Metra goes out to Flossmoor on the South Shore line. Dunno abobut Aurora.

As the bug stated, the Metra does indeed come out to Aurora. Where I live. Which means you need to let me know when you're here!

First day back to school and I can get on b.org this year!!! Last year, our filter blocked it. This year, it blocks the .net site. Whatev. I can get on that's all I care about.

oh dear ... I've gone over to the dark side and I'm collaborating with Fox. sigh ... it's because of the $#@@$#!!!!! Segways. They're doing a story on how dangerous the things are and I contacted them at JUST the right time. I feel kinds dirty.

Gronk....

Today DD pulled me aside to "talk privately" and then told me that I 'owed' a thank you to the AP who did the schedule change. (while I appreciate what she did, it could have been done weeks ago. The enrollment was obviously skewed and they were not working in my best interests) I also know that he lied to me and my kids today. He told me the AP was at school until after 6 pm yesterday working on changing the schedules and I know it was done before I left the school at 3:45. Then, three of my advanced student wanted to be in the 3rd block class with the other advanced kids. First he yelled at the kids before listening to them, then he threatened to just combine the class together again because they were 'ungrateful' and then he told them they didn't check the schedules they just moved some of the kids.

The rain from TS Fay is finally here. We are supposed to get pretty heavy rains here by tomorrow (easily 4-8 inches) and winds 40+ mph from the storm. The neighboring counties have canceled school tomorrow; however, not this district. I wonder how many parents will keep their kids home tomorrow. DH was told not to bother coming in to the plant. I, however, will have brave the elements and go to work at a school prone to leaks and flooding.

Please send the Brute Squad! Some heads need serious busting.

Fingers crossed that Fay blows the DD away, Gadget.

Fingers crossed that Fay blows the DD away, Gadget.

That would make so many people so happy. I would lead a happy dance of joy.

We are supposed to get pretty heavy rains here by tomorrow (easily 4-8 inches) and winds 40+ mph from the storm. The neighboring counties have canceled school tomorrow; however, not this district.

Are you freakin' kidding me?

May the bastard step in a puddle with a convenient electrical cord lying in it. No, I'm not feeling particularly bad Karma for saying this. Anyone who yells at students in order to deflect responsibility deserves to become a crispy critter.

Are you freakin' kidding me?

Wish I was. UF is closed tomorrow, Santa Fe CC is closed, Marion County schools are closed, Central Florida Community College is closed. Citrus County Schools? OPEN!

I'm sure the evil principal will be dithering around trying to look like he cares. With each day I loathe him more and more. All 3 of our AP's look miserable as do most of the teachers and staff.

I'm sure the evil principal will be dithering around trying to look like he cares. With each day I loathe him more and more. All 3 of our AP's look miserable as do most of the teachers and staff.

::wishes she had voodoo doll...::

VICTORY!

I just got a message from the school superintendent. Emergency Weather Services advised her that it wouldn't be safe for the busses to run tomorrow and that they were recommending we not have school. I'm glad the kids aren't going to have to be out in this but outraged that the superintendent wouldn't make the call earlier. It doesn't inspire trust or faith in the leadership or the system.

It was decided, however, that administration and 12 month employees are going to have to go to work so DD will have to go to school tomorrow. Sometimes the universe has a strange sense of humor. I'll smile about that while I'm warm and dry at home.

GG that's insane. Leon, Wakualla, Gadsden, Taylor, Suwanee (they closed early today), and a couple other counties I can't remember are all closed,

It's one reason work is closed today.

If I was a parent of one of your kids I'd be pissed off. Especially if my kid was one he yelled at.

It sucks that people like that are in the school system. Mom had to deal with a real ass hole who had a lot to do with the special ed stuff, he'd love to deny things or requests, things that kids were legally entitled to, and make someone like Mom tell the parents, then he'd swoop down and be the hero. Not to mention he harassed and sexually harassed an employee to a nervous breakdwon, she never sued because she was so emotionally exhausted. He'd say stuff like "I'm not staring at your breat, ther'e something on your shirt." Good ol boys network protected him.

But then she left, got another job and ended up making nearly 6 figures doing consultanting but still an ass. Florida seems to attract them.