The Week Ahead: 10.10 to 10.15

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience

in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself,

"I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along."

Eleanor Roosevelt

Although the end of last week felt somewhat normal again in our day-to-day routines, it was the end of what felt like to me a very, very long two-week stretch. I've been glad for a weekend to reset and hope that this upcoming week fully feels like more of a normal week...I think we can all use that!

Having our class pictures this week reminds us how precious little time is left in our season. Next week is our Senior Night, and then things quickly start to fade from there. Having 4 weeks until Conference and 6 weeks to State sounds like a long time, but will go lightning fast: that's 19 practices until Conference and 11 until Conference taper starts...crazy! With so little time left, we need to be sure that we are very focused on every little detail that can set us up for success. Are we honing in good habits on each push off, breakout, finish, approach, hurdle, and entry? When asked to give our all, are we truly giving 100% and facing the fears that we have, facing the pain that we may incur?Are we getting enough rest? Are we keeping up on school work? In short, are we maximizing every possible opportunity to allow us to reach our potential? We've been on a great journey, but we need to heighten our focus in the practices that remain...


Tuesday 10.11

• Pictures With Mrs. Heeres
• Right after school, meet Mrs. Heeres in front of the office for class pictures.
• You probably want to communicate with the rest of your class if you're planning on matching, etc.
• Seniors:
• You will be taking group and individual pictures.
• Remember to send Mrs. Heeres a favorite senior or non-swimming picture for the senior night display. She can be reached by email at heeres@charter.net.
• Meet Away @ Zeeland
• This is a provide your own transportation location, so make sure you have a ride that can get you to Zeeland on time!
• Meet in the entrance at 5:10pm for devotions.
• Warm Up @ 5:30pm. Meet Start @ 6:30pm.

Wednesday 10.12

• Trip to Pine Ridge!
• We will be playing math games with Diane Riemersma and Michelle Hirdes' fourth graders! Brush up on your multiplication facts...
• We meet at the West end of Main Street at 12:30pm to head to Pine Ridge and will leave at 1:05pm to get back to the high school for our 7th Hour Block.

Saturday 10.15

• Saturday Practice!
• In the water from 7:00 to 9:00am.
• Breakfast to follow, so make sure to plan rides accordingly.