Prior to the school year beginning when I looked at the schedule I thought March would take forever with it being all solid weeks of school!
We had the break in February and Spring Break isn't until April. I joked with my assistant that we would be using our personal days then because we would need a break. I was right-- we are using our personal days. But not to get away. It's to get caught up!! She has some university projects to complete, and I have plenty to catch up myself.
Since returning from the break, we finished the unit on energy. The final project was an online poster they had to create. We were doing a great job following a schedule when suddenly... we weren't. The project took longer than expected (seriously, still not sure why!) but we got it done.
This past Thursday we started our next unit about the scientific method by taking a field trip all the way upstairs to the high school science lab. The middle and high school teachers had put out some science tools and set up multiple experiments to show the students. The fist task was to just walk throughout the room and see what was there. There was a very loud, giggly crowd around the anatomically correct body system model in the back of the room. Very giggly.
But they loved the different experiments and had SO many questions and ideas. I've begged the teachers to invite us to any experiment they may be doing over the next 6 weeks. They could write their name on a piece of paper and I think my kids would freak out with excitement! That's why I love working with this age! This unit ends with a science fair... and that should be quite interesting.
We've been working on orders for next school year. Of course, to make a list of orders, one needs to know what they are teaching. And to know what one is teaching, they need to know what grade they will be teaching. Currently, there are two third grades. But only 1 second grade. So, after a few weeks of suspense, it was decided that I will be moving up again to teach 4th grade next year. I am excited and bummed-- it depends on the day, it depends on the moment. The larger part of the time, I am excited. I will have some (all?) the same kids and they are an AMAZING group. I will have a new teaching partner who undoubtedly show me how to be an amazing teacher. Even in our few meetings together, I've learned a few things, and I think we will work well together.
I finally cooked something in the not-an-oven machine! Enchiladas. They were so good! The first night. Leftover microwave enchiladas are not so good.
I've also decided to move apartments this summer. I am looking for one with a lower monthly rent. And an oven ;) Also, a nice second bedroom and bath because I will have a roommate! A new teacher coming to the school next year and I will be sharing an apartment.
I bought a bike off a teacher planning to leave after this year. It's getting warmer and warmer outside and I've seen the sun quite a few times this week!! Maybe before the end of the month, I'll be able to take it for a ride!
We had the break in February and Spring Break isn't until April. I joked with my assistant that we would be using our personal days then because we would need a break. I was right-- we are using our personal days. But not to get away. It's to get caught up!! She has some university projects to complete, and I have plenty to catch up myself.
Since returning from the break, we finished the unit on energy. The final project was an online poster they had to create. We were doing a great job following a schedule when suddenly... we weren't. The project took longer than expected (seriously, still not sure why!) but we got it done.
This past Thursday we started our next unit about the scientific method by taking a field trip all the way upstairs to the high school science lab. The middle and high school teachers had put out some science tools and set up multiple experiments to show the students. The fist task was to just walk throughout the room and see what was there. There was a very loud, giggly crowd around the anatomically correct body system model in the back of the room. Very giggly.
But they loved the different experiments and had SO many questions and ideas. I've begged the teachers to invite us to any experiment they may be doing over the next 6 weeks. They could write their name on a piece of paper and I think my kids would freak out with excitement! That's why I love working with this age! This unit ends with a science fair... and that should be quite interesting.
We've been working on orders for next school year. Of course, to make a list of orders, one needs to know what they are teaching. And to know what one is teaching, they need to know what grade they will be teaching. Currently, there are two third grades. But only 1 second grade. So, after a few weeks of suspense, it was decided that I will be moving up again to teach 4th grade next year. I am excited and bummed-- it depends on the day, it depends on the moment. The larger part of the time, I am excited. I will have some (all?) the same kids and they are an AMAZING group. I will have a new teaching partner who undoubtedly show me how to be an amazing teacher. Even in our few meetings together, I've learned a few things, and I think we will work well together.
I finally cooked something in the not-an-oven machine! Enchiladas. They were so good! The first night. Leftover microwave enchiladas are not so good.
I've also decided to move apartments this summer. I am looking for one with a lower monthly rent. And an oven ;) Also, a nice second bedroom and bath because I will have a roommate! A new teacher coming to the school next year and I will be sharing an apartment.
I bought a bike off a teacher planning to leave after this year. It's getting warmer and warmer outside and I've seen the sun quite a few times this week!! Maybe before the end of the month, I'll be able to take it for a ride!
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