Not really - it's conference week and that always stresses me out. We had a Literacy Day thing yesterday - which was great - but threw my routine off. Today we had our awards assembly - which I hate - it also throws off my routine. Perfect Attendance Award - you're supposed to go to school -unless you're sick and then you're supposed to stay home. That shouldn't be an award. One of my little "darlings" asked me if I thought he'd get an award next time. I wanted to say, "Only if you get a lobotomy." But of course I didn't. Instead I said, "Well that depends on YOUR behavior." I like a routine.

Ahh... morale continues to be low. How would you like your pay tied into producing a quality product from substandard materials? That sounds harsh, but the bottom line is not all people are academic powerhouses. I teach 5th grade - but the reading range of my students is low 3rd - 12+. The low baby came to me reading at high first. But she is still going to be reading at least two grades below at the end of the year.

My boss is a very nice woman, but not a great leader. A lot falls onto our shoulders.

I could keep on whining...

I just got back from a great ride though. I like my new speedometer. It shows average speed. That encourages me to ride harder.

BTW my HRM is a 710 not a 720. And yes, I ride with a speedometer and a HRM. I'm obsessive about my numbers.

V.