Mar. 9, 2009 - Preparing for next year
I start my new job on Monday, March 9. Ever since I decided to re-enter the work force, I have been thinking ahead of things I can do to make life (and school) easier for us since I am hoping to continue homeschooling next year.
I went through all of my curriculum for next year, putting everything in one location. I have copied the table of contents on all textbooks and workbooks. (This is highly recommended for all high school classes.)
I have started a file for high school papers. I also took three workbooks to Staples to have them remove the binding and add a 3-hole punch to them. This was fairly inexpensive and will be very helpful next year. 
I printed out my lesson plans sheet for next year. It is a very generic paper I made on Word, but it works well for us since I have an "only." I have also printed out my attendance sheet for next year.
We should be finishing up this year's schooling shortly after spring break, followed with the yearly testing (Iowa Stanford Achievement Test) which will be done the first week of May.
I share with you what I have done because I know many of you will be taking spring break soon. Perhaps this will motivate you to look ahead and try to get better-organized for next year. I know that for me, having my "ducks in a row" can make starting a new school year more peaceful and less stressful.
Due to the huge adjustment that going to work will require in our home, this is the last week I will do the Homeschool Spotlight. I really need to keep my priorities in order, and blogging has immediately been placed toward the bottom of my list so that I can focus on my family and home as much as possible when I am not working. Thank you to those of you who participated in this meme. Also, I will not be able to visit those of you who post today. My work schedule is 10:30-7:00, so time won't allow me the opportunity.
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Mar. 10, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Twinkle Mom (Sunflower Faith)
Prayers to you and your new venture in life!
How ironic you posted about organization; With spring and a first year of homeschooling almost passed; I've learned a lot and one of the things we are focusing on is how we organize.
That's so great how you are able to print out your lessons...I need to start doing that and that may help get the one thing I can't get under control-lesson planning- more in line.
Praying all goes well for you and your meme will be missed!
