April 1, 2007

April 1, 2007

Hey, two newsletters from me in one week! Pretty cool, huh? I wrote the first one while I was subbing one day, but was too busy to ever get it posted. It’s been a productive weekend and I have completed almost my entire list of things to do. I love weeks like this when I can look back and visually see the work I have been able to get done. Here is what else has happened:

1. Marisa LOVES the tennis team. Her coach even came up to tell her that her serve looks great. When weather permits, she goes out every evening and practices her serve on the deck, covering the lawn in tennis balls. I am so glad she has found something she enjoys.

2. Tyler had his school musical. He had a special speaking part as George Washington when he was a child. I think we found his strength. We may need to get him in the drama club or show choir. He was smiling and singing with all his heart- he knew every word and action to every song. What a great performance!!! I will attach pictures. Marisa was also specially invited to perform with the Wilkins orchestra as an alumnus.

3. I subbed three days this week. I love being at Excelsior so much, but was disappointed that they don’t have even one position opening this year!! I applied for another job in a different district, but over 50 people applied for the same job who have more experience than me. It looks like there is a possibility of 1 position opening at Oak ridge. So, I may need to switch my focus for next year. I did find out I only need to take 18 credits to get my world history endorsement. I can take them all 6 courses online and 5 of those classes have no exams. It will be exhausting, but I think I could swing it this year, which will make me MUCH more marketable next year. I will be qualified to teach history through 12^th grade, so it will also give me more options. (It will cost about $3000- so I have been searching this weekend for educational loans.) Hopefully I can complete this idiotic middle school endorsement as well. If I get extra ambitious, I can shoot for the gifted and talented endorsement ($5000). If I don’t get a full time job by June, I will get started on all these classes and sub as much as possible. And to think I was excited when I graduated because I would never have to take another class again. Boy was I wrong!

4. Alayna had a nice Spring Break this week. Since I worked, she had lots of fun at friends homes. She had her friend, Jacob, over to play. I got some adorable pictures of them that I will include. They were playing “Princesses”.

5. Kayla is loving being 11. I see her trying to take on more responsibility. She is being a great babysitter for Alayna.

Well, I guess that sums it all up