Sudokuaholics Anonymous 8

Does your school require parent conferences? We had to do a minimum of two, often timed just after the end of the first and third (of four) grading periods.

Julie, it is actually easy. Our gradebook is on the computer. It is actually web-based and parents can look up there student anytime they want. I just assign the category and weight and the computer does the rest. For report cards, there are 4 categories for comments and I just fill in the blanks. We are not required to schedule a conference. The parent can schedule a conference anytime they want to.

how much was that Tami?
Have just finished my coffee and now I am outta here...

Bean, I am tired,how much was what???
I must be forgetting something.

I am now going to say goodnight and tuck myself in. I will be back tomorrow to cause more trouble. Bye for now.

Vici will be singing this when she gets back to California..

♪♪♪I’ve been to cities that never close down
from New York to Rome and old London town,
but no matter how far or how wide I roam
I still call Australia home.

I’m always traveling, I love being free,
and so I keep leaving the sun and the sea,
but my heart lies waiting over the foam.
I still call Australia home.

All the sons and daughters spinning ’round the world,
away from their family and friends,
but as the world gets older and colder,
it’s good to know where your journey ends.

But someday we’ll all be together once more
when all of the ships come back to the shore.
Then I realise something I’ve always known.
I still call Australia home. ♪♪♪

The orginal song is by Peter Allen..
'I still call Australia Home'.

Sorry I've missed Tami, Bean & Rolanda!

Good Night, Tami!

Hope you get everything done that you want to today, Bean!

Beautiful lyrics, Rolanda!

Nearly 11 p.m. here - and ANOTHER early start tomorrow. Love and hugs to everyone! Hope to see you all tomorrow. (That includes you, MizT and Heidi and Mamacita!) Good Night, Everyone!

Okay, trying again to post - slow connection this afternoon....

Afternoon all!
I'm trying to get ffuts done but am easily distracted so here I am again.

We have one parent teacher conference a year, to which many parents don't go. We can also call the teachers at any time and either talk on the phone or arrange a meeting.

Teachers carry a grade book around with them everywhere they go, it is also the roll book for their classes. They can buy it as software if they wish. At report card time they enter grades into the computer. It's a pain in the neck if you ask me as they are all competing for computer time at the last minute.

Rolanda I love that song.

Julie, I don't know how you survive with so little sleep. What's your countdown now?

My second apple tree has blossoms on it now. It took a little longer than the other one so I wasn't sure if it had been mown to death, but it has survived!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/21/2720258.htm

News story of the day: New research suggests that whether or not a red back spider cannibalises her mate depends on how long he vibrates the web before the 'act'. His 'organ' breaks off inside her preventing anyone else from ever impregnating her again. I don't know why, but this article had me laughing.

Guess who forgot she had a Hair Appointment at 2.00pm this afternoon.
Fortunately Heidi my Hairdresser rang about 1/2 hr ago, asking if she had the date right.. lucky as I only live a few minutes away, she said she could still fit me in. So I was only 1/2 late in the end.

okay who pinched the 'hour' from the last sentence... So I was only 1/2 'hour' late in the end.

Afternoon everyone.

Better late than never Rolanda,do you like the new cut? Very appropriate songs for Vici.
Suzy..read about the spiders.Yuk.Maybe the apple tree likes a bit of a prune but will they eat the apples also?
Tami..glad you are making headway with the grading onto the computer.Have a good sleep.
Good night to all in the north.

Sis and I saw "My Sisters Keeper"today.It was ok,a little sad and it made you think a bit.
I want to see "Charlie and Boots" too but will wait until it comes out on DVD.

hey there ladies! how's it going? I have an absentee hubby again, and guess what i'm doing? staying up way too late. grrr. hope the gang is all happy. ciao!

Hey Mariannna .. noice to see you.

Nola.. I read the book.. and yes makes you think!

oh dear.. must be losing my marbles.. the boy just said goodbye.. and I'm like ahh where are you going.. and he said.. well mum, every Wednesday at this time, I go to work!!
Oh

Do you think there is the possibility your mind is on other things Rolanda?

Gday Mariana, great to see you. Sorry about the missing hubby!

Rolanda, I now have a permanent list on my computer that I open in the morning so I can keep track of where everyone is supposed to be - I have to or I'll forget!!!

Hi Mariana! If hubby's away does that mean we will have the pleasure of your company? I hope so.

Nola, the apples trees were being pruned daily - I had to put a barrier around them, and the lemon, tangelo and (believe it or not) maple trees so the mower couldn't get to them! It would be nice if I got some fruit this year but I'm not holding my breath...

Hey Gail! I was just thinking that we hadn't seen much of you and was hoping that Beth was feeling better...

She must be feeling better Suzy, she's complaining more! I must admit she does sound like cr*p, poor little thing, she's only a wee little dot so when she gets something she gets it good!
The reason you have not seen much of me is because with this slow internet, I can't be bothered!
btw Last night (Beth's birthday celebration) was an absolute hoot. Son and his partner were here for dinner and the six of us were rolling in the aisles, it was so funny. D#1 and her partner arrived in time for cake and a great time was had by all.

Nola I have just finished reading the book which the film is based on. Sad twist at the end.
I really must sort some packing out I have 7 days to go and haven't even looked at our cases. I will have to pack for Richard too as he is working late most nights so that he can be a little ahead of what needs doing while we are away.

Brenda...was it based on a true story?
I started packing a long time before going away.I would think of something I needed to take and then put it straight into the bag so not to forget anything.You must be getting very excited now!

Gail..good to see you back.Glad you all had a great laugh at the birthday celebration and that Beth is feeling better.

Vici might be on her way now,when does she arrive in Melbourne?

Belated birthday wishes for Beth, Gail. Pleased very thing went well in Adelaide.
Lovely to see Marianne. Sorry it has to be when Hubby is away.
Start packing Brenda.Have a wonderful time away.

Good night.

Good Morning.

Morning!
June, you were awake early too. Sucks doesn't it?

Gail, I've never heard you complain of a slow internet before - someone must have been playing with your computer while you were away... The birthday dinner sounds like fun!!

Nola, I can't pack early as I always need stuff out of the bag. I just write lists.

Debby from Michigan should be here within the hour! I'm so excited. I may have difficulty giving her the tour, though. I injured a foot 2 days ago while sorting out that steer, and now I can barely walk without a cane.

Geez Heidi, those animals sure beat you up! Maybe the excitement will help you keep going...

Rolanda, a friend of my mother has just had a similar thing done as your mother and while Mum was telling me about it I was thinking of you two. I hope your mum isn't too sore.

No time to read...just time to shut down the computer and get it packed!
I'm so excited I could bust a gut!
I'll be back up and posting from Melbourne in a day or so.
Heidi - I wish I was visting your farm...give Debby a big hug from all of us!
Rolanda - thanks for the song!
OK - off I go! Hugs to you all!
...as our mariannnnnnna would say, "Ciao!"

We are being visited every morning by 2 bower birds. They look young so I suspect juveniles, but they could be mother and child as they have the same colouring. I haven't seen daddy around anywhere so I don't think there is a next close by.

http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/bird/28

Vici! I thought you'd already left! Have a safe trip!

nest* but you probably worked that out.

Hello there everyone.
Heidi...sorry to hear about your foot!You and Bean would make a good pair.Have a great visit with Debby.

I just had a delightful visit with Debby and Rick. I just wish it could have been longer. She is one of the nicest people on the planet.

Morning folks...
6 1/2 hours before Vici's plane leaves... 1 day, 2hrs and 20 mins until touchdown in Melbourne... Nah... I'm not excited...
Vici rang last night to see how her bed was going... LOL...
She figured seeing as she was coming all this way to clean my house and work in the garden that that was the least I could do...
I really WILL put spiders in her bed... or short sheet it if she gives me too much cheek!

Nola we would make a good pair with our bung ankles and walking sticks... we are even the same vintage...
Heidi I am so glad you enjoyed Debby's visit.. I hope to meet her one day as well.... and you and IH... LOL

Gotta fly... have a BED to make and a path to clear to the front door...

Debby got to meet IH. He was actually on his best behavior.

Bean... how many hours of actual travel time does she have? I get confused with all the time zones she'll cross.

Good morning all - can't stay and chat - slow internet connection until Saturday - used up my allowance - too much Facebook? - nahhh!!
Heidi - glad you had a nice visit from Debby. Hope the foot is better soon.
Missed saying Bon Voyage to Vici - she'll be on her way by now.
Mariana - hello - nice to see you here
More to say but forgot - hi to Bean, Gail, Nola, Suzy, June, Suzanne, Tami, Julie, Stella, Brenda, Rolanda etc.