TGIF

On my drive in this morning, XM Broadway radio played "One Day More," one of the most famous songs from Les Miserables, and I think it was absolutely fitting to the way I feel right now. I have had another great week at CRJ, but I'm actually exhausted, and I couldn't be happier that today is Friday!

Last night was back to school night/open house here, and it was a great night for a lot of reasons. I was pretty nervous to meet the parents, but I was also really happy to be able to welcome them into my classroom and tell them about my classes. This back to school night was different than any other that I had ever experienced, aside from the fact that it's the first one I actually attended- my students came too.  For the most part, the students accompany their parents to each classroom, whether it is to translate for them or just to show them around. I never went to a back to school night until last night, so I certainly never went as a student. The parents were really wonderful and supportive, and I had so much fun meeting them!

I really loved seeing the pride that my students had in taking their parents around the school. They were excited to introduce me to their families, and my mere 6 minutes with each class was enough for me to see the similarities between students and their parents, both in looks and mannerisms. Meeting some parents explained so much about their students, and I had a good laugh on my drive home.

The parents were all so generous, and the most common question was "what do you need help with that parents can do?" This especially came from the parents of my drama students- they're superstars. I am so lucky to have such an incredible first year of teaching experience!

Tonight is the first Cristo Rey Jesuit home football game! The Lions are 1-1, with a win in their first game EVER and a tough loss this past Tuesday. We're hoping for a W tonight for them as "the pride" takes the field for the first time at CRJ! I'll be there cheering on my students- I teach the quarterback! I am so excited for them, and we'll be having a pep rally this afternoon. When the students walked in the door, they encountered St. Ignatius showing his CRJ pride as well.

Go Lions!

This weekend will also include a trip or two to the "juicebox"- Minute Maid Park. The Phillies are here! And I am mortified of course that they lost to the "Lastros" as Houstonians call them, but I'm pretty ecstatic about seeing the boys in action as they chase the wildcard. Look for me on TV on Saturday and Sunday... I have great tickets and even better signs :). Megan and I have been counting down the days til the game, and watching the DVD of the 2008 World Series in bits and pieces each night. Our roommates think we're crazy, but we just know it's because they're not lucky enough to be phans :).

So Go Lions, Go Phils, and Happy Friday! Here's to a phantastic weekend filled with lots of wins and lots of sleep!