Summer break is almost here! I just have to make it through promotion, the last day of school, and cleaning the room before I get a blissful 5 weeks off! I will miss the paycheck, but I need the rest…I am BEAT! I have been doing a long term, and it has been trying to say the least. The kids miss their regular teacher, it’s the end of the year, they were burned out after state testing and haven’t wanted to do work for weeks (to tell you the truth, neither have I!), and they have been seeing how close they can get to the line without actually crossing it…I think it’s safe to say that EVERYONE is ready for a break. At the same time, I’m going to miss these kids (I know, you’re probably thinking that I just said that they were trying my patience…why am I saying that I am going to miss them?!). They remind me on a daily basis why I became a teacher (and they always seem to make me laugh when I really feel like screaming in frustration). To see the light of knowledge radiating from their coutenances…just blows my mind. To see how much they have progressed and grown, and to know that I took a (be it small) part in that process…makes me want to jump up and down, cheering for them as they make their way to seventh grade. I am so proud of them! But at the same time…I’m ready for some sleep! 🙂
I’m still alive!!
Just thought that I would write a post to let people know that I am still alive…we have just been super busy. we just moved, so getting settled in the new place has taken a bit of time. I also picked up a long term job for a sixth grade class (the teacher is on maternity leave) that will last until the end of the year, which is roughly another 3 1/2 weeks. The last month of sixth grade is the busiest time because it is when they are doing all of their speialized centers and engineering projects (they do an egg drop activity where they have to design and build something that goes around an egg to keep it from breaking and they make bridges using only glue and toothpicks that we tie weights to in order to see how much weight they can hold. It’s a surprisingly large amount.)…not to mention promotion and end of the year stuff like that! So, as a forewarning, you might not see a new blog from me until after summer vacation starts (which is disturbingly short…we go back at the end of July…boo!). As I wind down, I want to thank (again) everyone who helped out with our move…we seriously would not have been able to do it without you! I still can’t believe that we got everything loaded and unloaded in less than 3 hours! You guys rock!!
Paul and I are moving and need some help
Another person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Paul and I are moving to a house (we are moving the 23-24 of this month) and are putting out a request to all our friends for anything that might be extra or junk to them but that we can use. Some of the things we are in need of are:
Moving Boxes
Stackable washer-dryer (electric)
Portable Dishwasher
Lawn Mower
Weed Eater
Assorted lawn and gardening tools
Patio Furniture
Window AC
Cosmetics are not a concern, just that it works. Some of this stuff we can find on Craigslist but every little bit we can reuse from a friend will greatly help our budget moving in. Any type of help would be greatly appreciated!!