Why does it seem so hard for kids to say those two words? I just don't get it. Just a few short years ago, when I was growing up, I HAD to say yes maam, no sir, please, and thank you. What's happened to that?! I can't get a single kid to say any of those EVER! Even if I say thank you, they don't reply with your welcome. It's my goal to have the kids saying it without prompting them. :)
I can't imagine how proud parents are of their kids when they bring home good grades, but I can tell you how proud this teacher is when her kids made GREAT grades. One my students made the A and B honor roll for the first time ever this 9 weeks!! He was very low in reading at the beginning of the year. He has made so much improvement. He is reading all the time and his reading grade was an 82! I am very proud of how hard my kiddos work.
I am getting ready to go to the Alabama Football Celebration at Bryant-Denny. :) I love this place!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hospitals...
I hate hospitals. I hate the smells. I hate the lights. I hate people who won't tell you anything. I hate it. And you may ask yourself why I am talking about that? It's because I am sitting the hospital right now as my daddy lays in the bed. He's really sick and I came to help out. Which brings me to saying, I love having a job where the teachers treat each other like family. When I spoke with my principal today about missing school tomorrow and possibly Friday, he wanted to know what he could do for me. Then, my roommates assured me they would take care of my business while I wasn't there. The teachers I work with were so nice about me missing their classes tomorrow. What a relief!!
Sunday I met with Sister Madeleine about getting my masters. I am so excited. I love learning. I am excited to know I will be serving my students better.
This week we are learning how to multiply 2 numbers times 1 number. It is so funny watching my kids try to make sense of it all. I must say I am very proud of their progress in these 3 days. They have impressed me! What a wonderful sight it is to see a child make sense of what they are learning. And a relief too!!
Sunday I met with Sister Madeleine about getting my masters. I am so excited. I love learning. I am excited to know I will be serving my students better.
This week we are learning how to multiply 2 numbers times 1 number. It is so funny watching my kids try to make sense of it all. I must say I am very proud of their progress in these 3 days. They have impressed me! What a wonderful sight it is to see a child make sense of what they are learning. And a relief too!!
Friday, January 8, 2010
we are the champions...
YEAH!! I love this feeling. I love knowing that the players you cheer for every Saturday in the fall finally are bringing home a championship. What a great way to end a season!!
Black History Month is Feburary, but it has already kicked off at school. Tuesday, the Beta Club sponsors held auditions for a play. I can't believe all the talent the 5th and 6th graders had. I wish I had a way to really show off their talent. There will be more on the play...
Since I was off of school yesterday for a snow day, where it didn't snow at all, I had the grand opportunity of hanging out with my friends!! YAY!! Jessica and Paul joined me in Birmingham for a great lunch, little shopping, and preparing for the big game. We tuned into ESPN at 3:30 and that's when the fun began. Calla joined us later for a great night of football and food...but at 7:30 this morning, I was hating myself for the late night.
School was delayed 2 hours this morning. I am thinking school should start at 9:35 every day. I would be a much happier person if it did. :) When I got to school this morning, it was snowing more than it did all day yesterday. How does that happen?! After school, I was the lucky one who had the priviledge of standing outside in the 20 degree weather for 30 minutes to call the names of students who parents were in car line. Man, I love being the new teacher.
Black History Month is Feburary, but it has already kicked off at school. Tuesday, the Beta Club sponsors held auditions for a play. I can't believe all the talent the 5th and 6th graders had. I wish I had a way to really show off their talent. There will be more on the play...
Since I was off of school yesterday for a snow day, where it didn't snow at all, I had the grand opportunity of hanging out with my friends!! YAY!! Jessica and Paul joined me in Birmingham for a great lunch, little shopping, and preparing for the big game. We tuned into ESPN at 3:30 and that's when the fun began. Calla joined us later for a great night of football and food...but at 7:30 this morning, I was hating myself for the late night.
School was delayed 2 hours this morning. I am thinking school should start at 9:35 every day. I would be a much happier person if it did. :) When I got to school this morning, it was snowing more than it did all day yesterday. How does that happen?! After school, I was the lucky one who had the priviledge of standing outside in the 20 degree weather for 30 minutes to call the names of students who parents were in car line. Man, I love being the new teacher.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
To a Fabulous 2010!!
I am really late in posting this blog. So sorry!!
I can't believe 2009 has ended. What a great year it has been. Here are my favorite parts of 2009 (in no particular order):
1. An amazing special education internship that convinced me to teach special ed.
2. Graduating from the college I love with honors.
3. A trip to San Francisco with my Grandpa.
4. Getting a job.
5. Getting a job in Birmingham.
6. Moving home for the summer to play.
7. Living by myself.
8. Meeting new people who have become my friends.
9. Getting Millie. :)
10. Getting paid for what I love to do.
11. Hearing kids say the darndest things.
12. Watching Luke Ausley play basketball :)
13. Using coupons to get bargains.
14. Alabama football.
15. Paul's cabin.
16. Still being best friends with the girls from high school.
17. Cassie's engagement.
18. Finding a church in Trussville.
19. Cooking with the Trussville boys.
20. Watching the Alabama/Tennessee game in person.
This list could go on for forever. What a great year God has given me. I hope 2010 is even better!!
I can't believe 2009 has ended. What a great year it has been. Here are my favorite parts of 2009 (in no particular order):
1. An amazing special education internship that convinced me to teach special ed.
2. Graduating from the college I love with honors.
3. A trip to San Francisco with my Grandpa.
4. Getting a job.
5. Getting a job in Birmingham.
6. Moving home for the summer to play.
7. Living by myself.
8. Meeting new people who have become my friends.
9. Getting Millie. :)
10. Getting paid for what I love to do.
11. Hearing kids say the darndest things.
12. Watching Luke Ausley play basketball :)
13. Using coupons to get bargains.
14. Alabama football.
15. Paul's cabin.
16. Still being best friends with the girls from high school.
17. Cassie's engagement.
18. Finding a church in Trussville.
19. Cooking with the Trussville boys.
20. Watching the Alabama/Tennessee game in person.
This list could go on for forever. What a great year God has given me. I hope 2010 is even better!!
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