Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[PUSH]

So while classroom setup has netted me 18 hours of (unpaid) work so far, that doesn't count the hours I've put in at home. Today I began the tedious task of explicitly typing out all of my routines and procedures and my expectations for them. I've listed 56 of them so far, and I'm through 10.

It's something I feel like I usually start off doing well, then fall off with because of the rush of the school and the pressure to get from one place to another. So my goal is to slow down and take my time with them, so students know exactly how I want them done. And some of them are simple things like blowing your nose. But I still have to teach things like, you can take 1 tissue, not 12 tissues. Gently drop it in the garbage can, don't throw it in. No, it doesn't go in the recycle bin, even though it's paper.

September is probably my least favorite month to teach, because of these things. But with strong routines and explicit expectations for them, the entire school year runs a lot smoother. I just hate all the prep work for it.

 

[PUSH]

Prayers that the test results reveal a best-case scenario, and that your dad is around for many more years.

Shortly after our Pop retired (30 years ago - he’s now 92) he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Fortunately, they caught it early and it was what they call (IIRC…?) encapsulated, therefore hadn’t spread. All they had to do was remove the prostate, with no further treatment.

Again, praying for best-case scenario for your dad.

If they decide he needs treatment, that is an option. I don't know all the details, but my dad is nervous about the side effects that come with that procedure. The other option is radiation, which I feel like he may be leaning towards. But we'll see. He still have 7 weeks before he can even get in for the next appointment.

 

[donaldtoo]

If they decide he needs treatment, that is an option. I don't know all the details, but my dad is nervous about the side effects that come with that procedure. The other option is radiation, which I feel like he may be leaning towards. But we'll see. He still have 7 weeks before he can even get in for the next appointment.

Yea, the details regarding any issues he may have had after his prostate removal have never been a subject of discussion…at least not between he and I, anyway.
All I know is that he has led a very full and productive life since, and I’ve never heard a single complaint, regarding such, from him.
It is, of course, a personal decision, and I hope your dad does well with whatever treatment method(s) he chooses.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

So while classroom setup has netted me 18 hours of (unpaid) work so far, that doesn't count the hours I've put in at home. Today I began the tedious task of explicitly typing out all of my routines and procedures and my expectations for them. I've listed 56 of them so far, and I'm through 10.

It's something I feel like I usually start off doing well, then fall off with because of the rush of the school and the pressure to get from one place to another. So my goal is to slow down and take my time with them, so students know exactly how I want them done. And some of them are simple things like blowing your nose. But I still have to teach things like, you can take 1 tissue, not 12 tissues. Gently drop it in the garbage can, don't throw it in. No, it doesn't go in the recycle bin, even though it's paper.

September is probably my least favorite month to teach, because of these things. But with strong routines and explicit expectations for them, the entire school year runs a lot smoother. I just hate all the prep work for it.

I finally have lights in my classroom. My principal sent me a picture the other day. All the furniture is just lumped in my room though so that will have to be moved sometime.

 

[PUSH]

I finally have lights in my classroom. My principal sent me a picture the other day. All the furniture is just lumped in my room though so that will have to be moved sometime.

Wasn't sure whether to like this or not. Lights are good. Furniture piled up is not.

With how much I'm thinking about school, I'm ready to go back. It's like I'm just sitting here waiting. All of my fun summer activities were over a few weeks ago, so might as well get started.

 

[PUSH]

I've seen a couple TikToks of people rankings the months of the year. And since I only watch TikToks and don't make them, you guys get to hear my list.

12. February - Dreary, cold, we're all over winter
11. January - Dreary, cold, the Christmas magic is over, but feels slightly brighter and happier than February
10. March - Feels like it should be spring, but is usually cold, but an end is near
9. September - Still hot, but starting to cool off. Summer has ended. Back to school is bittersweet.
8. April - Spring is beginning. Can be a mixed bag of weather.
7. November - Starting to get cold, but usually not too bad. Football season. The start of Christmas season. Still fallish for the beginning.
6. August - Very hot. Often the fun of summer is over, but it's still summer. The "Sunday of Summer".
5. May - Weather becomes nicer. Summer on the horizon.
4. October - Fall weather. Fall vibes. Peak of leaves changing. The start of the "holiday months". Peak of football weather.
3. December - Christmas carries the whole month, otherwise it'd be very low.
2. July - Peak of summer, although hot. Often when the random "fun days" are during summer. Very social month.
1. June - Start of summer. Perfect weather. Usually when my Disney trips are. Also a very social month.

Feel free to post your rankings, whether you have an explanation or not.

 

[donaldtoo]

And the beat heat goes on…!!!

 

[Songbird76]

I finally have lights in my classroom. My principal sent me a picture the other day. All the furniture is just lumped in my room though so that will have to be moved sometime.

I'm giving it a like because having lights is progress, but the furniture all piled up doesn't sound great...hopefully that will get fixed.

 

[Figgy1]

I'm giving it a like because having lights is progress, but the furniture all piled up doesn't sound great...hopefully that will get fixed.

 

[MinnieM123]

I finally have lights in my classroom. My principal sent me a picture the other day. All the furniture is just lumped in my room though so that will have to be moved sometime.

Baby steps . . .

Getting there!