I'm currently on spring break until April 7. It's been a weird year for me. I think a lot of it can be attributed to the fact that we have a new AP with no previous experience and a principal who is new to us by 2 years. There have been a lot of just weirdness going on. Students are becoming bolder in their actions, teachers seem to be less caring. Parents are non-existent and the community doesn't seem to care what is going on either. I don't know if this is the typical third year "stuff" or if my school system is just having a weird year. I'm hoping next year will be better.
On another note, I'm becoming more involved in my school. I am on the superintendent's task force for ensuring we are a healthy school and a couple of days before break, I was asked to serve on the "Better Seeker Team" for next year. This is the administrative choice for a leadership team for the school. I hope these extra opportunities will allow me to have more of a voice and to become more of a change agent in my situation. I look forward to these new opportunities and a new school year.
When I return to school on April 7, we will only have 35 more days until graduation. This may sound crazy but I need more than the 35 days to adequately cover the remaining material. I will definately have to make some adjustments to get it all in there. This is all thanks to the "extra" activities that Steve referred to in his blog.
I can relate to the countdown. I have been doing it since we returned from Christmas break. I know there is no way I am going to cover everything, so I have decided to pick out the most important things I want to cover and go for it. I think it is good that you are getting more involved at school. Now maybe you can share some of your ideas. I think you will be a great advocate for the students.
ReplyDeleteHey Jule,
ReplyDeleteI hope your opportunity definately turns into a chance for change. With this "ever changing world we live in", as Paul McCartney once said, we need to be able to change with it to keep up with all of the new challenges. Good luck!