Just two more

and they don't hardly count. We have encouraged the kids not to return if they have all their exams done. At first, this was only for Friday, but now we are including Thursday. I have a back-up exam for them, and I have a small handful, maybe 8, who haven't finished or haven't done the final exam. All my grades are in the spreadsheet, gradebook and online.

You would think this would elicit a huge sigh of relief. Nope. The entire curriculum is being revamped next year. From state standards changing to moving from 6 six-week grading periods to 4 nine-week grading periods, to block scheduling...and we got word today that before we are "dismissed" for the summer we have to submit lesson plans for the first two weeks of school in the fall. Funny stuff, as many of us won't be teaching what we are now...the district hasn't posted their curriculum in line with the new state standards, or the pacing they will prefer. Even so, I can put together two weeks of stuff in my sleep that will stand up to scrutiny - except it won't be scrutinized...it is just paperwork.

Been bicycling all week. Weather is perfect for it. Kind of cool, but dry, in the morning, with the sun just up, warm and breezy in the afternoon. My legs are back in the game, stronger than ever, and the only challenging parts are the two hills each way. Coming home is definitely harder, but by then I am warmed up, and not in a time-rush. Approaching 1000 miles on the odometer. Wow.