My, how this year has disappeared before my eyes. I don't know how the time between posts flies by so fast. Life certainly has been busy, though. The school year quarters just keep zipping by, and now we're nearly halfway done with the last quarter.
Last week, we had more standardized testing--this time, a test that all students have to pass in order to graduate--and I had to monitor. Unlike the PSATs, I was allowed to do grading and such while the students were testing. No electronic devices were allowed, but I'm okay with that. I got SO much grading done, and I even read a book (The Help, which I would highly recommend!) It was a relaxing start to the morning, but the afternoons were crammed with all four classes that we normally have and crazy, rambunctious students. Only the 10th graders take the test, so my freshman and juniors were hyper from sleeping in and going out to eat for sugary breakfasts. Relaxing morning + chaotic afternoon = just as tiring as normal days!
Last Thursday, we also had the first annual Faculty Follies. This was kind of like a talent show, but the intent was to be as ridiculous as possible. So, the other Frau and I helped in a dance number (Evolution of Dance of Class of 2014--dances to a handful of popular songs while they have been in high school) and we participated in the 12 Days of School (a parody of the 12 days of Christmas). It was a good time, and we raised money for the PTSO as a result.
This past Saturday was prom, and a bunch of the teachers dressed up and went to the prom. It was fun, but also strange! A few of us had Door Duty for a while, directing the students entering the prom, and then we just wandered around and got our picture taken together. It was fun to see the students all dressed up, but it was certainly strange being on the other side of it. I don't quite feel old enough to be on the other side...
This is the last week of school before spring break, and I'm headed to Honduras for a week to visit my best friend. I couldn't be more excited! I will write a post when I get back to share everything.
