My last post was over a month ago! Where have I been? Well, it's the start of the school year so I've been:
Making lists of students (over and over and over)
Testing every student in reading, math, reading, reading...
Attending meetings
Sorting through paperwork
Creating a homework system
Fighting with my grade level partner about lesson timing
Correcting homework
Correcting schoolwork
Correcting quizzes
Correcting grammar
Correcting spelling
Reading essays
Moving students around for better behavior
Talking to parents on the phone
Talking to parents in person
Writing notes to parents
Discussing behavior issues with the discipline team
Planning lessons
Gathering materials
Searching the Internet for resources
Well, you get it. I'm trying to get back to posting regularly now that the big hit at the beginning of the year is over. I have 27 students this year, up from about 22 last year. You wouldn't think that five would be such a big deal. But it's a big deal. That's another five of everything that has to be taken care of. I really do enjoy my job. It's just kind of daunting at the beginning of a new year. Makes me think I am getting too old to do this. I need a quieter, less stressful way to earn tons of money. Oh yeah, I don't make tons of money now. So maybe I just need a less stressful way of earning enough money. Have a great fall. It's my favorite season of the year. I'll try to post more often so come back soon, y'all
