I seriously need more of this.
SO thankful that today was Friday, not sure if I could handle another day without a break.
I try to give a student the benefit but when it's the same problem day after day after day, I just have a hard time.
Got report cards out today, let's see how many come back signed (by actual parents) next week. I have a few students who have gotten in the bad habit of thinking they can pull one over on me with faking parent signatures. I am so shocked by this because at their age I can't imagine even THINKING of not showing my mom something that my teacher asked me to show her.
Thank you weekend.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sign?
Is it a sign when a car battery dies at 166696 miles? I mean I'm not a HUGE believer in supersitions, however that is odd.
I need to do report cards..... don't want toooo.
Done whining now.
I have the greatest husband in the world for sure! So lucky to have such a great man by my side, and such a support during all of our stresses with moving both across town, and across the world :)
I need to do report cards..... don't want toooo.
Done whining now.
I have the greatest husband in the world for sure! So lucky to have such a great man by my side, and such a support during all of our stresses with moving both across town, and across the world :)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Planning
I am beginning to plan our schools Read Across America Day! Oh, how I LOVE Dr. Seuss!
Can't wait, would love to hear about any ideas you have or things you have done in the past to honor the Seuss! We will start a paper count down chain on Tuesday next week. I really want to build up the excitement.
A little quote that I got to start my day from the first student I see "Do I have basketball practice today?"
My response although probably a little harsh was "I have no idea I'm not your mother" Whoops. Some days we handle ourselves better than others.
I was excited to be able to leave school this evening knowing that I already had a majority of things ready for the next day :) Maybe those 8 hours on Sunday really were worth it, especially if I can get home before dark this week!
More rain today, this poor state has gotten an inch in some places causing mudslides. Crazy to imagine for those of us from the Midwest.
Can't wait, would love to hear about any ideas you have or things you have done in the past to honor the Seuss! We will start a paper count down chain on Tuesday next week. I really want to build up the excitement.
A little quote that I got to start my day from the first student I see "Do I have basketball practice today?"
My response although probably a little harsh was "I have no idea I'm not your mother" Whoops. Some days we handle ourselves better than others.
I was excited to be able to leave school this evening knowing that I already had a majority of things ready for the next day :) Maybe those 8 hours on Sunday really were worth it, especially if I can get home before dark this week!
More rain today, this poor state has gotten an inch in some places causing mudslides. Crazy to imagine for those of us from the Midwest.
Monday, January 17, 2011
2 weeks back
The very first day back after break was an amazingly smooth day. Went by very fast with few bumps.
Our school has welcomed two new teachers that first week back. First hiring a teacher for the 6th graders so they can be pulled out of a 3 grade combination class and get the support and focus they need. They have had a very challenging elementary career with a lot of changes in teachers and lack of skill from some prior teachers. Then, our special education teacher resigned, and believe it or not the new teacher hired for 6th grade got a dual major in special education also. So yet another change for those 6th graders... that teacher to special education, and then a second hired for the 6th grade. Although they took the change a bit rough. I ultimately believe that this will be the best option for them. I am eager to see how things turn out for the 6th graders and the new special education teacher for both elementary schools in the district.
As for our class we have begun a new positive behavior system. I still will be doing our small economy with them, as many enjoy it and truly work hard to earn their money, and love choosing their prize. I have begun a tally system: I have each students name written on the window (as we are lacking white board space and the kids love that I write on the windows) they earn a tally every time I see them doing the right thing or working hard. Or if I see someone not doing the right thing, instead of calling them out I will silently walk over and give a tally to every other student. Once a student has earned 10 tally marks they get a slip to put their name on to enter our Friday Prize drawing. After 10 tallies the student starts over trying to earn another 10. They earn tallies throughout the week and Friday, near the end of the day I draw one slip out and that person wins a prize from the drawer. With extra incentive of double tallies if they get a compliment from another teacher. After drawing the slips are taken out to start each week fresh. I will let you know how this works out for our class.
Today I spent nearly 8 hours at school today finishing grading, all sorts of stuff, AYP exams, Unit test for our reading program, on top of the typical load. After grading I was able to get everything updated into the grade book. Desks were moved around, I am getting brave and trying my first attempt at mixing both grades throughout the room. I hope we last at least one day, with as much moving around and collaborative work we do it should work out alright.
Here's to the new year and the new semester!
Our school has welcomed two new teachers that first week back. First hiring a teacher for the 6th graders so they can be pulled out of a 3 grade combination class and get the support and focus they need. They have had a very challenging elementary career with a lot of changes in teachers and lack of skill from some prior teachers. Then, our special education teacher resigned, and believe it or not the new teacher hired for 6th grade got a dual major in special education also. So yet another change for those 6th graders... that teacher to special education, and then a second hired for the 6th grade. Although they took the change a bit rough. I ultimately believe that this will be the best option for them. I am eager to see how things turn out for the 6th graders and the new special education teacher for both elementary schools in the district.
As for our class we have begun a new positive behavior system. I still will be doing our small economy with them, as many enjoy it and truly work hard to earn their money, and love choosing their prize. I have begun a tally system: I have each students name written on the window (as we are lacking white board space and the kids love that I write on the windows) they earn a tally every time I see them doing the right thing or working hard. Or if I see someone not doing the right thing, instead of calling them out I will silently walk over and give a tally to every other student. Once a student has earned 10 tally marks they get a slip to put their name on to enter our Friday Prize drawing. After 10 tallies the student starts over trying to earn another 10. They earn tallies throughout the week and Friday, near the end of the day I draw one slip out and that person wins a prize from the drawer. With extra incentive of double tallies if they get a compliment from another teacher. After drawing the slips are taken out to start each week fresh. I will let you know how this works out for our class.
Today I spent nearly 8 hours at school today finishing grading, all sorts of stuff, AYP exams, Unit test for our reading program, on top of the typical load. After grading I was able to get everything updated into the grade book. Desks were moved around, I am getting brave and trying my first attempt at mixing both grades throughout the room. I hope we last at least one day, with as much moving around and collaborative work we do it should work out alright.
Here's to the new year and the new semester!
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