Thanksgiving

"Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." Psalm 100:3-5.

Today marks the nice little half day before Thanksgiving, and might I say, Thank God. I have so much to do this weekend -- relax is only a small fraction of it all, unfortunately. The school is almost empty; only the Admissions Director and I remain as one of my students has finally departed after a nice pre-next-Tuesday-test review session. Two classes took quizzes today. And the school's prayer service, while perhaps not as "revival" in spirit as what I had originally envisioned when I pictured what would take place, was a pleasant affair. The students were well-behaved, paid attention, and participated in the worship experience.

As a point of interest before I end my half-day post, many of you may remember my post regarding the Student Senate's first meeting with a quorum. Well, like the Italian government, the President has lost her command of a majority confidence in her legislature and the CTK Prep government has fallen after a majority of the student Senators failed at least one of their classes the first marking period. There was enough time for them to organize a food drive and carry it out. And then they fell. New elections of eligible students (meaning none who failed any of their classes) resulted in two of six seats being filled in two classes, five of six in another, and all six with a few to spare in another class. The Senate now has 15 seats filled out of a possible 24. Presidential elections will be next week and then we'll see how long this government lasts. Quorum obviously will be tougher to get, so the school may be facing an uphill battle. But those ejected for academic reasons now understand how serious the school is about academics. And those who remain, well, let's just say that I'm pleased with their hard work and attitude.

Now then, time for my four day weekend. Thank goodness.