WOW! I guess it's been close to 2 months since my last update. . . . School is back in full swing - as a matter of fact we are almost done with the first quarter! Ryan only has two more football games and then the season is over. Since the school is not official in a conference due to the fact there is not varsity team this year - they will not be able to go onto the play-offs. They have only lost one game (so far) - so it would have been interesting to see just how far they would go! I became the "official" photographer for the team - the coach has posted hundreds of my photos on the
teams official website. Ryan continues to do very well in his Freshman year. His grades are amazing and we are hoping he will continue working hard. **with much encouragement**. Since Metea Valley is a brand new school and doesn't have a varsity football team, there was not official homecoming. However, there was a fall dance. Ryan went with a group of his friends and seemed to have a good time. His tie was a big hit with his teammates! I designed it and had it made with the school mascot design printed on it!
Like last year, I am in second grade. I have a very high needs student and another with ADHD. Things are going well and I'm enjoying the second grade curriculum again.
Last week Ryan was diagnosed as positive for H1N1 (90% positive). Thankfully, he was treated quickly and the symptoms were under control within a few days. Although I know several people who have had the swine flu, it was still an uneasy feeling to be told your child has it! Especially since a freshman from a neighboring high school died that same day due to complications from the H1N1 virus. Although he still is not at 100%, he returned to school after the long three day weekend and has been participating in football practice all week.
Bill has been working on and off - hoping things pick up again really soon! I've been teaching a kickball enrichment class with my friend after school on Wednesday's - the PTA pays very well! I've started Christmas shopping because it will be here before you know it!
Hoping to update again soon -
Lisa
