The start to this school year marks the start to my second year in Deerfield and my 20th year as an educator. It's so nice to not be a "newbie" (in either case), even though that 20 year thing makes me sound really, really old.
It's a busy time of year prepping and getting things ready. I am so appreciative for the wonderful ladies I have working at my side! Maggie and Sue are both amazing in their own special ways. Although my position is still 60%, my schedule is much tighter than before, and they have both stepped up to get done what needs to be done.
I'm now teaching 4, 5, and 6 grade computer classes, as well as three sections of 5K during their class library time. We have lots of exciting things planned for computer classes...I have teachers participating for the first time in the Global Read Aloud. The students will be making connections via Skype, Edmodo, and KidBlog with other classes from various states who are also going to be reading the same book, Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. As for my 5K classes.....I'm a bit nervous. I've never taught kindergarten before. I know things will go well, but they are just so darn little :) I will see all three classes for the first time this coming Monday.
We've done some rearranging in the DES library. We have opened things up a bit by removing several of the round tables. Those tables are now being loved dearly by a class of third graders and their teachers. No more desks for Mrs. Perucco and Mrs. Martin :) In the library we've added several large beanbag chairs and have some comfy furniture waiting to be assembled. We're still trying to figure out the best place for the portable SmartBoard. We have the space, but not the electrical outlets that we need.
And one more thing.....I'm now not the only one in the library with a cackle. Our new next door neighbor has one too :) We love having you right next door, Jill! You know, two cackles has to be better than just one!
The best part of the past week was finally getting to see the kids, and of course, all of the amazing peeps that I work with. I love my job!!
