Friday, September 3, 2010

A Better Day

No, I haven't received a transfer, and at this point I'm not expecting one, but today was a better day than I expected it could be.

Thanks to my sister and my parents, my room is really coming together. I'm also beginning to a feel a renewed sense of camaraderie with my coworkers. And, I sense that my principal is making a real effort to be gracious to me.

I received my class list today, and none of the kids jumped out at me as having a reputation for being a pain in the you-know-what. Of course, only time will tell. The one full-inclusion (and high maintenance) child I was concerned would be placed in my classroom has been placed in the other fourth grade class. That's a relief.

And when the teacher of the three/four combination class asked me to take her kids for math, we worked out a schedule in which she will be present in the classroom with me for at least half of the math lesson after her third graders go home. Although there will be forty children in the classroom during math, all of the kids will benefit by having two teachers then. I will teach the lesson and model the processes on the whiteboard, and she can work the room helping kids as they need it. I think that will work really well.

So, I'm stuck in fourth grade for the thirteenth year. I will escape next year. I will! I will! I will!!!

11 comments:

  1. So glad to hear things went better than expected. Hope you are able to relax and enjoy the 3 day weekend. Thinking about and you and sending prayers.

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  2. Oh, I'm glad it was a better day for you and that things are looking up! Praise God! :)

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  3. I am so glad that you have a renewed sense of optimism. I can't believe they keep teachers in the same grade for that long! On my 14 years I have taught grades 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12. I think it is SO very important to change grades and to keep things fresh. It's strange that your board doesn't feel the same way.

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  4. I am so glad it was a better day. Your spirit seems a bit higher. Praying for even better news this weekend!

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  5. Glad today was better..
    Hugz.. every day will get better and better..
    Have a great weekend..

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  6. Glad your classroom is coming together and you class list is shaping up to be ok. You are a pro and can do it for 1 more year

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  7. Hello, dearest Joannah!! So glad it is looking up a bit...I've been praying for you daily...even though I've been absent!! It is so nice to be here again...know that I love you! Janine XO

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  8. PRAYING ABOUT TOMORROW MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. I am very happy to hear that it was better than expected. When I read your. "I will, I will..." at the end I was literally @ home cheering, "Yes, you will. Yes!!" I hope that the principal's heart has possibly been softened a bit. Just feeling so good to hear that the beginning was okay. Now, continuing to pray like crazy and hoping in faith for SUPER news for you on Sunday!!! Hugs, Sarah

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