Recap: Nov 1 – 7
Well, my week was not at all eventful, but here’s the recap anyway.
Sunday – My Nova Scotia friend got married and I so wish I could have been there. Congrats, Janet!
Monday – It was a civic holiday in Colombia, and therefore we had no school. I decided to go for a run, but I’ve had a cold/sinus issues going on and my breathing sounded like … well, that I couldn’t breathe, so I headed down the mountain after only 2K.
Tuesday – We had a meeting with the parents to explain the new system of evaluation the school has implemented this year. I had heard all the information before and there was a powerpoint presentation to follow, but I was still impressed that I understood about 95 per cent of what was said in those two hours.
Wednesday – I sent my first note home with a student. I’ve had the “group directors” write notices before, but this time it was on me. It was in English, so I’m not sure how much the parents will understand, but I did my duty.
Thursday – I managed to find a reason that a video of my nephew eating was relevant to my Grade 11 students so we could watch it in class. I don’t think they were as amused as I, but oh well.
Friday - I had to explain to a student that his habit of not handing in assignments was causing him to receive a failing mark in my class. He seemed surprised.
Saturday – Emilse put up red and green towels in the bathroom. I’m pretty sure the colour choice wasn’t arbitrary … I’m not certain I’m ready for Christmas decorations yet (especially with weather as it is), but I guess I’ll have to adjust.
Another week, come and gone. In just over six weeks I will in Peru!
Cheryl