the seasons are a changin’

I am happy to report that frost and snow have officially arrived in Borås!   This past Thursday after school, a mini snow storm graced the town.  While the flurries did not stick around, cool temperatures lingered to remind us of the fast-approaching winter.

After the delightful little snowfall, on Friday, the entire staff at school took a road trip across the country to attend a conference in Linköping.  At the conference, I had the opportunity to meet other math teachers working at other English schools around the country.  A large part of the day was spent discussing how to implement the Swedish grading scheme.  I found it reassuring to learn that I am not the only teacher struggling to understand how best to create and use the rubrics so students get valuable feedback about their progress.  While the conference was nice, I must admit that my favorite aspect of the day was being able to spend time with my colleagues.  There are some really awesome people at my school, so it was nice to have time to hang out with them.  

This upcoming week is Höstlov (fall break).  Because school is not in session, Julia invited me to come with her to visit her aunt and uncle in southern Sweden. We arrived last night, and were warmly welcomed into their cozy little home.  To be honest, I am not entirely sure what is planned for the week, but I think a visit to Copenhagen is in the mix as well as some lessons in cabbage-roll-making.  I am very much looking forward to the change of pace that this week will offer.