Tuesday, September 29, 2009

FALL HAS ARRIVED

Hello everyone,

Fall weather has certainly arrived today. Yesterday it was about 80 degrees, today a cool 60. That's the way the weather is around here...a new season will literally, come in overnight. Can't wait until all the beautiful leaves turn fall colors. In Browne's Addition they are absolutely stunning with all the lucious, old maple trees.

Fall also, brings Fall quarter for me. Yes, school started a week ago, and the work is on! I am taking a full load of 15 credits. They are: Behavioral Classroom Management, Technical Services I (about helping students in their libraries), and Introduction to Communication Studies. I will definitely be very busy this quarter. I am looking forward to the new things I will be learning about working in a classroom with children. My practicum this Fall is at the Early Learning Center with preschool through 12 year olds. This is a Head Start program to provide child care for parents who are students at the college. It's great to work with these kids! Lots of hands on experience.

I made it through a bad head cold I have had for the past week, and am now ready to hit the books and computer! Nice to see some of my friends back at school.

Bye for now.
Debbie

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

SUMMER IS WANING

Hi to All,

I have enjoyed my time off from school this past month. I enjoyed spending time with my grandchildren and doing a lot of my favorite pastimes--crossword puzzles.

My parents are expected to come for a visit this next week-9/14. We look forward to seeing them very much, and already have big plans to take them to the Spokane Fair and then to the Apple Festival in Green Bluff. They are also looking forward to it.

The sun is starting to set earlier, but aside from our two days of a little rain, our temps are jumping up into the high 80's by this weekend. It looks like summer is trying to wane, but not cooling off as yet. That's allright with me. September can be a beautiful month around our region.

Autumn started her new school with her arm in a cast, so these are big changes for her. She misses her last teacher, and she will probably go down as Autumn's favorite teacher.

I'm looking forward to starting my practicum with the preschoolers at the college this fall. I am already placed and ready to start. It will be a very busy quarter for me, as I will be taking 3 busy classes plus the time invested in my practicum.

I'll be talking to all of you soon within the next two weeks.

Gammy