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Stay-at-Home (Week 10) / Learn-at-Home (Week 8)

I guess "stay-at-home" isn't exactly correct anymore.  This week, we began in Phase 1.5, then moved to Phase 2 of reopening on Friday.  A lot of businesses were free to open up again on Friday, including movie theaters, bowling alleys, etc.  Groups of no larger than 15 are okay, but social distancing is still necessary.  Just tonight, I heard a report that 35% of all people diagnosed with Covid-19 are asymptomatic - spreading the disease without knowing it.  I guess this is why testing is so important.  We are continuing to stay at home as much as possible, but I feel a little freer to go out shopping for groceries, at least.  

Caiden has been golfing A LOT at Papa's golf course, and last Sunday, he let us all tag along.  In fact, Chelan played with him, Noah, and Ty. This was the first time I have actually watched him play.  The girls took a few practice swings, too, for the first time.




School-wise, this was a big week - Tuesday was the last day of school for Caiden, Delaney, and me!  Hello summer!  It would have been the day for Cambry's 8th grade promotion as well, but instead, we watched the video she and her classmates put together and had s'mores in the backyard. It was actually a pretty nice way to celebrate!  

I handed out my class 'awards' on Monday, and that felt like a good wrap-up.  It was fun to see their reactions as they learned who had been voted for which award. 

Delaney's teacher, Mr. Krehbiel, celebrated his class that day by offering a free pizza from Keith's for each student.  We picked it up for supper, and she was able to say good-bye for the summer . . . we thought.  We found out later in the week that he actually retired!!  I guess he didn't want a lot of hype over it, and that really does fit his style pretty well.  



A nice banner from the Bluebird Backers
Her own pizza!  Actually, we all enjoyed it!





Speaking of hype, we did celebrate Mr. Fast's and Ilona's retirements on Wednesday.  It was so good to see people again!!  The social committees from both buildings had gotten together to figure out a little recognition, and Kacie had the idea of having a 'drive-by good-bye!'  She also put together the gifts for them with the help of Ilona's class and the USD 411 staff.  She put a lot of work into them, and they turned out beautifully!  We are sad that Delaney will not get to experience having her great-aunt teach her next year, but we are happy for Ilona and the adventures that await her.  And Mr. Fast definitely deserves his retirement after working so hard for our school for 24 years!




On Saturday morning, the girls and I went to pick up 3 kittens since we are officially down to zero cats!  We are loving these new additions:  Chessie, Willow, and Smudge.  So far, Biscuit wants very little to do with them, but they are getting plenty of attention from the kids!


The basement got new lights this week thanks to Chelan's electrical skills.  Is there anything he can't do?  He continues to amaze me!  Now we wait for drywall.
Now, on to summer!

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