Catching up!

I've been falling down on my blogging duties! I see it's been nearly a week since my last update!

Here's what's been happening around campus...

Last Saturday B.O.T.H. hosted our Halloween carnival. There was a ton of work put into converting the cafeteria into the carnival and the hallway into a haunted house. Kudos to all the parents and students who put in many hours of work. It was well attended and I think we can officially stamp it a resounding success!

We have had many new students in the last week (7, if my math is correct) and they have been adjusting well. We have had a few move out of the area, so our numbers are remaining relatively constant, just new faces.

On Tuesday night we had Dr. Stolp, the county health officer, come to our school to host the first of several community forums on the H1N1 flu virus. It was very informative and covered a variety of topics related to the flu virus, historical lessons, vaccinations, and the county's response to the H1N1 virus. This virus seems to have a more pronounced effect on young people. Therefore the county is targeting youngsters with their school-based vaccination clinics. The first of these clinics was at Pinecrest school last week. Twain Harte and Black Oak are slated for November 9th.

Coming up this week is the highly anticipated Halloween parade through downtown Twain Harte. I'm told it's tradition for the principal and superintendent to lead the parade (I'm also told the grand tour through downtown lasts about 7 minutes). I've been asking students what they think would be a good costume for me to wear. I've had several suggestions ranging from Michael Jackson to Cinderella. The Cinderella suggestion comes from one of the kindergarten students who continually addresses me as "Mrs. Mayers." Is my manliness being questioned here?