I think I'm ready for this first short week of school. I spent that last couple of days cleaning things out of the cupboards and tossing curriculum that was dated as old as 1987. I have 3 relatively solid plans for Wed-Fri, and what I learn about my students from these first few days will help shape next week. I am very excited to be back in the classroom full time, and I look forward to a very good year. The other middle school teachers are cool people, and I think we're going to make a good team. I intend to work closely with the other teachers, preparing students for the writing projects they will need to accomplish in the other classes. It's a fun and exciting challenge, and part of the reason I like teaching is figuring out what kids need to learn well.
Starting this year is a great deal easier than the first year I taught. I'm not nearly as nervous, and I think I'll be headed out to a friend's going away party in the barrio tonight. Our friend has been working with TEARS for 8 or 9 years, and is dearly loved by the people of Maria Auxiliadora. She will be missed, but I intend to keep her guitar good company while she's gone :0)
Let me know if you need a good Sub :)
ReplyDeleteWow... that'd be a heck of a commute :0)
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure the woody the woodpecker tshirt gave your students a great first impression. :P But I wouldn't worry, after the students you put up with your first year of teaching, everything else will be cake :)
ReplyDeleteJenessa, it's okay to admit your nestalga... I know you wish you were in 8th grade all over again :0)
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