I really like the word "obligatory" when pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable. British English is taking over my world.
In other news, today was day 2 of school, and day 1 of class. So, since I know you're all waiting to hear, let the detailed account begin!
First things first, I woke up at about 5:15 when Aly's alarm went off, took a nice lil shower, mopped up the bathroom floor, and I was on my way! I had a quick breakfast, packed a little lunch, grabbed my water bottle, and headed to school! First class of the day is 10th grade, which is also my homeroom, meaning I have them for 5 extra minutes in order to do devotionals or something along those lines. 10th grade is my "spirited" class (that's for you, Ashley Krason). They have a lot of personality, which I enjoy, but after meeting them yesterday morning, I had their assigned seats all ready to go today. So we had a prayer time during homeroom and dove right into the syllabus, which gained a few laughs and an agreement that policies were fair. They then wrote a page-long reading bio for me, which we'll discuss tomorrow in class. Repeat that the next hour with 9th grade! I didn't meet them yesterday (nor did I have anything close to a reliable roll), so I didn't have a seating chart, but their choice to sit allllll the way across the back 2 rows of my classroom earned them a seating chart for tomorrow! They're good folks- a little less talkative than 10th grade, and a little more scared of me. They did appreciate the monster border I put on the chalk tray though, earning brownie points for Anthony, who enjoyed it so much. They told me their names, where they were from, and an article from their wardrobe they'd be happy to wear every day forever. (Thanks, Aly Weimer, for the cheesy and wonderful question.) Went through the syllabus again, and asked them to please laugh when I say something they think is supposed to be funny.
On Tuesdays I am free 3rd-6th period. So I went to the library and worked on lesson plans (played Angry Birds) and did some reading, had snack with the 3rd and 4th graders, observed a few adorable library classes, had lunch with some sweet girls I teach, checked in on the Kindergarten teacher (who gets out at noon) and then played Angry Birds some more.
Then it was time for the last class of the day: 8th grade. This class consists of 8 girls, 7 of whom were here today. Now, last year, the highschool at ABC got out at 1:30. This year they added a class, so they get out at 2:20. So in prior years, these girls wouldn't have even been at school at this point. Just saying. We were all feeling it, too. But we made it through, tried to have a little fun, and finished a couple minutes early. Eighth grade did not earn a seating chart, but we are going to start sitting in a circle, so as to facilitate discussion and staying awake and such.
Then I came home and took a 30 minute nap. And now you know! (cause it's Mike's super short show!)
More soon, I'm sure!
In other news, today was day 2 of school, and day 1 of class. So, since I know you're all waiting to hear, let the detailed account begin!
First things first, I woke up at about 5:15 when Aly's alarm went off, took a nice lil shower, mopped up the bathroom floor, and I was on my way! I had a quick breakfast, packed a little lunch, grabbed my water bottle, and headed to school! First class of the day is 10th grade, which is also my homeroom, meaning I have them for 5 extra minutes in order to do devotionals or something along those lines. 10th grade is my "spirited" class (that's for you, Ashley Krason). They have a lot of personality, which I enjoy, but after meeting them yesterday morning, I had their assigned seats all ready to go today. So we had a prayer time during homeroom and dove right into the syllabus, which gained a few laughs and an agreement that policies were fair. They then wrote a page-long reading bio for me, which we'll discuss tomorrow in class. Repeat that the next hour with 9th grade! I didn't meet them yesterday (nor did I have anything close to a reliable roll), so I didn't have a seating chart, but their choice to sit allllll the way across the back 2 rows of my classroom earned them a seating chart for tomorrow! They're good folks- a little less talkative than 10th grade, and a little more scared of me. They did appreciate the monster border I put on the chalk tray though, earning brownie points for Anthony, who enjoyed it so much. They told me their names, where they were from, and an article from their wardrobe they'd be happy to wear every day forever. (Thanks, Aly Weimer, for the cheesy and wonderful question.) Went through the syllabus again, and asked them to please laugh when I say something they think is supposed to be funny.
On Tuesdays I am free 3rd-6th period. So I went to the library and worked on lesson plans (played Angry Birds) and did some reading, had snack with the 3rd and 4th graders, observed a few adorable library classes, had lunch with some sweet girls I teach, checked in on the Kindergarten teacher (who gets out at noon) and then played Angry Birds some more.
Then it was time for the last class of the day: 8th grade. This class consists of 8 girls, 7 of whom were here today. Now, last year, the highschool at ABC got out at 1:30. This year they added a class, so they get out at 2:20. So in prior years, these girls wouldn't have even been at school at this point. Just saying. We were all feeling it, too. But we made it through, tried to have a little fun, and finished a couple minutes early. Eighth grade did not earn a seating chart, but we are going to start sitting in a circle, so as to facilitate discussion and staying awake and such.
Then I came home and took a 30 minute nap. And now you know! (cause it's Mike's super short show!)
More soon, I'm sure!
Loving this so much. Goodness. Yeah. God is good. And I especially enjoyed the Dinsey Channel reference at the end. Got my T-shirt yesterday!! And I think it will be my first day of school shirt :) Love you & praying for you!
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