Category Archives: School

The phone ringing at 6:09am woke us up. Definitely the computerized voice saying there was a job available. At the junior high school within walking distance. As I pressed all the buttons giving my employee ID, the bedside clock’s alarm … Continue reading →

Well, my goodness. I just got home from a day in Kindergarten. The lead teacher was also a substitute, so the class teacher left us 5 pages of detailed notes. We must first admit that Kindergartners are very smart little … Continue reading →

Today the thermometer touched the number 80o with the sun shining bright.  I worked in a room at a junior high where I can tell the kids have matured much over the past several months and are getting ready to … Continue reading →

The SubFinder computer system had no job openings last night before I went to bed.  I guess cold and ‘flu season is passing.  No phone calls at the crack of dawn, and the same blank screen when I logged in … Continue reading →

For years, folks have often poked fun at my sensitivity (read that as active dislike) of perfumes, potpourri, air fresheners and their ilk. Some have even hinted that it is annoying to be with me during certain situations because of … Continue reading →

so very very tired today I have signed on for 3 days of TA Sub job as academic coach for an LD student who is mainstreamed we follow the 7th grade class schedule such as 1st hour Language Arts, 2nd … Continue reading →

Today, Monday 10 Dec, there was to be a Christmas Party for our Mennonite Women’s group at church. I had clicked myself as Unavailable as a TA Sub because of it. Then yesterday afternoon, I got a phone call saying … Continue reading →

You might have noticed quite a lapse of time has passed since I last wrote for the blog.  It’s not that I want to diss you, but when I leave a school building and get home in the late afternoon, … Continue reading →

Okay, folks, I know I’ve seemed out of it lately.  If it weren’t for the comics going out every so often, then everybody would think I’d fallen off the edge of the earth. While I’m waiting for my mister to … Continue reading →

So I’m working as a TA Sub academic coach at a Junior High. And I really think that everybody over the age of 30 should have a couple days watching from a corner in a 7th grade classroom.  These youths … Continue reading →