First Day of School Symptoms

I woke up this morning and got out of bed, and nearly fell - my legs and thighs ached. I have blisters on my toes and feet from standing, running, and going non-stop all day the day before. I slept like a rock - an earthquake couldn't have woken me. I keep hearing my (new) name over and over in my head. I keep referring to myself in third person to everyone around me. Yes, it's official - school has started, and I'm totally consumed!



More funny five year old stories to follow, I'm sure!



Hope all you teachers out there are loving it!!



-Jennifer :0)

What is your true color?

This week is back to school for the teachers. I usually dread the in-service part, but today was actually really fun and interactive. Our new Assistant Principal and amazing Instructional Specialist planned the whole day and based it off a really neat concept. They started off the morning by having us take the True Colors Quiz. I took it and found out I am a TRUE BLUE with a touch of Orange. I was blown away by the characteristics that described blue - totally me!! I also found I am teaching on a team of mostly Gold people (which is pretty much the opposite of blue!:0). The rest of the day was left to us to make a power point, skit, or book about our team and the different colors and traits that represent us. It was a wonderful idea and we were able to take time to talk about our different personalities and how even though we all were different, what was it that made us click (which we do!). Anyway, if you get a free minute or two...take it! You'll be amazed at the results.

Have a good one,

Jennifer :0)

It's that time of year...

This is the time of year that I start getting that surge of excitement in my stomach and fresh, new ideas pop into my head and I can't wait to start school, again! There isn't much that can tear me away from my beautiful new home except for the love of teaching. My classroom is my sanctuary and I could spend hours upon hours there. In fact, I did spend hours upon hours there last night, and my poor husband had dinner waiting for me for quite a while before I decided to come home! Luckily, I have a wonderful hubby who understands my love and, sometimes, obsession for my job. My first year of teaching I saw the movie " The Freedom Writers" (everyone, not just teachers, but everyone should see it!). The week we moved into our house it was on every night on one of the movie channels. It has been my inspiration for every school year. Even though I don't teach high school and I'm not faced with the same issues that she was in the movie it still makes me feel like I can make a difference, and if I can do that for at least one student, I've done my job. It totally gets me pumped for school and inspires me to give it my all. Anyway, it's just an exciting time of year!

On another note, I still can't find my camera chord and I am unable to post pics of my new house and the fun day that we signed our life away. It's been such an exciting month, and as soon as I can share that, I sure will.

- Jennifer :0)