B62:
11:07 Why is it that when tasks rain,
they really pour? ‘Got to be more
organized with time. For instance,
tackle easier and quicker items to complete.
Prioritize what could be done in segments!
Hmmmnnn … who will need
to be engaged with the psychologist … speech therapist this week? How many contact hours should be provided for
each of the students to achieve greater impact on skill mastery?
1:04 It’s
midday, yet I still feel uneasy about stacking up paperwork: parent
notifications, screening docs, literacy groupings, skill outlines – per
performance task --- you read that right!
There are Rolly, Julie, Trin who have not increased a reading level. And … what’s up with Alllie today? Why has she not demonstrated fluency?
3:28 It
is almost the end of work time, but there are two after work meetings: Which one do I attend? Which one do I table? I better go to the academic one where the
head honcho strictly said was a ‘must attend’.
I definitely don’t want my head on the plate.
A
parent came in to the office today; she had extra hours on hand before her
community college classes and wanted to know if I needed assistance on
anything. What great blessing to be
asked! I took that invitation without
much thought, and scrambled my outbox for paperwork waiting in line. Once I found and gave it to her, her hands
floated quickly on the keyboard and soon enough, seven pages of typing were
done- just like that!
“Anything else I could do for you or
anyone?” she asked.
“Not at the moment, but let me know
when you could come again,” I shared.
“I will come back tomorrow; get me
some work, OK?” she reminded before heading out the door.
What can I say? Sometimes, we do not think we’re
favored. Today, I felt supported,
important and truly fortunate to get relief and help from someone!
4:19 Once
in a while, we meet people who generally are good and authentic with their words
and actions. A colleague, Ms. T, spoke about the progress of one child who has
had a history of falling into the cracks- ignored, forgotten, passed over …
just because he has challenges in retaining information, and decoding what must
be fluently read, so we think! Ms. T
shared how quickly the student worked today on sequences of tasks, offered
opinions and began writing his thoughts without prodding. She had kind words for the child and
encouraged him to do some writing, lots of thinking, and illustrating concepts. It was amazing what the child was able to do
just because someone in the building thought that with patience and
perseverance – indeed, those two hard to find traits these days would really do
wonders. But especially, belief in the
child’s ability to rebound, and actually perform, did the magic! Way to go, Ms. T!
6:10 Dinner
and chores are now done. Critters have
been played with; they appear satisfied (Grilled chicken was just sumptuous!). Hurdles of the day are almost
accomplished. Planning for the next work
day’s tasks, the upcoming trip’s itinerary, and writing notes for what’s to be
left behind with folks who’d execute tasks in my absence require
prioritizing. Deciding what’s more
important from a plateful of “must do’s” surely can be challenging. With patience though, yes … patience, and
strategizing all can be achieved!
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