With the leaves in full color, perhaps even past full color, I figured this past week was a great week to do my hiking and orienteering unit. Some teachers gave me a hard time but you would not believe how much one can get out of a brisk walk through the woods. Tuesdays and thursdays I teach 10 classes including my 5th grade girls. With pedometers being introduced this week, I thought it might be cool to see how many miles I actually walked while teaching on a tuesday or thursday. Through 8 classes, I had already walked just shy of 9 miles. Needless to say, the students and I were beat. My students are truly enjoying the simplicity of a hike.
After a great week that included my first "flu bug" of the year, I returned to Eau Claire for the opening day of pheasant season. Every time I return to Eau Claire, I am always looking to see where Altoona football is in action. Having student taught, coached and subbed in Altoona, there are many great connections that I love to keep in touch with. I stopped in at the game to initially see Matt, but had the chance to also see Altoona (Jon and Durka) finally beat up on a team instead of the other way around. . .(kidding guys). I also had the chance to talk and catch up with Ali, Ariel and Mo. . .along with many other students I had while teaching there. As I was leaving the game, I got into my car and realized how much my life has been influenced by the students I have taught and the athletes I have coached. These people, really become a part of your life and there is a sincere care that develops from your time with them. A care that says "I would do anything to make sure these young adults get the best in life". It was a bitter sweet feeling I got leaving Altoona's football field. In one way, I cannot help but miss my connections at Altoona. In another way, I am very excited to experience the relationships I will establish in Spooner. I hope all is well with whoever is reading this and you can appreciate your relationships as much as I am trying to!
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aww Sturgie! you are such a great guy and i miss you dearly...i used to come and visit you everyday almost and now i see you what maybe once a month:( it was really nice seeing you at the football game too. and i miss our crazy talks..haha
love,
Ariel(your favorite)
p.s.-you have to keep me updated with everything!
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