You'll Never Know What a Day Will Bring

I'm sitting here at my computer trying to find the right words for this post. As an English teacher, "words" normally come pretty easy for me, but not today. Yesterday our world was turned upside down when my wonderful father-n-law had a massive heart attack. I sat in the waiting room while he was in surgery going down memory lane. The past 33 years have been an absolute joy and pleasure of mine to be a part of the Anglin family. My mother and father-n-law, Nanny & Papa, have treated me as one of their own, and for that I say a resounding, "THANK YOU" from the bottom of my heart. They have treated me with upmost respect and have loved me unconditionally. Matter of fact, Papa has told me many times that I'm his favorite daughter-n-law, and I remind him that I'm his ONLY daughter-n-law, and we get always get a good laugh out of that! He's an awesome man of God and loves his family and church dearly. Please keep him in your prayers because we need a miracle from God right now. I need to sign off now beacuse I can't see through my tears to type anymore.

Results

They're back!! Our TAKS test results are in, and they are WONDERFUL!!! I'm so proud of my students. They worked very hard, and the results prove it. I'm sorry, but please allow me to brag now. My Writing TAKS scores were 99% passing, and my Reading scores were 96% passing! This could have never happened if my students were not as attentive as they were. I promised them a donut party and a free day if they did well, soooo let the party begin! I know this may be foreign to some people, but to anyone that's familar with TAKS testing knows that it's a big deal in the education world. Now, I know it shouldn't be, but it is, so we have to do our very best. Please pray for our kids in the public school system because this is a very trying time for them, and I wish the tests were done away with! Thanks for letting me brag awhile....I just couldn't help myself.

The Countdown

Well, it's the countdown now until this school year is OVER!! I've had a great year, and I love teaching Jr. High. I know some people think I'm pretty strange, but I enjoy it. However, it's now time for a break and some much-needed rest! We have 8 1/2 school days left, and then I can sleep in as late as I want, shop as long as I want, etc. Our vacation, however, has been put on hold until we vote in a new pastor. With Harden being a board member (please pray for our board), we know we need to be here and not out of town. I am planning a trip to Florida June 23-28 to see my mom, which I'm very excited about. I know it's only Monday-Saturday, but Harden feels (and I do, too) like I need to be here on a Sunday to hear the ministers that are trying out. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to school being OUT!!

It's Over

After 5 straight days of testing, the TAKS tests are finally over!!!! Now comes the time of patiently waiting for the results to come back. I wish the state of Texas would do away with these state mandated tests!! I know we need to see if students are prepared to advance to the next grade, but this is silly. What are reports cards for? I remember the days when that's all we had to measure their chances of passing. I'm so tired of seeing kids come to school worried sick (and I really mean sick) wondering if they will pass the tests or not. Wondering if they'll go to the next grade or if they will be held back. I've been asked to sit on a TAKS committee in Austin this summer for 2 days, and believe me, I will make my voice heard. I don't know 1 single teacher, parent, or student that is in favor of these tests! Okay...I have spoken my mind, and I feel better.