Some say that "change is a good thing"....... well, lets hope so. Two years ago I started out at Marshall as a 4th grade teacher. It was a 'good thing'. I love the people, the students and my job. Now, I've been given the opportunity to go back to teaching 6th grade. I'm not sure what is in store for me but I'm willing to embrace 'the change'.
Previously I taught Reading and Math in Winfield at the Intermediate School. I loved it then and plan to love it again. This year, I will be teaching Language Arts/Reading only. One of the positives is that by being the only teacher in 6th grade teaching these subjects, I will get to see every student each day. Yeah! As a 4th grade teacher I only got to see a handful of the 4th graders for a variety of subjects.
I'm also blessed to have the same group of students this year that I had my first year at Marshall. They were a good group then and I'm sure that, as they have matured, they will be even better this year!
There are even more positives, like being closer to the restroom and the office, that I'm slowly discovering. LOL! As the year begins, I'm sure that I will find that I do love 6th grade just as much as before. After all, it's the students and their smiles that make my job a blessing!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Did someone say "Enrollment"?
Wow! It's hard to believe that school is just around the corner. Today, I'm sitting at enrollment and doing a little people watching. It's fun to see the differences in reactions of parents and students as they enter the school.
Most parents are anxious to get the buses rolling to school. They love their kiddo's but some say they just can't get as much done at home when the kids are underfoot. Meanwhile, the students would like to put the brakes on and enjoy a few more weeks of summer. Many of them share my way of thinking-- anxious to see their friends/students but not quite as anxious for the work that is sure to follow.
Enrollment is from 9am-8pm today, August 8th, 2013. Open house will take place on August 19th from 6pm-7pm. Students can bring all of their supplies with them to open house and put them away so there is not so much to carry the first day of school.
Last but not least, school starts on August 20th. School doors unlock at 7:40 and students are considered tardy if they arrive to their classroom after 8:20. Help prepare for 'back to school' by getting into a routine for bedtimes and early rise.
Can't wait to see everyone soon!
Most parents are anxious to get the buses rolling to school. They love their kiddo's but some say they just can't get as much done at home when the kids are underfoot. Meanwhile, the students would like to put the brakes on and enjoy a few more weeks of summer. Many of them share my way of thinking-- anxious to see their friends/students but not quite as anxious for the work that is sure to follow.
Enrollment is from 9am-8pm today, August 8th, 2013. Open house will take place on August 19th from 6pm-7pm. Students can bring all of their supplies with them to open house and put them away so there is not so much to carry the first day of school.
Last but not least, school starts on August 20th. School doors unlock at 7:40 and students are considered tardy if they arrive to their classroom after 8:20. Help prepare for 'back to school' by getting into a routine for bedtimes and early rise.
Can't wait to see everyone soon!
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