We got a message last night that school would be canceled today due to upcoming snow. There was about 1/2 inch to 2 inches when I woke up in the morning. It hardly seemed worth canceling for (especially the day before), but...things are different down here. News of the snow day was met with mixed emotions - some were disappointed that we wouldn't be at the school and that we might be stuck at the house all day - others couldn't control their inner child that instantly gets excited upon hearing those two glorious words.
Some of us have been working hard planning lessons to teach during the high school intersession. After midterms, the high schoolers have a week of different and unique courses such as Improv., Hip Hop and Political Discourse, and Quilting to give them a break from normal classes and to give the teachers a chance to catch up on grading. People from the community come in to teach classes to the students.
Today ended up being a relaxing day. We were all excited and felt fortunate to be able to watch the Inauguration on TV. We caught up on other reality TV-watching, reading, grocery shopping, and Taboo-playing. Some students from the school were supposed to come over for dinner, but because of another snow warning, they postponed until tomorrow night.
Three more days left at the school...it seems like they have a lot for us to do now - lots of interesting jobs with the kids like doing mock college interviews, going to a local elementary school and the community college with the high school students, teaching intersession courses, etc. After this long weekend, I think we're all ready to get back into the school!
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