Monday, August 31, 2009

We're Off...

I have officially started my 8th year of teaching third grade (11th year of teaching). Kyndra has officially became a 1st grader. And Kylee has joined her buddies at pretty school.


-I love my new room (that would be my 6th new room at my school), I love my class, and I love all the sights, sounds, and smells of school in the fall (not to be confused with the springtime smells P.U.). And, I love love love my Promethean Board. I don't like leaving my girls!!! Thank goodness the day in the life of a teacher exceeds the speed of light and the aches of missing my girls aren't felt much during the day.


- Kyndra has been filled with anxiety about the school year. Her fears subsided a bit right after open house, but returned shortly after. I was worried for her (I don't know where her worrying comes from), but never fear she "LOVES" first grade. "It is better than the best!" Most of the details are unknown of course, but she has been playing school all afternoon with Kylee. I think I am getting a glimpse into her classroom. The discipline policy is clear in my mind as Kylee is not the greatest pupil. I do believe there is also some sort of sign language to use the restroom.

-Kylee, oh Kylee has started back to pretty school much to her dismay. She informed us that a lot of the kids in her class don't really like her. My curiosity sparked, I asked her why that was. She said she just couldn't understand why since she is the nicest girl in her class and the best listener. Hmmm, I just don't know why the kids are a little put off. That part is funny... the tear filled, clawmarked, screaming drop offs... NOT SO CUTE. Doesn't help with the guilt factor.

Here she is ready to go... this is not what she picked out to wear, but her choice outfit required ironing that was just not happening this morning... maybe tomorrow.
Back to school bash...


And now I must go, I am supposed to be cleaning the super dirty trailer for our upcoming Labor Day trip. Whose idea was it to plan a trip the first weekend after school starts??? I'm sure it will be just what the doctor ordered when the time comes.

Have a great first week of school all of you school goers and educators!

3 comments:

Taunya said...

I just can't get over the fact that Kyndra is in 1st grade! WOW! Kylee will soon be as excited as Kyndra is, I just know it.

Back to school party... what a great idea! Looks like fun.

When are we going to have your birthday lunch?

:)

Anne said...

Yeah for first grade. I am actually *really* excited about doing first grade with Kyndra. It isn't as good as it would be if she was in my class, and it isn't as good as teaching with you, but it is still good, GREAT!

Though Kylee may be the cause of your two grey hairs...(I'm sure I got them all) I would be terrible sad if she changed one bit. She delight me from my nose to my toes...

Camping...heck, it's just a few nights and I don't care if no one changes clothes or if we eat PBJ & hot dogs all weekend. We deserve the break~!

Here's to day two...

Lindsay said...

Well - another GREAT year ... that is sure to be one of the BEST you've ever had!

I can feel your enthusiasm just by reading your little tidbits!! :)

Know that you're a GREAT teacher who is blessing the socks off of a lot of sweet kids!! :)