I've really enjoyed being at school the past few days. I've gotten a ton of work done, and my classroom actually looks as if it can fit students in it. I've blissfully danced around my room with the radio turned up...until today. For whatever reasons several of the other teachers were in today, and it reminded me why I eat so much during the school year.
I had a really quiet morning, but this afternoon when I got back from lunch, I was bombarded by questions and criticism. If today was any indication of what my year is going to be, it's going to be a long one. I'm hoping people are just crabby because school is starting, but i'm not feeling too optimistic.
On another note, totally related to this one, I have to rewrite my sophomore curriculum that I've worked all day for the past week or so on. I've even made all the copies I'll need for the first three weeks of school. Now I have 75 copies of three weeks of handouts and worksheets that I don't need anymore.
On a better note, I'm excited for the first day of school with kids in the building. I get so excited to meet my kids for the year and scare them with the syllabus and expectations. It's so fun to watch their reaction when I first give it out because I know what satisfaction will come at the end of the year when we accomplish all that they thought they couldn't and more.
Anyway, as schools are beginning to start, good luck to everyone!! Here's to a learning-filled and fun year!!
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I'm glad you're excited about the start of the year, AT. When I was younger I looked forward to the start of the year, too, but I don't any more. Overall, I love my job, but I know from experience that I'm going to hate the first weeks. Going from the freedom that I have in the summer to the regimentation of the school day is tough enough, but for some reason I can't completely explain, there is always way more work for me at the start of the year than there is at the end. It seems absolutely overwhelming. Then add to that the time it takes me to learn all the kids' names, and not having the chemistry in my classes that it takes time to develop, and I get home every night in September and early October feeling like the poster boy for teacher burnout. Never fear, though. I've just got to get through those first few weeks, and then I'll be rollin'!
oh god, I reeeeeeally don't look forward to the start of the year. Isn't that horrible?
Take heart, AT. I'm with you. I get jazzed about the start of the year. It gives me a little zing to think that I get a Fresh Start. I love that about our gig...you get the opportunity to end a year, spend some time reflecting, and then get a chance to right the wrongs and make it happen. (And you don't have to get too stressed out because if you screw up, you're going to get a mulligan in 9 months.) woo hoo!
I thought was the only one that stress-ate too! I've been dieting all summer like Nicole Ritchie to prepare for all the M&M's I will inhale.
Very nice blog....
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