Well, this past week has not been anything to write home about. Nothing spectacular happened, and I'm trying to think back and remember any highlights that might be of interest to anyone. I have been pretty busy with meetings, and working on our industry certification. Going back to last Saturday, we did have a Career Tech Expo at Peachtree Mall. There were junior high and high school exhibits, showing shoppers what our Muscogee County schools have to offer. There were construction, metals, electronics, graphic arts, culinary arts, automotive exhibits, and more, and surprisingly, there was much interest from students to parents in the various career opportunities available.
We also had a meeting this week facilitated by our Muscogee County CTAE school official about a proposal for changing our CTAE programs. From what I have learned so far, I am pretty excited about the changes being discussed. I've only been here a year, but I realize that this school needs a little shot in the arm to get the CTAE program to the next level, and gain more interest from the public, and the students and parents in the community.
I guess this sounds pretty boring to some of you, but I was so busy this week that when the bell rang at 2:45 on Friday, I couldn't believe that our long weekend was finally here. Yeah! I think I was as excited about having three days away from school as the students were. Is that a bad thing???
Tony, on Friday we had staff plannning. The problem is on Thursday it felt like a Friday and I told one of my colleagues to have a good weekend and I would see her on Tuesday. Remember, it is still Thursday when I gave her my personal benediction. She hollars out after me,"Ms. Woods, what about tomorrow?" As my mind said, what about it, I soon recalled that it was not Friday and NO I would NOT have a four day weekend like my students. I decided to be content with the 3 days I was allotted. So no, it is NOT a bad thing to be excited about a break from school... we NEED breaks too!!!
ReplyDeleteNeeding a break and being excited about it is not a bad thing. It sounds to me like your week WAS eventful. No wonder you were ready for a break.
ReplyDeleteThe Career Tech Expo sounds like it was a success. You'll have to fill us in at the next Saturday session about what you learned from the school officials about changes to the CTAE programs in your county. I hope you have a peaceful week!
Being excited about a break is not a bad thing. The first year I taught, I never took a day off. My mentor, a very wise and veteran teacher, told me.....if you don't "sharpen the saw" who will? When we have a break, enjoy it and use that time to refresh our spirits and sharpen the teaching saw.......enjoy your break...(I know I am enjoying every minute I am in Los Angeles/Hollywood.)
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