So, yes, the first day back to school is over, and this is exactly how I feel...
Pooped. Exhausted. Completely wiped out.
It was a good day. Great kids. But, I am OUT OF SHAPE, people! My schedule this year is 8:30-2:30 (with a lunch break from 12:05-12:30), so I shouldn't be complaining . . . but I am whiped out!!!!! I teach General English 9 for the first 3 periods of the day, and then I teach Accelerated English 9 the last period of the day. Then, during 5th block (the last period of the school day) I have planning, so that's AWESOME. It really is a great schedule, but I'm going to have to start working out hard core to build stamina to get through the ongoing day. I'm a wimp. :)
So, for those of you who may not know, I'm a pretty "mean" teacher--"strict" is the word I prefer, but the kids tend to use "mean" instead. :) So, I had to put my "mean" mask back on today when I started my first class, as I explained my rules and consequences and what I mean by "RESPECT." As silly as I feel being so insanely strict, it really does pay off in the long run. So... I'm hoping to only have to be "mean" until Christmas, and then I can lighten up a bit and maybe even smile some. :)
Other than that, no news in the adoption front. Our agency is going on (I think) almost 6 weeks of no new referrals, but lots of families are traveling, so that's exciting! I'm trying to just plan on very little "action" over the next month. Just hold out. God's timing is perfect. It always is.
Hope all of you are doing well! Love you all!
6 comments:
glad things are starting out good this year!... i would love to be a fly on the wall in your classroom to see this "mean" teacher that you are!... i'm sure you'll get into a groove real soon!!!... love ya, girl!
glad you had a great first day back! it definitely pays off in the long run to be the bad guy!!
i would be exhausted too...dealing with little ones all day is a tough job!
Hi friend! JB just gave sent me this link and I am so glad she did! I have been so blessed reading through it. We are praying for you and Nate and your sweet boy. Love you!
Yah you made it!! Hope this year brings you lots of excitement....
i am glad that your first day went well. i am holding out for mine on monday. actually, after meeting the kids on thursday...i am not so sure. i think i might have to be mean until may. it is going to be rough. please pray for me. :) i knew i was in for it after last year. :( love you!
"mean" ms. head makes me laugh...even at your meanest your love for those kids completely floods that room, and though they'd NEVER say it, they know it. your high expectations for their behavior is exactly what communicates how much you truly care. you're an awesome teacher, even when it doesn't feel like your thing. And your mom sounds like a very wise lady. :)
Post a Comment