News

This is the baby (or was the baby) I nannied for in Manhattan. Basically he is the cutest, smartest, most amazing kid ever! I still think about him everyday and his mom just sent me this latest pic. I simply cannot believe he is THIS big?!?!?! Isn't he darling? That was the best job I ever had, not to mention the most amazing boss ever. I miss them like crazy and still day dream of moving back and becomming their life-time nanny.

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We successfully found amazing renters for our condo this week and we're so excited. They are a cute couple from church and are excited to move in. In fact, they are so cute- we'll probably end up giving them a Christmas rebate just because we're so dang happy to rent to such fabulous prospects. So that means we're outa here by September 1st. Anyone feel like doing some heavy lifting?

The Students are Coming, The Students are Coming...

I'm back at work this week preparing for the mass of chaos that is sure to ensue when the teenagers show up next Tuesday. Actually, it is already better than last year. One difference is that I don't feel such an intense rush of completely being overwhelemed. I do, however, feel a bunch of pressure. My 9th graders did not do well on the state DWA writing test last year and I'm utterly heart broken. I'm still trying to get the stats to figure out what happened, but the outcome is that this year I've got to get them to do better at all costs. Lot's of work ahead. The good news is that now that I'm super busy, I don't have time to go crazy. I think I have too much time to think when I don't have too much to do.

Card Swap

So far no one new has signed up and it looks like those involved will only need to make 5 cards. You have until tomorrow to join in on the fun though so if you want to participate (see details in previous posts), just leave your name in a comment to this post. Details for those who are in on the action will be posted tomorrow.

Website

I don't know why, but in case you want to: I've started the major undertaking of a class website. It will be amazing. I can have students submit assignments and take quizzes on line and a ton more. Anyway, if you are interested in seeing what my students and I are up to you can go to the website and register as a guest or even create your own log in. Go HERE and click on Hadley's Language Arts to enter the site

P.S.

Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Hutchins, if you're out there, life at SCMS is certainly not the same without you. I almost cried on the first day. Thank heavens for the amazing CTC members that are left. Still, everyone misses you (ME ME ME ME ME) and keeps asking how you are. Also, I'm internalizing school gossip way too much.