This week’s sign of the week was supposed to have been taken before Thanksgiving Break, but I never took the photo and left for a nine day break away from school.
It was needed.
Last Saturday the snow began to fall and it didn’t stop until Sunday morning; It was the largest single day snowfall we’ve had in more than a decade.
before break, I noticed the sign had changed and chuckled. It is fun to play along with the students and their language development. My generation had cool, groovy, and a few others that are cringeworthy to say out loud today!
Every Thursday and Friday I have bus duty at the corner for the carline. I’ve been doing carline duty for several years and I enjoy seeing the kids walking to school and the parents dropping tier kiddos off for a day of learning, I have even befriended (well maybe) a dog or two. The past few years I’ve had a partner at the corner, but she’s been out this year and I am looking forward to seeing her back next year – true, bruh.
I take my wireless speaker out with me and I play tunes as the kids cross the street and I wave the cars in for the drop off. I share a few high fives and a bunch smiles. When I finish, I am able to encourage the hallway stragglers to make it to call before the 8 o’clock bell. But this week the carline has been brutal and the carline has persisted past the first period bell.
Office Hedge is our school resource officer and he’ll will join me when he’s at our school. Thursday we took care of the line and had it clear by 8:02, with time enough to take the photo below. It was cold and it took my fingers twenty minutes to warm up when I went inside. Friday I was back at it again, but without Hedge.
We’ve got snow forecast for tonight into tomorrow morning with a couple more inches to add to the snow pack.
We have two more weeks before winter break and I am sure the kiddos have visions of sun plum fairies dancing in their heads. I know the teachers do, too.
It’s Saturday and today is always a busy day for me. I am off to Loaves and Fishes to serve others and get love in return. The rest of the afternoon are afternoon chores and maybe, just maybe I’ll get to enjoy a college football game by the hearth. Today’s going to be an amazing day so I’d better jump up, jump in, and seize the day. Making the Days Count, one day at a time, having a little fun and sharing joy with others.
How are you sharing joy with others this season?
That’s a groovy sign! I’m painting Christmas cards. I’m way behind this year. I don’t know if I’ll do it again next year, this is year 3 for me and I’ve run out of ideas and don’t know what I sent people in previous years. They could get the same thing again this year! So far I’ve only received on Christmas card and it was from our finanacial Broker. Yep…people are tired of the postage increases I guess! I’ll still send out whatever I get finished painting, as soon as the paint dries. Have a wonderful holiday this year with your family.
Love it, Clay! And clearly the sign worked! You are so amazing for your willingness to jump in and guide people – literally and educationally. It’s so inspiring!! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!