Say 'Good-bye' to Summer!
Do you know that Christmas song that goes...
"It's that time of year......"??
Well, there isn't any snow in sight, but that phrase keeps swaying in my brain... because it IS that time of year! School is in session! For me, it means tomorrow I'm officially back at work (although, as any teacher will tell you, we probably put in close to 30 hours working in our rooms before our contract even starts). I have to unpack everything I packed up at the end of May. Desks, chairs, new materials, text books, tables, games, manipulatives, computer stations, trash cans, files, carts, book cases, and on, and on and on.... I also get to figure out how to arrange 27 desks in a room that ideally holds about 22. 
So much to do. So very much to do. And that doesn't even begin the decorating part.
But...
I love it! This is like a second home to me. I love my job. The kiddos that teach me just as much as I teach them. The families, many of whom return with siblings for another two years with me. My colleagues who are surpassed by no others. My principal who leads her field....and does it with compassion....for everyone. There is no other job in the world I'd rather do....and I give thanks daily for having the best job, at the best school, with the best people in the world. I wouldn't change A THING about my job... not a thing! A lucky gal am I!
*With the stroke of a pen, it came to an end. May God bless us all, give us strength and keep us safe.
7 comments:
You are a wonderful teacher, I hope your parents know how blest they are to have such a loving & dedicated teacher for their children. Have a fantastic school year with your "new" kids.
Your room looks so very cute...and I'm sure becomes even cuter with all your talented creativity (and that of the kids as well!) I love to hear it when people are so excited and satisfied with their jobs...YAY for you!!!
Your classroom looks so cool. Makes me wish I was a kid again! The summer sure has flown by, hasn't it? BTW, I'm reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer too! (My 14-year-old insists I should read it!) Stephenie Meyer is going to be in town next week for a book signing. I can't wait to meet her!
I wish you could of seen the big smile on Aly's face when we went to the school and I read from the list who her teacher is going to be! And, then when she got your letter in the mail, and I read it to her...she squealed with delight when she realized she would get to have you for 2 years!!!
I think we are the lucky ones! I am excited to be back at work with you.
PS I just read both of those books, and can't wait to read the 3rd one. Where is the author going to be next week? I would love to go meet her.
oh I'm so glad you put a picture of your classroom up........... brings back so many memories! I wish I could be there............good luck to you and the start of a new year. It is so great to have a job where every year is a new beginning!!
J
I would have loved to have you teach any of my boys. Your classroom is coming together. I'd love the decorating part...which reminds me that I need to call my mother in law and help her set up her classroom. She teaches 4th grade in Casa Grande. I have a sister in law who teaches in Gilbert.
Cole is going to go to a new school here in Maricopa that was just finished being built. I really hope he gets a good teacher. I know how much power the teacher has in his attitude towards school.
I hope things are going well for you.
I started back to school on the third as well. It is exhausting getting ready for the little darlin's isn't it? Your classroom looks simply divine. Those lucky ducks who enter will have a wonderful year. What grade do you teach? Good Luck!
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