If you've been wondering where we've been the last few weeks, allow me to say four words in my defense, back to school chaos. I got the keys to my new classroom (new school) on August 10th, the same day as my last post. Coincidence? I think NOT! I have been toiling to prepare my classroom and lessons for all 32 of my new students. As in past years, I am sharing my job so that I will only be working Wednesday through Friday. Preparing a new room, collaborating with my job partner and grade level members, and learning the protocols of a new school have kept me busy to say the least. In addition, over the course of 10 days my vaccuum, dishwasher and coffee maker all decided it would be a good time to die. Between researching consumer report and visiting appliance stores it was like taking on a second job. Oh, and I still had two kids and all my usual chores to deal with. AAAAAAKKKKKKK! Well, before you get me fitted for a nice white coat with shiny silver buckles, I am doing great. The first week of school went beautifully. All the appliances are up and running (special thanks to Rob who rescued my from the edge of the precipice when the dishwasher installation fell through on Saturday.) I am loving my new school, the teachers, the students and the principal. I have a 4/5 combo again this year with over half the students in GATE (gifted and talented education program). I think this school will be a great fit for me and I am really looking forward to working with students again.
Tuesday is Jack's first day back at preschool and he is very excited to see his old friends and meet the new kids and teachers. Expect a back to school photo of him tomorrow.
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