Here is my somewhat obligatory end of summer/back to school post. Definitely pretty easy to predict what I'm going to say…I wish summer wasn't quite over. But then again, no matter when it was over, I don't think I'd be happy to go back! This summer honestly was one of the quickest summers I can remember. I may say that every year, but for starters, we are going back to school earlier this year than ever before, and I'm also convinced the busier you are, the faster it goes. We were reflecting at dinner tonight about the summer, and realized that we were not home any weekends in July, except for one, which was Jeff's wrestling tournament on Saturday, and my triathlon on Sunday. So it's almost like we weren't home then either!
I had a teriffic summer. I loved seeing the new things the girls figured out. I loved seeing them play together. I loved not having to work! (obviously!)
I can't really say I have any super specific goals for this school year. I'm back on full observation, so that's always a bit nerve wracking to me, but always ends up being no big deal. I want to continue to be kind to all of my students….even the ones who make me want to lose my mind. I want to remember that I may be the only one who is showing them positive attention. I know that some kids will just be tough…no matter what. I know that I can't have a relationship with all of them, but I want to be sure to try. It sounds kind of bad (unless you're a PE teacher) but some days I don't even speak to each and every student in my class. Some days go by that I don't address certain kids individually for whatever reason (probably because they're doing exactly what I ask!) but that doesn't make it right! Even a hello with their name, or ask them a simple question…it's important. Pretty sad that it happens, but I can't go back and change it…only work to improve it.
So here you have it…the start of year #9. One year closer to retirement! :)
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