School . . .

Teaching the same students for 3 years is a blessing (and a curse). It's a blessing because the kids know you and you know them. That is also the curse. All the crap these kids do that annoys you, well its the same year after year. I am already sick of some of my students, and it's just the 7th day of school. I keep trying to be positive, but then again, today I am sick, and I just didn't feel like dealing with them. I think I am ready for something else. Maybe even a different subject. I think I would enjoy elementary. Like 3rd or 4th grade. It might be fun, but I think I need to get out of Middle School, along with my first 6th graders (I can't believe they are in 8th grade, where does the time go?). Anyway, I am just frustrated, it seems the more you pray for patience, the more you have to deal with.

A Sense of Accomplishment.

Wow, I have had a productive week. I laminated half the paper in the world, to decorate my classroom, I decorated my classroom, made up new syllabuses, made up fun little sheets to fill out. Made a million copies, cleaned the kitchen (finally), Finished my talk (or mostly), cooked dinner, cleaned the litter box, and seemed to become the cheerleaders favorite teacher (but that is just cause they want to be in my wedding).

I still have a lot to do, lesson plans, making up work, test, etc.

It never ends.

Starting Fresh?

The beginning of the school year is weird. Decorating your classroom again, the same materials, but its all different. OK, well I do have some new to me stuff this year but still. I have my work cut out for me, there are a few things Archbishop DiNardo wants to see in the Schools if he comes to visit, and he has yet to come to Seton. I need to teach the kids about St. Paul, teach them parables, familiarize them with all of Scripture, decorate the halls with religious art, and teach the curriculum. I think I will start the year out with a lesson on St. Paul, and I was thinking about "Scripture Wednesday" where on Wednesdays the kids will study something in Scripture. I am striving to be interesting and creative this year. Maybe partners presenting a chapter. I dunno.

I am also struggling with having time to go to the gym around work, but I know, I have to make myself get my butt outta bed, and go.

Last day of Summer

Where did the time go, and what do I have to show for it?

Today is officially my last day of Summer. I head back to work tomorrow. I don't think it'll take me 4 days to set up my classroom, so I think I will work on my talk and stuff at school, turn up the music and chill.

I am not ready to go back, but I am ready to have something to do.

I am gonna clean the crap outta the house today, I'll see how far I get.

Edit: I got the house mostly straightened up. I really need to clean though, dust, do the floors, etc.