This morning I dressed up, wore VERY uncomfortable shoes (but had the foresight to take another, more comfortable pair!!), and went to school ready to welcome some principals and the founder of our classroom management program into my classroom. The kids were ready, too. And then no one showed up. I'm not disappointed, I'm not upset, I'm not even sad I wore the uncomfortable shoes. It was a good day, the kids were happy, and if I trust God to take care of me I have to believe this was part of His plan.
Thanks for all your prayers! I know they were heard even though I don't understand the answer. Hugs to you all!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
a BIG opportunity!
Job prospects for my district don't look too good. With mega-budget cuts and increased classroom sizes, I will be looking for a job in a smaller district....maybe. Read on:
So my school is a Make Your Day school. MYD is a classroom management/citizenship program predicated on the concept of personal responsibility and communicating with someone with whom you might have a problem (sound familiar?). Thursday the gentleman who developed the program and a group of principals will be touring our school observing how the program is implemented. One classroom per grade level will be designated for the group to observe and I've agreed to be the classroom for my grade level. Sounds a little scary, right? However, this could be the equivalent of an "on the job" interview. Picture this: a group of principals from my district observe me teaching lessons AND managing a classroom of twenty students. Later when my resume crosses their desk (because I dropped it off at their school), and I walk in for the interview, they will already know first hand how I teach! I confess, I didn't come up with this scenario by myself. My cooperating teacher laid it out for me and convinced me, reassuring me that I have the skills to do it.
If you think of it on Thursday, pray for me that I will make a good impression, that the right principal is there, that God's will is done.
So my school is a Make Your Day school. MYD is a classroom management/citizenship program predicated on the concept of personal responsibility and communicating with someone with whom you might have a problem (sound familiar?). Thursday the gentleman who developed the program and a group of principals will be touring our school observing how the program is implemented. One classroom per grade level will be designated for the group to observe and I've agreed to be the classroom for my grade level. Sounds a little scary, right? However, this could be the equivalent of an "on the job" interview. Picture this: a group of principals from my district observe me teaching lessons AND managing a classroom of twenty students. Later when my resume crosses their desk (because I dropped it off at their school), and I walk in for the interview, they will already know first hand how I teach! I confess, I didn't come up with this scenario by myself. My cooperating teacher laid it out for me and convinced me, reassuring me that I have the skills to do it.
If you think of it on Thursday, pray for me that I will make a good impression, that the right principal is there, that God's will is done.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dr. Yates report to OR...STAT!
Teaching is so much fun! Today we introduced making contractions by performing surgery on two words...It worked great! I got the kids' attention by wearing the scrub and stethescope for 30 minutes before we started. A student assisted as a nurse and the vowel-ectomies began. Thanks to Mr. Yates for the medical gear and to Mrs. Grim for the EXCELLENT idea!
Checking on the patient.
Performing an O-ectomy.
The patient will never be the same...there will always be a scar!
Checking on the patient.
Performing an O-ectomy.
The patient will never be the same...there will always be a scar!
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