It's my first Sunday of summer vacation. Sunday night feels so different when you're on vacation. It's still time though to link up with Jennifer for:

http://mrslaffinslaughings.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-peek-at-my-week-6-29-14.html

I have to make a decision whether or not to take this class the week after July 4th. Here's the information from the Responsive Classroom web site:

The Responsive Classroom Course

Become a more effective teacher by learning research-based strategies that lead to:

Engaging academic instruction
Better classroom management
Positive learning communities

This interactive, highly practical 28-hour course is our new and improved entry-level training. It gives classroom and special area teachers everything needed to start using core Responsive Classroom teaching practices. This 4-day course replaces Responsive Classroom Level I.

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Here's some background information:

1. The class costs $729, and you have to pay more to take it for 3 credits - which I would want to do so I can get on a higher pay scale.

2. The class is about a 45 minute drive from my house.

I'm just wondering if it's worth taking this class. Do any of you have any insights either way?

It's time to get serious about cleaning and organizing my house. I started last Friday by cleaning the refrigerator.

This week I'll be getting A LOT of practice cleaning and organizing.

On Friday I'll be having a small, family barbecue. Later in the afternoon, we'll be going to a parade, and at night, there will be fireworks at the lake.

Have a wonderful week! Happy 4th of July!