iphoto update and first day of first grade

Well, despite Steve’s valliant attempts at ressucitation (thanks, Steve!), my iphotos are indeed gone forever. Sigh. I’m going to rebuild my library as best I can, so I’d like to make a request. If you have any fun digi photos from events you’ve attended with me, will you send them my way? If you were at What the Heck Fest, friend’s birthday parties, Blogger brunches, other fun shows, etc., I would love copies of your nice pictures. I think it would take the sting out of my iphoto disappearence. (It’s possible that talking about my “loss” is in bad taste, considering Katrina. I hereby acknowledge that losing my library is one mighty small peanut. But still.) My email address is wonderwillow@gmail.com. Much obliged.
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In other news, my students arrived today! They are so little, and they all showed me their loose teeth, and a group of boys went really deep with the pattern blocks, and all in all it was a success. It was just an open house today- a meet and greet if you will. Tomorrow we start classes for real, and students and teachers alike are PUMPED UP.
We had a faculty meeting this afternoon about the possibility of hosting some Hurricane refugees at the school. It’s sort of a big deal because we would waive the bazillion dollar tuition that families usually pay to attend this fancy private school. Each grade level decided how many students they could take while still maintaining the quality that comes with a small class-size. I think the expectation was that we would each take one or two kids. I was really proud when most teachers offered up spots for four or five students. It may not seem like much, but at a K-12 school it adds up. We’re also talking about fundraising for relief organization and other ways we can help out as a school community.
Liz’s wedding is coming right up! I bought my ticket yesterday, and it’s starting to feel real. I can’t wait to see old friends and do the funky chicken with my bestest ladies.