Easter 2024
Month: March 2024
Holy Saturday 2024
Good Friday 2024
Easter Blossoms
K began preparing for our Easter party today, with some pate being the first task on the list. Some liver, some chicken, some spices, some baking -- it will be amazing as always.
Of course, even if we didn't have a calendar, we'd know it's almost time for Easter with all the wisteria blooming here in the south. Is there a more perfect flower?
Another Off the Bucket List
Got to see Pat Metheny perform live tonight.
Everything I expected, and more...
Diary
My English 8 students are beginning my favorite unit of the year: The Diary of Anne Frank. We'll be acting out the play in class (at least some of it), reading actual diary entries and comparing them to the play, looking at how the authors use only dialog to develop the characters for the audience.
One of the things I love about this unit is that a lot of kids who might not otherwise be so eager to participate become a little more engaged, a little more focused.
And it's just fun...
First Day Back
The view outside my window would make it clear even if my mental state didn't:
Today was the first day back from spring break, and while I was pleased to see my students, I wasn't as happy about having a regimented schedule.
Classes went well: everyone started a new unit (The Diary of Anne Frank and To Kill a Mockingbird), and everyone was relatively focused.
A good day, overall.
Region Runners-Up
The Girl's club team finished out their regional tournament run going 7-1. They only lost one game -- the last one.
We're still so proud of our girls' accomplishment -- second in regionals!
New Record
The Girl had a track meet today.
She’s only doing high jump hand javelin this year, so there was less running from event to event and more waiting.
She ended up taking second in the javelin but with a distance that was a school record.
She won high jump but with a jump significantly lower than her personal best (which is also a school record).
Friday
Tournament and family game night.
