Monday, August 9, 2010

It's A Comin'

I have been working hard in my room lately. I am such a perfectionist so I have found that this whole classroom set-up thing is taking way longer than I would like. I finished two out of 3 bulletin boards today, relocated my classroom library, laminated my labels for my literacy work stations, and set up my Word Wall.

The morning was full of craziness because my AP came into my room and asked if I would like to sit in on some interviews for a Special Ed position. I asked her if she was sure she wanted me and she said she really wanted to have various perspectives on these candidates and the majority of teachers were still on vacation. I felt honored and incredibly nervous all at the same time!!! The interviews were very interesting and resulted in no real front-runners for the position. I absolutely respect all of the administrators of the world who have to make such pressing hiring decisions...yikes!! Well, throughout the 3 interviews, my AP, was complaining of stomach pains. She is pregnant and due at the end of the month (our principal had a baby a couple of months ago and will be returning next week from maternity leave). You could tell she knew something was up but she wouldn't let her mind think it was possible because in her words she "could have a baby yet because there is way too much stuff left to do"! Well, after the interviews, her husband took her to the hospital just to make sure everything was okay and what do you know....HER WATER BROKE when the reached the hospital. So, as of this very second, we have no AP and no Principal in the building!! I'm sure this will prompt an early return for our Principal but what a crazy set of events!!

My mind is fumbling around because I feel like there is way too much to focus my mind on!! I am working on some administrative tasks, classroom procedures/routines. Tomorrow, I'll be planning my literacy block for the next month with the literacy coach and working more in the room. It would be FANTASTIC to be able to be FINISHED with my room by the end of the week!!! Fingers crossed!!

New Teacher Week starts Wednesday!!!!!

3 comments:

  1. Good luck! If you ever need any ideas for bilingual programs, we blog over at http://multilingualmania.com and are in the process of uploading some bilingual teacher resources!!

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  2. I found your blog this morning and have been scanning it a little - I'm interested in your experiences, as I was there myself a year ago. (I'm starting my second year of teaching now).

    Good luck with your New Teachers Week. If it's anything like mine was, it might be a bit overwhelming, but it'll be fun too :)

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  3. Admin: Thanks for the link! I stopped by the blog and I there are some great resources!!

    Kari: Thanks for stopping by my blog! Our new Teacher Week was incredibly overwhelming but it was a great introduction to the district and it was awesome to get to know some of the other new teachers. Thanks again for stopping through!

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