Wow! I cannot believe that we start back to school tomorrow!
Let me tell you…it took every bit of those two weeks to recover from grading finals. Grading is a TON of work…
Before I left, I had been treated to some lovely gifts, which I find amazing considering that most of them came from people who do not celebrate Christmas!
The school gifted teachers with Baklava!
Of course, I had left my classroom neat and tidy…
People often think that teachers are oh so lucky for getting summers. Christmases, and Spring Breaks off.
Yeah. Right.
Like we’re sitting around eating bon bons all day with not a care in the world.
Ha!
At least not first-year teachers!
I spent most of my break working on lesson plans. I also read this book, given to me by a friend…
It’s a wonderful little book! The chapters are short, making it a perfect bathroom reader if you’re pressed for time. 😉
Even though school doesn’t begin until tomorrow, I decided I better go in for “a couple of hours” to get some printing and copying done.
Yeah. Right. I was kidding myself.
I wound up spending a solid six hours at school, but it sure was worth it! I feel a little more prepared and ready to face my students.
They have no idea what’s in store for them…
The kids are in for a very special treat…
Yep! I think my painting inspired everyone! Thanks to some generous donations, the school is now getting a makeover!
Take a look at the lunchroom…
To fully appreciate the change, you must know that the walls were a pasty gray before. Total ick factor, if you ask me.
Here’s a close-up of the striping…
The gal who arranged everything (my dentist’s wife who happens to be the president of the PTO and a part-time teacher at the school) is a Gator fan, so naturally the walls reflect her loyalty.
It’s regrettable (War Eagle!) but forgivable because it is all in the name of making the kids happy.
So, I’m ready.
Kind of.
I don’t know that a teacher is ever fully ready to return after two weeks off.
But, I am growing eager to see my kids again and hear what they were up to while they were gone.
Term 3 – Bring it on!
Let’s kick some English butt!
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The book by Todd Whitaker is suppose to be an excellent book!
The redecorating in the school looks great; looks like it’s really brightening up the place.
So glad that they are revamping the school. PTO is such a great organization. They usually get alot done. Hope you had a good Christmas. We are off to Arkansas for the weekend. They are having a memorial service for my cousin… should be different! Hope you have a great term!
until next time… nel