If I ever want to just stay awake at night and toss and turn, all I need to do is have one Starbucks coffee the day before. Notice I didn't say the night before. For me, one Starbucks turns me into the Energizer Bunny. I might as well get up and do some work.
Teachers in our district have inservice today. The experience of going back for a second semester has mixed memories for me. Seeing friends and hearing about their holidays was great. Often they would have a new hair style or have some show and tell items of clothing. Recent pictures of family members accompanied by school provided donuts fill my thoughts.
After the initial meet and greet, we settled in for boring meetings to remind us that there was still work to be done. Wind was removed from our sails. We had been allowed days to rest, so it was time to get back to analyzing those practice test results and coming up with strategies to implement as soon as those bright little cherubs showed their faces. The biggest memory of all was my yearning to be in my room to really get ready for my students.
Recently, I heard some moms of middle schoolers complaining about early dismissal. They figured that since grades were entered daily online, there was nothing for the teachers to do at the end of a semester but drink coffee and eat donuts. I tried to explain but could tell that I was wasting my time.
At least there is one way to get some extra working time. Just go to Starbucks.:)
