The summer offered a wonderful respite to the hustle and bustle of our little rural school district. First time in my adult life, I was able to spend the summer in Empire - sort of like I used to as child. I also didn't do any of the things on my list. While my sister-in-law's garden plot in the back of the house gave us a lovely bounty, I never got to the potato planting and my patio tomato plant never really got off the ground. Ah, well. Next year, I think. I need more of a plan - and a more focused work schedule that I need to learn to stick to.
So, school has started and I have a lot I could say about the State of Michigan and 'reporting' requirements. But, I would rather share great stories about our students. We have some seniors who are dually enrolled and I miss them! As expected, I am starting to learn more about those 'new' juniors and enjoying them as they test the waters of moving from whatever that 'thing' is that happens in 9th and 10th grade to actually having discussions with people like me! They are starting to see a life outside of themselves. Not all the time, mind you. But enough to make it all worth it.
The agenda for this year is big: website redesign and more focused library instruction for Elementary students and increasing educational technology in the classrooms.
I must admit I miss our student web team from last year and am still looking for help this year.
Lucas and Sunny are loving the cooler nights. And, so far, they have stayed porcupine free!
Onward! No pics this time.
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Hi Maggie, great to read your post and hear that you had a good summer. I saw Charla at the NMC library so I am aware at a very surface level that there have been changes for you at work.
We should find another time soon to have lunch and catch up.
Cheers! Karen
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