School resumed this week, and what a crazy week it has been. I'm not sure what all will happen this last semester, but I'm feeling good right now about it. A little tired and worn out by the crazy students in my PreK and Kindergarten group, but still good. I have a new student in PreK as well as a new ninth grader in English, Social Studies and Desktop Publishing.
Oh yes! I just picked up 6 - 9 PE and was able to relinquish the PreK - 2 Bible class to mom! WOOHOO! She's now getting a dose of what it was like last quarter. Hehe, she's about going out of her head with them, and she only has them for 30 minutes. Oh, I know the feeling oh so well. :)
Well, I should go check on G-, he's got the latch-key today and I'm on second, so I should see how he's holding up. The kids were a bit wound up today. Hmm, perhaps that is an understatement, I better run and make sure he's sane. :)
Have a lovely rest of the week everybody! I will try and keep up with writing, emailing, blogging and everything now that things seem to be smoothing out, though no less busy, just a bit smoother. :)
Thursday, January 8
Friday, January 2
Another Year Older
Actually being another year older isn't so bad. I mean, I'm not that old, but I'm old enough to know better and all that. I look back now though and think I am not where I was planning to be 10 years ago. 10 years ago I was in Walla Walla, I had lasik eye surgery, and was making plans to go to Andrews in the fall with my cousin. Hmm, I wonder if I would have made the decisions I made over the last 10 years if I knew what was going to happen. Oh well, I saw God leading me, and then the times where I just sorta floated. What's in store for me next? I guess God only knows, I'll just keep praying that He leads me where He wants me to go next.
My Cuz in California, her family, my parents and I were able to get together for the first time in 6 years . . . let's not make it sooo long next time!
It was late, and the last pic taken before they left, silly thing is, the only one we took together. hmmm
My Cuz in California, her family, my parents and I were able to get together for the first time in 6 years . . . let's not make it sooo long next time!
It was late, and the last pic taken before they left, silly thing is, the only one we took together. hmmm
Wednesday, December 31
Happy New Year . . .
It's New Year's Eve day. We arrived home around 3 am this morning and I've already been up to Durango for a lovely monthly shot, went out to eat with my brother, mom and some other friends for lunch, and now I'm headed to finish unpacking the car.
Not sure, but I think this New Years Eve will be another boring night. Ah well, we had a lovely time with friends out in Southern California. Wish we could have stayed another couple days, I am sooo not ready to be back here. Oh well . . .
We're entering a New Year, and I know God has some plans for me. I just hope and pray I will be willing to do what he asks, and recognize where He leads. I wish that for each of you too!
Happy New Year all! May God bless this coming year and lead us to His will. :)
Not sure, but I think this New Years Eve will be another boring night. Ah well, we had a lovely time with friends out in Southern California. Wish we could have stayed another couple days, I am sooo not ready to be back here. Oh well . . .
We're entering a New Year, and I know God has some plans for me. I just hope and pray I will be willing to do what he asks, and recognize where He leads. I wish that for each of you too!
Happy New Year all! May God bless this coming year and lead us to His will. :)
Sunday, December 28
Christmas in Riverside
I'm so pleased that my parents and I were able to get away from the snowy Four Corners and all that has been going on there, and came over to Riverside area. It's lovely to be with friends. Even if two whom I really wanted to see (as well as Kiddo and Babyboy!) decided to not be here, I have had a lovely time with their parents and mine. To bad my "'lil bro" is saving vacation time for his 10 year, then it would be even better.
Today my cousin and her family came over. That was nice. We haven't seen each other in 6 years. I can not believe it has been that long, but then to see how big the kids have grown, well . . . To let it be this long before we see each other again would be a crime! We've got to do better about getting together as a family! I guess we need a big family reunion. Hahaha! Now that would be entertaining, and a bit neurotic! Think we can handle the Twins and the big sister together with all their kids, and grandkids (and in my case grand-dogs)? Would be fun to try!
Then it would be nice to all get together with mom's side of the family as well. Hasn't been since the parents all went to Hawaii and returned for Christmas the next day that we have had us ALL together at once.
Ah well, we're all going to San Diego in the morning, and I'm looking forward to a day of play . . . well mostly play. So I had best get to bed, I'm up to late as it is.
I do hope all you lovely friends and family had a fantastic and blessed Christmas. I love you all, and wish I was able to be with ALL of you (even if only a short time) this Christmas and New Years holiday. God bless!
Good night :D
Today my cousin and her family came over. That was nice. We haven't seen each other in 6 years. I can not believe it has been that long, but then to see how big the kids have grown, well . . . To let it be this long before we see each other again would be a crime! We've got to do better about getting together as a family! I guess we need a big family reunion. Hahaha! Now that would be entertaining, and a bit neurotic! Think we can handle the Twins and the big sister together with all their kids, and grandkids (and in my case grand-dogs)? Would be fun to try!
Then it would be nice to all get together with mom's side of the family as well. Hasn't been since the parents all went to Hawaii and returned for Christmas the next day that we have had us ALL together at once.
Ah well, we're all going to San Diego in the morning, and I'm looking forward to a day of play . . . well mostly play. So I had best get to bed, I'm up to late as it is.
I do hope all you lovely friends and family had a fantastic and blessed Christmas. I love you all, and wish I was able to be with ALL of you (even if only a short time) this Christmas and New Years holiday. God bless!
Good night :D
Monday, December 15
Last Week Before Break.
This is the last week before break, and a break that is more needed I know not of. I look forward to this one more then any other. What will I do, I do not know, we'll see. :)
Wednesday, November 5
Sonnet, this Post is For YOU!
Sonnet, one of my childhood girlfriends and confidant was married a year and a half ago. It was a beautiful and fun wedding. I'm sad that we didn't have more time. The girls were all lovely, the people so much fun, and I got to meet the man who makes Sonnet happy :). Sadly, pictures taken were lacking, and I, having a few pictures that I took, or someone else at the wedding took for me, have not been successful at getting a copy to her. Mailed a CD, and it was sent back. Emailing didn't work. Then life got crazy as many of you know. Because of all the crazy, I've decided there will be changes at the end of this school year, but that is for another time. Until then, I set up something I should have done a LONG time ago.
This link is for you Sonnet!
Sonnet's Wedding
Sunday, October 12
Budgeting by Faith
The school I teach at is having financial difficulty. There are several reasons why, and as not to accuse anyone of anything I won't go into them. Just that the conference is charging more per teacher, and returning less per student in subsidy, which is close to $12,000 that we had budgeted for. They also informed us we were no longer allowed to hire auxiliary teachers, and aides are not allowed to teach threw a wrench into our abilities to play with our budget. This was only made known in August, just before classes started. We had four families move away (7 students lost there) and we lost some planned for students and their tuition Then the rest of the problem is that which is tricky, political and confidential, but in part it caused us to loose between $20,000 and $30,000 and the loss of 20 students between Preschool and 3rd grade and their budgeted tuition.
So, we have come to the problem in order to keep our school going, from preschool-9th grade, we could potentially be $77,000-$79,000 short. We had two weeks to gain pledges from the members of the churches to help us out for this school year. WOW! $53,000 dollars came in just in faith pledges. People said, "we can't make changes in the middle of the school year, we need to make it through this year, and work on making changes next year". Then there is more that people are willing to pledge if the board decides to keep the school set as we have it. So as of right now, if we never grow during the school year, we are only short $17,578. But with keeping open, we have the opportunity to bring in more students in Preschool-9th grade. Come 2nd and 3rd quarters, parents start to become disillusioned with the Public schools in the area, and look for something else. Last year, we gained 15 students during those quarters.
We know we can't necessarily count on new students, though we have faith we will gain them, calls have been made daily, and we've already enrolled an new 9th grader starting next quarter, and three more preschool students. So we need to raise close to $18,000 before the conference executive committee meets.
If we do not, we will have to loose one teacher, and then the rippling effect with that will lead to a one teacher school and a huge disgrace with the community.
So, please, I ask each of you, pray with us, pray that hearts are opened to give as they feel needed and that students come that need to be here will come soon.
I hate asking people for money, but if any of you know someone who has the financial means and a desire to support christian education and need a place to do so, our school and our children need their help.
Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers over this last two months and thank you for your continued prayers. :)
So, we have come to the problem in order to keep our school going, from preschool-9th grade, we could potentially be $77,000-$79,000 short. We had two weeks to gain pledges from the members of the churches to help us out for this school year. WOW! $53,000 dollars came in just in faith pledges. People said, "we can't make changes in the middle of the school year, we need to make it through this year, and work on making changes next year". Then there is more that people are willing to pledge if the board decides to keep the school set as we have it. So as of right now, if we never grow during the school year, we are only short $17,578. But with keeping open, we have the opportunity to bring in more students in Preschool-9th grade. Come 2nd and 3rd quarters, parents start to become disillusioned with the Public schools in the area, and look for something else. Last year, we gained 15 students during those quarters.
We know we can't necessarily count on new students, though we have faith we will gain them, calls have been made daily, and we've already enrolled an new 9th grader starting next quarter, and three more preschool students. So we need to raise close to $18,000 before the conference executive committee meets.
If we do not, we will have to loose one teacher, and then the rippling effect with that will lead to a one teacher school and a huge disgrace with the community.
So, please, I ask each of you, pray with us, pray that hearts are opened to give as they feel needed and that students come that need to be here will come soon.
I hate asking people for money, but if any of you know someone who has the financial means and a desire to support christian education and need a place to do so, our school and our children need their help.
Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers over this last two months and thank you for your continued prayers. :)
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