Schedule Changes

Got the e-mail with the new schedules for this coming school year.  Anyone who knows me knows I don't like change!  First, I'm losing the BEST enrichment time primary grades could have :(  It was great while it lasted but I knew it was bound to go away.  The hardest change will be lunch.  Our lunch is now 45 minutes later than it has been for years.  Boy, these kids will be HUNGRY come lunch time being so much after their schedule ~ and so will their teacher! 

I'm sure these changes will be great once we get used to our new schedules and in a routine.  A big positive is that the kids will have less time in the classroom after lunch.  We'll have an hour less of class time during the time of day when students begin to tire and check out.  Just be sure the kids have snacks to eat during recess!

Now that I have my set schedule, it's time to start scheduling the classroom reading and math times.  I love this part of my job, the planning and scheduling!  Only 30 more days until school starts!

Best Week Ever!

This has probably been one of the best weeks I have had in a very long time!  Teacher Appreciation Week started off with a group of parents surprising me and my students with my favorite breakfast of all time.  Then, National Day of the Teacher was a huge hit as our admin and parent booster club gifted us with iPads and Apple TVs!  Although I've had the Apple TV for a month now; I'm excited because I've learned we are now switching over to Google in Education for so many of our resources.  Many people wouldn't be as excited as I am, but it means I have new technology to learn and I love exploring and learning new things (especially if they will help make me more productive.)!  At this moment in time, I am feeling very blessed to be a teacher at my school and very thankful to our admin and parents!