First the sign, now this?

Second full week of school! And you know I have to say it’s not too horrible, you know now that I’m not completely lost.

But I don’t want to talk about AQ today. I want to talk about Nazareth. Well actually I want to talk about the front of Nazareth, aka, what’s up with the fence?

I actually saw the fence for the first time this week but I had heard about it before. People told me that it doesn’t go all the way back to the building. So when I saw it for the first time, I expected to see this ugly fence that went back to the front walk right outside the door. Instead I see a pointless wall of iron that only goes back a few feet. I’m pretty sure that any 5-year-old could figure out how to walk around if they really want to get to the other side. Also I have seen someone get a gutter ball while bowling…. while the bumpers were up. If someone can do that, I’m sure someone else could get a ball around a fence.

A lot of people have been saying “oh the fence is for safety. They don’t want kids to run into the road.” I get that. And yes it is important that they are safe. But it kind of hurts to see your school fenced up, even if the fence doesn’t go all the way around.

~Miss Naz~

Want to know what bugs me?

Made it through week two. Of course I almost got detention again….

Teachers are OK but they really make you miss the Naz teachers like A LOT.

OK, now that I reviewed a few thoughts, here is what I really want to say this week. This is for any AQ people (and maybe BK people.) The one thing that is bugging me the most this year is when I ask for help. Here are a few conversations:

ME: Hi. If I wanted to ask someone about (lets say senior retreat,) who would I go to?

AQ: Go see Mrs.________. (To next person) Can I help you?

So now I have to go find someone else:

ME: Hey. Do you know where to find Mrs._________?

AQ: Yes. She is in her office. (Walks away)

Yet another person:

ME: Do you know where Mrs. __________’s office is?

AQ: Down the hall to the left.

Finally we are getting somewhere:

ME: (walks to office)

POST-IT NOTE: I am currently out of my office. Please come back later.

AAAAAAAAAA!!!! It bugs me to no end when I ask someone where something is and they give me an answer that only means something to someone who goes to school there! I mean no one is being rude at all! They are trying to be helpful but just saying the name of a place doesn't help us much. So here is what I want to say: Please AQ, BK, etc. please if we ask you where something or someone is, please give us directions, not just the name of a place. Names of places mean nothing to us! It’s like if you walked up to someone and asked “Do you know where the governor is?” and they said “Yes. He is at home.” Well that still doesn’t tell you how to find him! Great, he is at home, where’s that? There have been days where I have walked in circles for 10 minutes trying to find someone before I gave up. Also I know that I’m not the only one who this has happened to.

OK, that’s all I have to say on that. But I do have to say: missing Naz more and more everyday.

~Miss Naz~

Review of First Few Days

YES! Made it through the first 3 days of school at AQ. I’ll admit, It’s tough! Not the classes, the classes are fine, I mean the rules! I’m being honest, I have managed to make it through high school without getting detention. I come to Aquinas and I’ve already had a few warnings just in the first two days! Yikes! Also, sometimes getting to class can be impossible. Try making it through a crowd of football players! It’s like you get to class, throw your books on the ground and scream TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!

But I will admit, so far it is not that bad. I mean it’s not Nazareth, but it’s not high school from hell either. I had so many students who helped me find classes during the day and teachers are very understanding and know that we have no idea where we are going. I think this year will be fine for everyone once we get used to it a little more.

So how is your high school experience so far? It doesn’t matter if you went to AQ, BK, or Mercy. Tell us what it’s like. Also if you are an alumni from any of these schools, maybe if you have any tips or advice you could share those too.

Speaking of advice, here’s mine. If you’re at AQ, avoid the second floor at all costs, unless of course your class is on that floor. It is literally better to take the long way by walking that stretch on the first floor and then going up to the second floor. Trust me.

Happy to be back!

~Miss Naz~

Welcome Back!

Well it has been an amazing summer! I had an awesome time and I hope all of you did too! Tomorrow is the very last day of summer before we all have to start at our new schools and I am totally getting nervous. But hey, senior year, got to make it rock!
So what are your thoughts about this year? Looking forward to it? Or would you rather just have another summer?
Hope to see you even more during the year! Now I have to go! Still finishing all of this summer work. More stories to come once school starts.
~Miss Naz~