Priorities

Email conversation between me and AB:

* Did you get this month's newsletter? And do you so not secretly want to go to the big conference.

* I totally haven't gotten it yet! But I'm sure I will secretly want to go to the big conference… what are the details? Any chance (our principal) would send us?

* http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/newsletter/19_4nl_3.html
It is during our work week: July 22–23, 2008; Simmons College, Boston.

* Who needs work week?How much fun would Boston be in the summer?

* How great would it be if there was a baseball game that weekend!

*Amen
If there is a baseball game then, we have to ask to go .

Despite a week long tirade of dramatic moans, eye rolling, and sighing, RC teacher camp was not that bad

I guess the song singing, group hugging, back patting feel good atmosphere melted my cold, cold heart. I can only vaguely remember what pissed me off on Tuesday. Was it the food? Was it the morning time story? Was it the one hour morning meeting? I won't remember until next year. Like AB, I am still thirsty for the kool aide.

That, or I am just addicted to conversations that include open minded and well read individuals who are continually re-evaluating and reflecting their approach to teaching, to talking, to learning, to life.

Summer Camp for Teachers, checklist

- Song singing about dirty socks, feelings, and animals.

- Many opportunities to over eat.

- Over-enthusiastic head counselor, easily frazzled junior counselors, and random fix-it guy.

- Art activities that involve piper cleaners, feathers, and things that re-color your hands blue.

- Humidity and afternoon thunder storms.

- Mandatory group fun.