Yes, we look toward this day with mixed emotions. Mostly anxiety. Not knowing what to do or what not to do. We were all there feeling the same way. The VAE was present to make sure that the board handled everything properly and with proper regard for us. Granted they were all surgary sweet. They all appeared to be solicitous of our situation. (Oh, but we know their true feelings.) I was even approached by our fearless (ahem) superintendent and asked how I was doing. My wish was to waylay him with all my grievances, but I was my “politically correct person”. Some day in the not too distant future, I will have my say and they will know my anger. It will be when I can say farewell to the school system and hopefully be young enough to enjoy myself.
We were asked what school we wish to go to. I replied Eaton Park, 1st grade, the ladies put me down. Mr. Schexneider said Kindergarten or teacher. I replied again. 1st grade. He made a statement which I knew to be putting me in my place- “we will be transferring all of these to Eaton Park in a group”. Once again, my irritation was rising. I left and walked toward Ms. Ann and asked if I had done the correct thing. She signalled me yes. I continued to my place. I promptly told Elaine to ask for the grade level she wanted. Later the principal came to me and talked to me. He stated that he was aware that I actually wanted to be an interventionist, but if it is not possible, did I want first grade for real. I told him I was highly qualified for kindergarten or first grade. And if absolutely necessary to take the classroom position, I would prefer first grade at this time. So as you can see nothing is for sure. But we did not expect it to be. Ms. Ann replied that we will be finding out toward the end of June if and how many jobs will be open for interventionists, BUT we will have to be interviewed for the positions because too many people now want the jobs. Hmmph No one wanted them when we started. Enough. Til next time.