Unfortunately, CT's Super Moon was Super Cloud-Covered, But I Felt Her Energy Nonetheless (I Am Mr. Moonbeam, After All)

Karal sat at my side grading all day. Well, and planning. Oh, and interviewing. I did have one on-campus student conference...a math major looking for help on her teaching statement as she applies back to schools in Philly (she was in my Philosophy course)(part of the hidden service educators do behind the scenes). I did get a walk in...thankfully...and I'm prepped for this morning's turbo, although I hate the a.m. traffic. What else is new?

I'm excited to read from my students that most high schools have special arrangements for seniors to work in elementary classrooms, so they get experience on guiding the learning of young people. It's a practice that most schools should take advantage of and it reminds me of the All-Stars/Moonbeams collaboration of Kentucky. I'm not sure all my students loved those gatherings, but it's wonderful to see as an adult who makes the arrangements. Phew. My last kindergarten crew must be around 24 now. Their Moonbeams, the class of 2007, about 38 (pushing 40). It's unbelievable to do the math. I wonder if they ever think about those times, but I cherish knowing that the tradition continues. 

I'll never forget the face of the little kid who wanted to know what I called my students if they were All-Stars. I said they were seniors and he said, No. They're the Moonbeams and you are Mr. Moonbeam. The rest was history. Wonder to carry forward the Gay Rapley and Sue McV Brown School traditions with Bonnie and Maria. Time is such a fickle creature.

I'm honestly looking forward to ending class today so I can get back to writing projects that really need my attention. Would be nice to have time to get groceries, too, and to have food to cook (I'm even desperate for breakfast this early morning...not even a slice of bread to toast). 

Okay, November 6th. Let's me keep the productivity going (and soon....soon...catch up on some rest wherever you can find it)