Job Hunting!

So, the job that I really really want because I really like the principal is open. The thing is, it closes March 2, so I really need to get the application in ASAP. I'm really glad I went to order my transcript the other day, because if I hadn't, I'd be that step behind. I have filled out the majority of the application, minus some things I'm not really sure about and need to have clarified, and now I'm just waiting on people to let me know if my cover letter is ok, and to get my 3 letters of recommendation in so I can scan them and send them in with the application as well. It just seems like, as with everything, that there are a ton of hoops to jump through. I guess since I've started the application process, I should just fill out the other applications for the jobs that I would be interested in. I really need to get the Topeka one in if I want them to consider interviewing me when I'm home for Spring Break. It has all suddenly become extremely overwhelming. Fortunately, I'm pretty much done with my stuff for R&J, minus teaching it, which opens up some more time to work on other things. I have my mock interview with an assistant principal on Tuesday, which is good, considering I could be really interviewing for jobs very soon! AH! It's exciting, but kind of scary all at the same time. I guess time will tell what's going to happen.

My sister won Homecoming Queen last night! She called me around 11. I was so excited for her, ad she sounded just as excited! I'm really happy for her, esp. since I now get to live vicariously through her because I was never even in the running in high school due to some technical flaws with the system (I know, I was part of the "system"). One more thing for her to add to her list. I'm sure she's still floating!

I gave my students their big project assignments on Friday. Surprisingly enough, they didn't really complain that much. I think the majority of them would rather do a project than take a test... We'll see what they think about my writing assignment that they're getting next week. Part of me is still trying to figure out if I should give it, but the other part of me thinks it's valuable. They have all class time to work on it, so it will be fine. That, and I can show I am collaborating with other teachers (the computer teacher specifically) to create a project. It's going to be awesome! I somehow forgot my R&J book at school, so I couldn't get as much done this weekend as I would have liked, but oh well. Most of it's done. I just have to finish the study guide for Act 5 and the quiz. I'm really happy with the majority of my students right now - most of them have all their work in, which of course helps boost their grades. And, apparently I have gotten some students who don't usually turn their work in to turn some in, so I guess I'm on the right track!

I have to go tutor my student in Clive and then get some more work done. This weekend has been productive for the most part, but I still feel like I could have gotten more done - like start working in my portfolio for student teaching. I'll start on it this week, after I get applications in... :)