Is It Friday Yet?

School Has Started.................................

2008-08-28T18:34:00.000-07:00

Check out Nicholas. He spent last Saturday night with Granny and Papo. I thought I did pretty good getting this shot. He would not be still so that I could take his picture.

I'm worn out. It's only the third day of school. How can 12 students wear you out this much? They don't listen, they don't follow directions, they never stop talking, and all they want to do is play. Can you believe it? I've even had a parent conference about a child's behavior. I was not going to let this student continue his ways. His mother cried. I think I would cry too.

Stacy Miller, the PE aide said the kids were from HE double hockey sticks. I just laughed as I'm laughing now. I can't imagine why she would say such a thing.

Now onto new things. What a great week it has been as a team. I think we work very well together and I appreciate how everyone is stepping up to help as much as they can. Dismissal gets better each day. Hopefully the routine will start sinking in and they will know where to go.

Have you eaten in the new lunchroom yet? I love it, but I wish there was a television. I would really like to see the end of the View or news. Maybe we can suggest it.

I hope for our sakes, the hurricane does not come to Houston. I don't want to make up any school days.

Sitting on Friday

2008-08-22T20:13:00.000-07:00

I can truly say that I have sat enought for the last week to last me the next month. Of course when I need to sit next week I won't be able to. That's how it usually is.

It seems we have been back longer than just one week. I guess I feel that way since I spent last week up at school as well. My choice. I like being in the mix of things and helping others.

I was quite surprised to find that I had been elected to the DEC. I reallly wanted it and was quite pleased that I had won. It will be interesting attending the meetings and seeing the interworkings of our school district. I want to thank everyone who voted for me. I really appreciate your support. It means alot to me.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Rest!

Four Down, One To Go

2008-08-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

Woohoo! The week is almost done. I've lived my whole life waiting for Fridays. As a student, as a teacher, a mother, or as a wife. Weekends are just necessary. They allow us to rejuvanate and continue the life we have chosen. I try to do things on the weekend that I don't do during the week. This weekend my grandson will be staying over on Saturday night. Just some quality time for me and a little rest for his mom and dad.

Today was a pretty good day except for the rain. I'm thinking I must have moved to the rainforest because my backyard is soaked. I am so tired of wiping 8 paws each time they go out, but what's a dog mom to do. I know I would never want to live in Seattle. I couldn't handle all the rain.

Our team ate lunch together today. I believe that only happened once last year. I am being very positive this year and will not let anything or anybody ruin it for me. It's a new year and a new attitude and I have felt so good everyday. I go home and know that I gave my best and put others before me. I also feel like myself again. I'm not having to walk on eggshells. I trust people again, and that's important for me.

Administration has made very few changes this year and they continue to treat us as adults. In the past I didn't feel that way. I like how they listen and take our suggestions. They also have allowed us to work in our rooms and not just kept us in meetings for the heck of it!

I agreed with Tiffany about the dress code for teachers. I know I'm old, but I don't want to see other peoples underwear or cleavage. I'm glad she said something and maybe this year, teacher dress will be better.

Sitting, sitting, sitting

2008-08-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

It was a very long day. We sat and listened to lots of information that we will need to be successful this year. It started raining really hard at 10am. The trees were going back and forth. It was a very big storm .

I ate lunch with Sue and Beth Ann today. They treated me for assisting with their lesson plans this past year. I like being on the free lunch program. Beth Ann use to work at Genoa and we miss her terribly! She is so funny and always made us laugh. She is looking forward to her new year as well.

Tonite I will be laying on the couch watching the Olympics. I didn't bring anything home to work on for school. I know that's surprising.

My First Blog

2008-08-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Today my friend Chiara admitted she was a blogger. I've read them before, but never knew how to do it. Well, here I am. I read hers and now I'm hooked. I can think of all kinds of things I want to write about. Thanks Chiara for letting me see yours and inspiring me!

Yesterday it was back to school for me. Today was our second day of inservice. I can't tell you how much better it is with Tiffany as our principal. She is so calming and hasn't forgotten what it's like to be a teacher. She finds good in everything and as she said today, "I'm not a shark." She's there to support us, not bite us.

I love this week of school without the students because we go out to eat at lunch. Next week I will be cramming my food in my mouth in about 20 minutes. My lunch time is the same as last year. In fact my whole schedule is the same. Good! I don't have to remember something new.

We have two new team members this year. I think it will be a great year. I hope to be inspired and challenged by my new students this year. I also can't wait to see my past students. I just can't believe how much they grow over the summer.

Speaking of summer, I still can't believe I actually went to Australia. I think about it everyday and how fortunate I am to have made such a great trip.