Restarting my engine.....

School, ohhhhhh school..... so I dropped one class and failed another. Yes this is all apart of going to school but this does not make me happy. Due to all types of things going on I just was overwhelmed and couldn't finish these two classes. Afterwards, I took a very brief 2 week break and class begins again on Monday. I truly am determined to make this the last time that this sort of thing happens. Now the consequences:::: I know that I will have to pay for the class that I failed (out of my pocket). 9 hundred and something dollars to be exact :) but this is the approximate amount that I will have to pay. Now, I have a plan (because that is just how I am) but it was not in my previous plan.

Now I am sharing this information because if you are reading this blog I want you to understand the amount of pressure and responsibility that working full time and going to school full time truly is. And prayfully you can learn from my mistake of taking on too much at once. So wish me luck in my new class and hold me up in prayer because I will need it. Until next time, know yourself, and your limits.

Tell Me Where You Been

The past 3 to 4 weeks have been bussssy! My classroom is coming along nicely. Everyone of the children are absolutely adorable. I really do enjoy being their teacher... ;) Our days are jammed packed with fun activities and we do have a good time.
As a Teacher, I feel like there just aren't enough hours in a day. There is always a ton of stuff that needs to be done and then on top of that there is another 1/2 ton of stuff that could be done. I have gone into work on Saturdays where I get a lot done but I also have things on the back burner that need to get done.
Ms. Linda is truly a life saver. She disciplines the children the same way that I would and she knows how to get things done. I am really very thankful and grateful to have her each day.
My issue is planning...... having things for the friends to do that all some how tie in together. I want to offer these families especially the children a loving, caring, enriching child appropriate environment that they enjoy coming into. So far that is what I have been able to provide. But the odds are against me. We have minimum materials in which the majority came from other classrooms (shout out to the Kindergarten team) who dispute everything gave to us from the bottom of there heart. The made sure we had as much as we could to be ready for friends on the first day of school. So I truly thank them.

Getting Settled

So praise the Lord! My first week of school was a success. Everyone is happy and seem to be content. The children are settling into their routines, my assistant is settling in to her routine and I am also settling into my routine. The children, 3yrs old, know what I expect of them and yes I have to give reminders but who doesn't??? My assistant Linda made a comment and it really touched my heart. She said the children absolutely adore me. She said that the way the children respond to me is a true testament of how I am with them. I have a great relationship with the children and their families.

The parents are seeking my advice and again, everyone seems to be happy which makes me really happy. Much love

Their HEEEERE!

Oh dear.... on Thursday, the children came with their parents. I met the children for a brief moment and my assistant took them while I spoke to the parents. After one time, my swagger came on and I was moving right thru it. I always get nervous when speaking in a group but it was good. I saw that there will be some children with issues but I will take good care of them. If you know me at all, you know that I am big on behavior. I give those that need it the extra loving that they need. But I am excited.

My assistant and I seem to be on the same page of just getting things done. She took stuff home this weekend to get done and we are making it happen together. When I left on Friday, I felt like to theclassroom was ready for the children on Monday. The only thing left to do is get the lesson plan ready to go. I need activities for the first week of school. Til next time!

Ya Don't Say???

If you have followed my blog as I have, you may have noticed what I just now came up with.
At the start of this blog, I wrote mainly about school, how excited I was and how exciting yet challenging it was. But now it has been all about the accomplishment of having my classroom and all of the excitement surrounding it. Well just as my blogging about school has suffered due to this new excitement so has my school work. I am a PHOENIX! I really am. Rising from the dust of my life, past decisions and soaring to new levels and new heights is who and what I am. Some way, some how I have to merge the two together in a manageable way. I am finishing this! I am not quitting and I will succeed! I am extremely thankful for these opportunities and I am certain that this is MY TIME! This is my time and I am not giving it up for anyone!

The juices are flowing...

I am getting more and more excited as the days pass. I am moving around in my classroom figuring things out, getting acquainted with my colleagues and I am excited. Like most new teachers classrooms, my room is ill-equipped and we are looking for materials to provide for our children. Today I met lots of people (although the staff is not nearly as big as SASA) but many new faces and I learned a few things today:
1. Pastor Dave does everything in the church He plays the oragon, he sings, prays, does the blessings, runs the computer equipment all while offering us God's Word.

2. Just like youtube there is a teachertube ( www.teachertube.com ) ready to share lesson plans and such with teachers.

3. A substitute teacher that subbed for me @ SASA teaches Language arts in middle school.

4. My assistant Ms. Linda is a lefty just like me

God is GOOD... AMEN!

My a-ha moment

Today was the orientation meeting at my new school. A very casual, laid back an around the table meeting where the administration met with new staff and faculty. I start by saying that I think that I will be a great fit to this school and I could be here for a while, but that's up to God and His plan...

During this meeting all of the preliminary stuff was discussed, expectations, computer use, report cards, parent meetings and moving the school forward with it's certifications and its plan for the future.

Some where in that meeting while they were discussing something that didn't pertain to my grade level (yes, MY grade level) my mind wandered off and a ray of sunshine just filled my spirit and screamed YOU ARE A TEACHER..... I couldn't stop smiling. Thinking back, the administrative person facing me kept looking at me funny but I didn't think anything of it. She probably though "Uhhh-ohhh this chic is losing it!" but I don't care. I was grinning from ear to ear. God has truly blessed me and I am so thankful for it.

While all of this grinning was going on, and this self-operated intercom system in my soul was rejoicing, one side of my brain was freaking out. (I am left handed so I will blame it on that side, the logical side...) It began to freak out about the curriculum, the first day, all of the unknown stuff that I could freak out about. (I need to know what to expect.) But it was a good freak out, a well deserved one but a good one. This position cant throw anything at me that I cant handle or cant figure out! I am confident and I will succeed and above all things, it will give glory, honor, adoration and praise to the deserving one, My Father, My Lord and Savior. Amen!