefully the new teacher will be able to create curriculum (although I made my recommendations previously for new materials).
Donated about 100 books to the library.

Overall, I was glad I had the experience in a small rural school.
I am grateful for the opportunities I had there and wish I was able to do more.
Sadly, just not a good "fit"- distance, personalities, expectations, etc.
Glad I am not there for this vision of a vocational HS.  Sadly, I believe they are ignoring students who want to go off to a university, even though it may be a minority.

Over to RPS 205 for paperwork today.
Was hired in the first round for Spanish position at Auburn.
The 20-minute commute will save me $$$.
Excited and nervous.  Not sure of the "fit".
Not 100% with working for RPS (wanted the Honnegah job, but they never called).
Replacing a teacher that died (murdered) last year- from what I have read, he was popular.  Perhaps we have similar personality traits.

I contacted Freeport awhile ago, never hearing anything back until recently.
Something tells me that the return would be a 50-50 gamble- comfort factor of familiar surroundings, but the issues still remain.
I asked for an offer; I was not going to fill out an application.
I gave the time-line (Auburn), but never got a reply.
Nevertheless, David is not inclined to move and I wish not to do anymore "white knuckle" driving during the winter.

So, summer is here.... project list already made.
Landscaping the east side this year- at least, CV cleaning it up.  Fence for the back.  (Money from Aunt Jean a couple of months ago.)
Things to do around the house- finish the MSTR; basement is a mess; hope to finish the cabinets in the DR; maybe a new TV for the LR.
Florida in June.  I want to squeeze time in for Vegas.

Trey is fine.
To me, a typical 6-year old.
We may be a little tough on him, but he has some catching up to do, particularly with habitual responsibilities and self-awareness in regards to timeliness.
Day camp for him for most of the summer.  Swimming and gymnastics as well.
Still in the early stages of the adoption: parental termination process.

Otherwise, OK.