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Very, very busy. Didn't get any of the positions I wanted; ended up with one of those 'in a different room with different kids' jobs that I really didn't want. So, I'm busy making lemonade out of it all. It'll give me a chance to see a lot of different teaching styles, meet a lot of kids, and learn a lot. And, I AM getting paid; that's always nice. Haven't gotten Will's schedule yet, but I've got my fingers crossed we'll have the same lunch period. Not that he'll want to eat lunch with me - ha! - but it would be nice to have the option!
I got thrown a curve ball; I have to be at work by 7:30. Before it had been 7:50, so we had planned on me dropping Jesse off at school and then taking Will in with me. Now we've got to figure out how to get Jesse to school, as if I drop him off he will be there too soon, and his school really does not want kids there too soon. (Can't blame them!) That 20 minutes makes a big difference traffic-wise and everything. Arrgh. Well, we'll figure something out.
School starts Monday!
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Still don't know which of six possible positions I'll fill, and might not know until Thursday. Anyone who's ever been a teacher will relate to this:-- the entire faculty is undergoing district-mandated training in integrating character values into the curriculum and defining various mission statements and high-sounding but obvious goals for the year. (Example: Install in students a sense of achievement.) Biggest waste of time you can imagine, but everyone must attend, sign in, work in these discussion groups, etc. Looks like it won't be until Thursday that the T.A.'s can actually meet and discuss which kids we are helping and what jobs are up for grabs. I just keep chanting my mantra: They are paying me for this. They are paying me for this. Plus, free breakfast from the PTA today (fruit and pastries; I ate the fruit) and free lunch tomorrow (taco bar).
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I'm a little nervous. I know every teacher and staff person in the school and probably half of the kids, so I'm being a little silly. But I'll feel much better once I know what my job duties are and can start some of my infamous Lists Of Things To Do. Love checking off those boxes!
On a funny note, Freshman Orientation for Anderson High was Friday, and Evie phoned to ask if she could join a group at Subway. Since she phoned me right at the end of orientation, I was in the high school parking lot at the time. Gotta LOVE that timing! So, I offered to haul kids to Subway, and another mom hauled a crowd, too.
As I walked into Subway, the entire place exploded with kids hollering, "MRS. LADYMAN!!!" and this mob of kids surged towards me. Apparently quite a few incoming freshman decided to go to Subway, and they recognized me from working at Murchison. The other mom was making 'rock god' comments about me as I bumped fists with the kids and caught up with them - ha! Great fun.
Evie rolled her eyes and pretended she didn't know me. She's SO ready to be in a different school than me - ha! Will, on the other hand, is VERY happy. Oh, the difference between eleven years old and fourteen years old. (Um, she did 'discover' me when she needed to bum some money off me.)
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Monday was David's birthday. The kids left him a note saying, "Dearest Father, you have always told us we had to work for anything we wanted. Now, you have to work for your presents. Here's your first clue." Yes, the kids put together a present hunt for David. He had to figure out clues, run around the house and outside, and in general sweat for his presents. Since the cluemakers were a bit young, some of the clues tended to be somewhat obscure, but David prevailed and got all of his presents -- and had a good time.
Wednesday was our 31st anniversary! Wahoo! Not sure what I did to be blessed with the most wonderful husband in the world, but blessed I am. I never stop thanking the Lord.
Wednesday was also the day some of the sweetest women in the world took me out to Starbucks for an early birthday celebration. It was so much fun I'm thinking of having another birthday next month......
Tomorrow is my birthday. The kids are whispering and sneaking around. Should be fun!
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Well, as of August 18th I will be gainfully employed at Will's new middle school (Evie's old middle school -- she moves to high school in two weeks). I've accepted a Teaching Assistant position.
Got real mixed feelings about this.
For one thing, it'll be very nice to have a steady job. Although I worked constantly as a substitute teacher, I never knew where I was going to teach or what I was going to teach. I often signed up to teach, for example, sixth grade English, only to arrive at school and find myself switched to 8th grade Boys Athletics, or Advanced Algebra, or Life Skills, or whatever. That's all part of the job and I always tried to accept it with good grace ("Oh, no, I have to sub for No-Lesson-Plan-Larry AGAIN?"), but I did get tired of it.
This way I know what I'm doing each day.
The bad thing is, it's each day. With subbing if I didn't want to work on a particular day, I blocked myself off the calendar. No pay that day, but no problem not working. Now I'm a wage slave.
Which means I'm making a lot more money, which really will come in handy. AND, I get two months off in the summer, and most of the holidays the kids do, and I'm home when Will and Evie get home. And David will be home when Jesse gets home, so a parent is there at the house at all times, which is a big, big plus.
The biggest plus is I'll be near Will if he has an attack or other medical emergency, which is making him feel MUCH better about middle school. I know more about taking care of him than the school nurses do -- assuming he has an attack when there is even a school nurse on duty and her job isn't being done by an office aide.
So, it's an adventure, and like all adventures, big pluses and big minuses. I'll let you know how it goes.
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