I may have mentioned my deal with the universe, the one where, if the Universe let me stay in 6th grade, I would go to Outdoor School this year and not grumble about it.
There were many reasons why I didn’t go last year. one of them had to do with compensation. Teachers had to be away from home for three nights, with no financial compensation and I was going to be out-of-pocket for Lucy’s boarding fees. All teachers were given was an additional personal day.
Yesterday, at my union meeting I found out that we are going to be remunerated for those three nights at a rate that made me cheer.
I have several months yet to think up the woodsy name I will put on my wood cookie nametag.
Look out Outdoor School. Here I come!
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