Friday, July 25, 2008

Good news! Good news!

So after my whole dramatic story of taking and failing the music test twice I was sure I'd have to wait to teach music till next year. Then I got a phone call. The principal at the same school I'm the librarian at called me on Tuesday and asked if I had registered for the next test. I told him I hadn't because I was in no hurry to take it again because I couldn't do anything till next year. Then he told me to register and take it because he talked to the district HR and told them that he wanted me as the music teacher. They gave him the OK and I am officially the new music teacher. I take the test again next Saturday (Aug. 2nd). Here's hoping I can take it and pass it and FINALLY be done with it! But I was just SO happy! I get to work 4 days a week and make more money! How is that not a dream come true? I've been in the music room all week cleaning and organizing everything. The kids start on Aug. 11th so I have just about 2 1/2 weeks to get ready. Thank you, Austin and Reagan for you're continued prayers! And no, Alicia, this has not been an elaborate plan to get out of camping! I am so excited. Thanks, folks, for all of your love and support!

10 comments:

Yvonne said...

That's SO awesome, Gretchen!! Congratulations!!! :)

Mythreesons said...

Oh, Gretchen, I'm thrilled for you! Congratulations. I think I can honestly say that would be such an awesome job. I would love it. Yeah for answered prayers and blessings!

Kimball Family said...

Well....I'm still really disappointed about cancelling our camping trip, but I am SO happy that everything has worked out so well. Good luck next Saturday!

Mark and Tara Christiansen said...

You're going to be the best music teacher. I wish my kids could learn from you. Thanks for the birthday phone call it was so great talking with you. Talking to you made it seem that we were all still together. Do you want to come over for a Friday night movie?Ü

Unknown said...

great news! congrats!

Dave, Arielle, Grayson and Ashlynn said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! That is such awesome news!!!! Less work- more money is always a great thing:) You'll be teriffic!

Hineman Family said...

Hi Gretchen,
Love the Blog. How's it going? Ricks was so long ago. It's sooo cool to be able to see how life turned out for everone. Glad to see you are all doing well. Take care
Tami


PS-chech out my blog and look at my movies. I made a b-day gift/movie for Brandy and you are in some of the pics. Have fun

Erin said...

Congrats! I am very happy for you! Good luck with the upcoming school year to both you and Chris!

Robyn said...

CONGRATS! So happy you got it! What a fun job and you will be great!

Julie said...

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you. I hope you passed just so you don't have to think about it any more! I hope this year is perfect for you.