First Week Report

Shane's week took a turn for the better after a stuttering start. His 1st Grade and Kindergarten teachers were wonderful (Fenton and Samuels). His 2nd grade teacher seems stricter. Her name is Breakiron. How's that for an intimidation factor!?

Still, stricter could be what Shane needs. Or, it could be difficult. It's still too early to really know much of anything. Carrie was worried about the start of the year when the classroom was mostly empty and Shane had a rough first day. He's reported that it's gone better since and he likes that the class is reading Frindle. It's "not as good" as 1st Grade, but that's not entirely unexpected as things get more academic.

My week was an interesting one. I walked to a funeral on Friday for a student's father. There was a group of us including the counselor and five students. A fight nearly broke out and the police were called. That was novel.

I'm still a little lower energy than normal, but it's gone well overall. The new boss seems highly capable so far. It was a dagger when the online program I've used (and counted on using) was cut by the city Friday morning after I'd already started the students on it! There's always some sort of wrinkle in every plan! I'll have to figure something out. Even if it means paying for the program out of pocket.