Four days with students down...137 left. Okay...so I don't really keep track, cause it's too much work, but that is the countdown for the time being. I get my students for 181 days. The first week of school came with its challenges, as students tested some of my procedures and were learning the rules of the room. The one rule I need to go over Monday is sitting in my red chair without permission, as I have a few girls who are trying to seat 3 in my chair...not sure I can deal with that. I have 24 students right now and would love to stay right there. It's a good number in a portable classroom. I had prepared myself for 30 students and was relieved when I didn't get 30. Without having pull-outs (music, P.E., library and computer) the first week, students were quickly restless and very tired by the end of the day. Teachers were even more tired! Each day, I left school between 3 and 4pm, feeling completely worn out. I was grateful to not have to come home to homework for my last graduate class as I started the school year. I am excited about this school year and look forward to all of the adventures that come with school. I will post some classroom pictures soon, just need to take them. :)
As for the end of summer...
Well summer is always fun, but as a person who likes routine, I am ready for the schedule that school brings. I have kept my 4.0 GPA in graduate school and have one class left! Graduation in November 15th. I am starting that countdown. My last class starts tomorrow. I am nervous, but know that I will do just fine, since I love learning and am motivated to keep that 4.0. I have my textbooks, notebook and folder ready to start my last three months of graduate school. It's amazing how quickly time flies. 21 months to have my Master's in Educational Literacy! I still have many people asking..."will you do a doctorate?"...well No. I have no need to have a PHD to teach elementary school children. It's not completely out of the cards, but for the time being I cannot wait to not be in school for myself. In the spring, I hope to find another volunteer band to play in and maybe take a few art classes next summer at the community college. Who knows! The possibilities are endless!
Craft fair season is around the corner...that also means Christmas is not too far away...I know...Christmas in August! Happy to make special orders for those loved ones and friends! Hats, scarves, blankets, jewelry...I am one of many trades.
I have loved reconnecting with old friends as the summer progressed...I have missed some of my UNM music peeps. Grateful that God puts people in our lives for a purpose....sometimes that purpose is clearly seen, other times it takes a while to see. Trumpet duets brought me back to one friend, while Facebook reconnected a friend from elementary school who now lives in England, lots of friends getting engaged (my bestie from high school-Love you!), married(way too many of you!) and having kids(friends and co-workers)...where does time go? Congrats to those who have had mile stones and exciting events happen in their lives this summer!
Much love!
Remember...make someone smile every day...you never know when you will be the sunshine for someone else's day.
Blessings!
Julie
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