So today we begin the new calendar year.  I am excited to see the students again after a week and a half off.  I am not sure sure anyone will be in a mood to work.  No worries.  We will be discussing the new project as well as preparing for the QBAs next week.  Plenty of ways to ease them back into working?  Not exactly.  We work right up to break and get right into it upon return.

I did finally get my butt in gear and write thank you cards for the students who gave me gifts.  I always run out of time.  But this year I received stuff from nine kids!  At the high school level, that is unheard of.  I made it extra special by using blank Christmas cards I hand made many years ago.  My kids are worth it.

I would like to write something reflective and honest but I want to wait until after the first day back.  I might be in an even more reflective mood.    Plus, I think I need to mix chemistry for the darkroom.....