TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!
Cannot wait! Did someone ever want to warn me of the SWSS (second week of school syndrome)? The frist week is all fun and games because the students are new and the classes are new and everyone is lovin' it, but as soon as the real work sets in...holy cow! This was quite possibly the longest week of my life.
I would like to say, that I have my lessons mapped out for next week. I am so thankful that I am able to bust through work when I come into school. There is something about sitting down at my desk...I just get inspired and am able to think of great ideas. All I have to say is that if I ever leave this place, I'm taking this desk chair with me...it's magical.
Missing all my Minnesotans :( And sushi night...and the STATE FAIR! Everyone eat delcious walleye cakes and mashed potatoes on a stick for me! And 5 deep-fried snickers... HAPPY STATE FAIR WEEKEND! Lots of love from the Land of Oz <3
[If you can't tell, I'm sleep-deprived]
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
WEEK 2 of school! Annnnd go!
And we are off on the second week of school...there is still SO much to do! Last Wednesday we started cross country practice, which added another heaping portion to my already full "first-year" plate.
I have a few minutes before I am headed back to school to work and wanted to give everyone a quick update :)
School is fabulous. I love all of my kids. They are super sweet and respectful, and while they do have their moments, I could not have asked for better classes. Another surprise when I arrived in Liberal was that I would be teaching mostly current events. Although I was originally told U.S. History, those of you who know me well know that current events is my first love--especially during election season! Because I only see my kiddos every other day (we are on a rotating block schedule), I still have not jumped into the content. The end of this week will be my first few lessons on actual Social Studies material...that's why I am headed back to school here in a few.
I am getting settled in at home too (pictures of the apartment to come soon!). I spend more time at school, but I am committed to taking back my life after I get a jump start over Labor Day....
Alright, I am headed out! I miss all of you Minnesotans and really do want to catch up soon. Skype me or facebook me or leave comments here. LOVE LOVE from Kansas!
And we are off on the second week of school...there is still SO much to do! Last Wednesday we started cross country practice, which added another heaping portion to my already full "first-year" plate.
I have a few minutes before I am headed back to school to work and wanted to give everyone a quick update :)
School is fabulous. I love all of my kids. They are super sweet and respectful, and while they do have their moments, I could not have asked for better classes. Another surprise when I arrived in Liberal was that I would be teaching mostly current events. Although I was originally told U.S. History, those of you who know me well know that current events is my first love--especially during election season! Because I only see my kiddos every other day (we are on a rotating block schedule), I still have not jumped into the content. The end of this week will be my first few lessons on actual Social Studies material...that's why I am headed back to school here in a few.
I am getting settled in at home too (pictures of the apartment to come soon!). I spend more time at school, but I am committed to taking back my life after I get a jump start over Labor Day....
Alright, I am headed out! I miss all of you Minnesotans and really do want to catch up soon. Skype me or facebook me or leave comments here. LOVE LOVE from Kansas!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Week One: COMPLETE!
[Disclaimer: getting the blog designed is in the works...bear with me for now]
This past month has been a whirlwind of work, travel and preparing for this new season of life in the Land of OZ! The past week has been even more chaotic--unpacking and acclimating to life in a new part of the country.
As many of you know, on July 1, I was offered a Social Studies teaching position at South Middle School. [Obviously] I accepted and it was off to Liberal! Liberal is definitely an interesting place. I think Paul Larkin, our HR director, expresses it best when he says, “There’s not a whole lot going on in Liberal, but it’s a great community to be part of.” This has proven to be more than true on both counts. As much as I hate being away from the city, I absolutely LOVE the people and school district.
Per usual, it took me two-seconds to make new friends. I was also lucky to have connected with a handful of teachers from my new school when I was down visiting mid-July. Most of the new teachers are from the north-midwest: Michigan and Ohio. There are a few from Kansas and some from California and the Southeast coast too. It’s fun to experience being new in town with so many other people.
Alright, I don’t want to bore you with details and I have to be to work soon, but I wanted to get this started. More updates to come soon
Because I was supposed to start this blog last week, I’ll try to give a brief synopsis of the past week:
July 30-August1
Load car and trailer.
Drive to Liberal.
Unload car and trailer.
Setup house.
August 2
South Middle School teacher luncheon: Our principal organized a lunch in at Vargas (most amazing Mexican place ever!), so all of the new teachers could meet before we started new teacher orientation. The South Middle School staff has really stood out in the district making extra effort in welcoming the new teachers to Liberal!
August 3
New Teacher Orientation: Just the usual “Welcome to the District.”
This weekend we took some time to relax before the whole district was back to work today
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