So last year I tried to get this whole blog thing together but it just didn't come together. I am going to give it another try for the new school year. And although the school year just finished up, I feel myself looking forward to the new school year and the new things I'd like to try. It's a gift and a curse that teachers love their job as much as they do. Even when you try to take a mental break you find yourself thinking about what you're going to do differently and what you would like to remain the same. Ugh! lol
Anyway, this coming school year is bringing about tons of changes in my school. I am finally going to try my hand at being the grade level chair which is exciting! I just need to be super organized and show my principal what I can do. I will also be having a new grade level teammate who is Nationally Board Certified. That is going to be a tremendous asset to the kindergarten team so I can't wait to see how we interact. Unfortunately, I am losing a grade level teammate whom I have grown very fond of working with. She is moving to 5th grade! I know she will do great but it will be different not having her next door to collaborate, complain, etc. etc.
Additionally, it seems that there are so many new initiatives and directives coming down the pipeline. Everything from full Common Core to Writers Fundamentals to Co-teaching. All of this at once (or so it seems) makes my head spin. But I am looking forward to meeting each challenge head on and continuing to improve my craft. This will be my fifth year teaching already!! Wow, time flies!
In preparation for the new school year I attended a school level training on Co-teaching a couple of weeks ago and am currently attending a district training on Writer's Fundamentals which lasts for two full days. Thankfully, it is a paid training but it also gets my mind working on things I might otherwise not think of. Okay, enough for now. I hope to write some about both of those trainings soon. Just put some thoughts and feelings down while it is still fresh.
Until then,
Norma :)
