Aug. 28th: IT HAS BEEN A HOT HOT WEEK ON THE TENNIS COURTS!

WE CUT DOWN ON ALOT OF EXTRA RUNNING DRILLS-- THE HEAT HAS BEEN OVER A 100 ON THE COURTS-----------

We have four new players-- and they are making progress---hard workers--- Derwin came back to us and Ruben has been a blessing--as usual.

Rachel and Xavier are going to play mixed doubles and they are both seniors----in team tennis-- you play doubles and singles---- 19 matches--- long long afternoons and we start Sept. 7th at GCM--we have to travel because we have two courts and the college has classes that afternoon.


Wed. was not the best one sister hit another with a tennis ball in the throat and neck area--accident--
Trainer said that she would be sore--bruised------ La Porsa is going strong. Just so happened that I had a iced towel around my neck-- and transferred to her neck-- kept the swelling down.

My Health Classes have been great-- small in number-- but climbing every day----More are on the roll for next week--- We have started the TNT unit-- Towards no more tobacco use--activities have been fun-- ended the week with two good video's on the dangers of tobacco use-- was a net success.

THIS YEAR IS STARTING OUT GREAT. New Administration and new principal, Dr. Williams, is on the ball-- I have been teaching 39 years and my 40th has been the best beginning ever-- shirt tails on in--pants are above the hips--no phones or electrical devices anywhere---everyone is working together and that is NO Tolerance for being rude and disrespectful to teachers or staff. This is going to be a GREAT year for North Forest High School. What a great year to retire-- going out on a high note.

UIL PAPERWORK IS DUE----PHYSICAL AND ALL FORMS---- CANNOT GIVE OUT EQUIP. OR CLOTHES---- HAVE 4 OUT OF 18 PLAYERS-------GET THIS DONE THIS WEEKEND OR MISS PRACTICE TO GET IT ACCOMPLISHED ASAP.

SEE YOU MONDAY AND PRAY FOR COOLER WEATHER!

READ AN INTERESTING QUOTE: A COACH HAS TO LOVE HER PLAYERS-- BUT THE PLAYERS HAVE TO LOVE EACH OTHER. Like that one.