Today I am going to be away from home from about 6 AM until at least 9 PM...as an assistant principal a 15 hour day is not unheard of at all, but it does take some getting used to! Today, however, is not just long but has elements in place I would call "intense."
First is a meeting with some fellow administrators who are also believers...this will be a good, fatty meal at Waffle House, so no problems there. Next there is a school-wide assembly during which 200 7 and 8 year olds are going to be singing to 400 3-11 year olds. I run sound, which means anything can happen...especially feedback. After that I will be meeting with some children regarding some name calling, which is a typical part of the AP job. The difference in this case is that the children both have severe challenges in their home and the hurt they feel runs very deep and comes out in some very challenging ways. Reading between the lines...this will be intense! After school the teachers are sharing their achievement data with the each other, the administration and Central Office staff (maybe even the Superintendent). This is a mid-year check to see how children are progressing academically. Hopefully this will be good news! Finally, the evening Chorus concert. Set-up, run sound, tear down...hopefully now feedback!
By 9 PM I should be headed home.
God definitely calls us to a rigorous life! But in the midst of it all I hope to find rest and peace. So far so good...7 1/2 hours of sleep last night!
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