Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Another Great Day of Translanguaging Support and Joy with Ubuntu Academy. Bring on the College Essay, Poetry, and Graphic Novels

And with that, a Monday was completed (4 more days). We read much more of Dragon Hoops, we danced with Dr. Michelle Farrell, we edited sentences, and we moved into writing groups for the College Essay, Graphic Novels, and Poetry (clubs within an academy) model. 

Phew. It was hot, too. They weren't kidding about the rising temperatures. 

Today, I'm teaching two classes for Bellarmine students also on campus, so the Ubuntu will be riding solo with Mr. King, Max, Emmi, and Eva. Hoping it all goes well (although I'll bring Ubuntu kids with me to the Bellarmine classes in the afternoon). 

I haven't checked the weather, but I believe it's another scorcher today. I know when I walked Karal, I was drenched. We only went a mile and a half and I said, "Nope. This is too hard on the both of us." So, home we returned...for water."

Believe it or not, I did make pasta last night. I wanted something different and have gone quite a while without anything pasta-oriented. I put together a sausage, tomato, parmesan dish. It was good. I ate a bowl too many, but did so hoping I'd get a good night sleep. 

Okay, Tuesday. time to head back out in the sweat bowl. 

Oh, and I received the greatest email. A mother sent me a photo of her daughter who attended our programs in 2014, 2015, and 2016. This young woman graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing and her mom wanted me to know that it all began with out programs for middle school kids. Wow. I love to see that happen. Sort of made my day. 

And with that...I really do need to leave.