what if this is as good as it gets?: wednesday meme

4.02.2025

ten things tuesday on wednesday

This is the first week of the fourth quarter of school. I don't know where the year has gone. I thought I would revisit the goals I set for the year in August and see how I'm progressing.

1) Nominate students for even more opportunities for them to grow and learn, especially on a state-wide or national level. I have done this with great results!

2) Lead my department to teamwork. Instead of four people in the same department, I want to be a four-part unit, working toward common goals. This is going to be a major effort since the three people have very different classroom experiences and expectations. *sigh* this has not been easy, but I'm working on it

3) Keep up with my grade book and make materials accessible to students online and in physical copy. I've done this!

4) Have a successful school-wide Mock Election. This was a huge success!

5) Put a cap on letters of recommendation. I will write fifteen. I wrote more...

6) Submit the revised Advanced Placement US History syllabus I wrote over the summer before Christmas. uh... nope

7) Empty one tall and one short file cabinet. Out they go! one short one is empty and I'm almost done a tall one

8) Reorganize the bookcase next to my desk so it holds materials I use instead of being a repository for stuff I never touch. this is done!

9) Try one activity or strategy that is far out of my comfort zone. I have done this with every class!

10) Build stronger relationships with administrators, work besties, and my mentee. Foster relationships with teachers of other departments. I've done surprisingly well with this!

9.11.2024

wordy wednesday

Today was my orthopedic appointment. I did not hear what I wanted to hear. I’ll be in the boot for at least another four weeks with a reevaluation then. I am to stay off my foot as much as possible . No driving. I am to sleep in the boot. I will get a walker, which is good because I did not want crutches. She said it could be up to three to six months in the boot, but we will see how it’s healing. No pedicures.