I finished the first grade job at the end of January - making it four months that I had the position. It was all kinds of stressful and challenging and fun and rewarding. I worked with the most amazing team of teachers - I was just as sad to leave them as I was to leave my kiddos. Both the first grade teachers were helpful and supportive all the time - they gave me ideas and advice and answered all my questions, and made me feel like I was doing stuff right. My last three days at this job were spent team teaching with the returning teacher. I planned the lessons and taught most of them while the regular teacher observed and assisted. On the last day she took over some of the lessons and I assisted. At the end of the day we had a party - the class had earned popcorn and a movie, and one student brought cookies for their birthday. Then the principal arrived with cupcakes for the kids and flowers and a card for me. Oh, and I gave the kids bookmarks that I'd made them. Needless to say they were all very hyped up that afternoon.
The next week I went back to regular subbing. I emailed all the teachers I'd written to earlier in the year to tell them I was available again. I've since visited some of the classrooms, although I've only actually been to 7 different schools this year!
In other news - I completed my Master's degree on April 11th! (Finally, no more homework!) Then on April 12, my mom, aunt and I flew to Disneyland to celebrate. Even though I missed out on a couple days of subbing, it was worth it!I've been keeping a record of where I've gone each day, so I might (if I get really ambitious), go back and write blog posts that are more specific. Check back and harass me if nothing ever appears! Only 17 days of school left!
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Nice synopsis of the missing weeks/months. It would be fun to read some more specifics of days you taught when you have the time and inclination. Disneyland...what a great time we had! We'll have to start planning our next trip before too long. Love you!!!
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