It is TIME...

YEA! We are very excited because Bountiful Baskets actually happened after several months of planning and working to set it up. Okay, so I didn't really do much of that work (Thanks goes to my wife and Heather Parsons for all that work), and the good news it seems there was about 25 orders on the very first go around. That is totally awesome. Ordering was last night and the produce will be here on Saturday! We are so excited to get a a site here and get regular fresh produce. YEA!

On a side note, we had a very interesting thing happen to my wife. When I got the mail the other day, there was an envelope addressed to my wife. The handwriting was not recognizable and inside was a piece of paper that said thank you! (typed) and a large amount of money. That was all. No return address, no anything. It was a great blessing to our home and we are grateful to whom ever was so generous.

My classes are going...
That is about all I say about that! I am still waiting for grades on my presentations and one paper. But after last night, I guess I may have to wait for a while. My one professor said his goal is to have grades by Oct 12th! WHAT THE HECK? I turned it in two weeks ago! Whatever. I am sitting here knowing that I should be working on my next Case Brief and reading the next chapter in my textbook, but this is more rewarding and therapeutic.


Well, I guess I should get back to work. I did have Parent Teacher Conferences tonight. They went well. I enjoy visiting with parents and getting feedback and insight into their student. Lots of good things going on in Green River! :)

Later...

It's All Good!

Life seems to be cruising along. This week was good. I had parent-teacher-student conferences and they went great. I love to visit with parents (even if everything isn't always all happy all the time) and discuss how to help their child be successful! I also had 2 people (not at PTS Conferences) compliment me on my teaching this week. It is nice to hear that from other people. Sometimes I feel like I am spinning my wheels, but it does seem that I am making some progress. Go ME!

Thanks heavens for an amazing wife. I don't know what I would do with out her. (I love you honey!). With our kids in our bed frequently (due to illness) we don't sleep well at all. I admire her ability to be so patient and kind to us all when she isn't feeling well and not getting much sleep. Thanks babe!

Well, with her being on a girl's night out tonight and the weather turning subarctic, I better get the kids geared up for sleep. Since there is no school tomorrow (though I will be there for quite awhile) it is the weekly late night (the kids get two this week). I have made it through 3 voice lessons, jr. jazz, dinner, and now jammies, scripture study, and prayer. I tell you, I wouldn't make it as a single parent. I would die!

Anyways,
Later...

Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences

Report Card Time!

I just spent 3 hours filling them out. Wow! Talk about crazy. I hope that parents get something out of parent teacher conferences. I know that as teachers, we work hard to get them together (ok, maybe I shouldn't generalize. I can't say honestly that I know ALL teachers work hard to prepare. But I do!)

The picture of the report card is the one I settled on this year. In year's past I have always struggled to find a card that I felt really conveyed the information that I wanted to share with parents. This is one I "borrowed" from the 3rd grade teacher and then made my own. It still needs a few tweaks (next year though, for I have already printed and filled this years out!) and then it should be good to go.

For those who are interested in seeing it up close, and what I will be sharing with parents, simply click on the picture. It should show up in a larger version.
Yesterday was great. I was able to make new ringtones for my phone ( I did that instead of work on my report cards- shame on me!) I made a great Halloween one.

I hesitate to admit...I mean report, that I have finished Twlight by Stephanie Meyer. I have to say that it wasn't anywhere NEAR as bad as I had feared, but it wasn't as good (sorry ladies) as everyone made it out to be. I think that she left out key scenes hoping we wouldn't notice. It was kind of trite, but overall, it had a decent story line. I am in process of reading the other books. I drag my heels, but realize the sooner I get it over with the sooner I can move back into my genre of reading. (Love you dear wife :) )

Well, I have several assignments that are due for school, so I best be on to them. The question I would like to leave with my readers is this:

When you attend a parent-teacher-(and sometimes student) conference, what is it that you are looking for? What is it that you would like the teacher to tell you, have prepared for you?

And teachers, what is it you expect parents to come knowing? Or wanting? Or prepared for?

Please leave a comment with your thoughts and questions!

-Later...