When I was young we did not know who our teacher would be until the first day of school. We would arrive at school, be shuffled into the cafeteria and then called to line up at which point a teacher would stand and take us to a class room. I am not sure how things work in other places but in my district my experiences as a child are totally foreign. Instead there is an almost ritualistic gathering that occurs at each school build after 4pm the Friday before Labor day. The masses pour into school lots and herd around the front doors to view the lists that have been posted. Crowds then stand while some discuss this one or that one.
We of course take part in the ritual. We do not take part in the after gossip. I have friends who send letter requesting certain teachers while they will openly express their dislike for others. Over my 41 years of life I have come to realize that you can not please all of the people all of the time nor can you please some people ever. Although I am very open to seeking others opinions sometimes, I find it very annoying when people offer their negative opinions in front of my children. Learning how to deal with different personalities is an important part of learning and growing.
The rest of the weekend was spent with all of us getting ready for school, wrapping up the summer and easing into the fall routine. Saturday we had a 3 game soccer tournament which took up 8 hours of our day. Sunday was shopping followed by what may possibly be the last swim in the pool for the season for Frank and the girls. Today a family road trip which ended in pouring rain and bumper to bumper traffic, they can’t all be winners I guess.
I also have been preparing to return to work. Friday I had a required physical and TB shot, all completed with normal results :-). Tomorrow I will be fingerprinted and then will report to Human Resources to turn in my rather thick pile of new hire paperwork. I have also studied my handbook, which I am sure I will do at least 10 more time before Friday. Busy week ahead! I hope we are all ready.
Decisions for my Family 