I have sat in my first classroom for the last time...and yes, I cried!
The school year has come to an end and I survived. I loved every single moment of and learned more than I ever could in a college textbook. It was extremely hard to say good-bye to my students- but it makes it all a little easier realizing that I have a connection with these kids thru the girls I nanny. I've taken my class pictures (and tried to print them, but I broke WalMart's machine!) and my box is full of memories. I definitely cried when some of them came to say good-bye or hugged me.
Here's the problem though, well...there are a couple!
Problem 1) All of my classroom stuff (books, notebooks, supplies) have to now be stored in my bedroom. Let me tell you there is a lot of stuff!!! My bedroom is currently being utilized as a classroom right now and I'm not a fan of it. The OCD in me is freaking out. I also have to put a lot of my books in tupperware until I actually have a real classroom- at which time I will have a fully stocked library with the addition of a couple more popular titles.
Problem 2) I don't have a job now- and my student loans are gonna need paid....soon! Now I have to look for a job and the need isn't exactly there because of the economy (or some other excuse). I've got a couple leads and of course everyone's keeping their eyes and ears open too.
And here's my teacher's tip to parents:
When I give you my cellphone number for emergencies during a field trip, don't give it to your child so they can call me and ask for a band-aid!!! If it was an emergency, you should've called from your cellphone!!!!! Now they have my cellphone number....AWESOME, just awesome. You get an "F" for parenting in my book.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Final Countdown...
The song goes thru my head every time I say it- however, I've never seen the movie!
We're looking at five days left- FIVE! Two weeks ago, I would've said I was sad to see it come and I still am...but at the same time I am so ready.
We're looking at five days left- FIVE! Two weeks ago, I would've said I was sad to see it come and I still am...but at the same time I am so ready.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
They really do listen...sometimes!
My students like to get me off topic but sometimes I don't think they actually mean to. Maybe a week ago or two, I was sitting down to review a map of Africa with my students. I sat down and was saying something when a student raised her hand. After I called on her she said, "Miss Stewart- are you going to teach next year?" I sighed and said "I hope so- that was always the plan." It made me sad to think that the end of our time together was growing closer though. I looked around at my students and one said, "Hey Miss Stewart, another door opens, right?" I smiled at him and said "you are right"...but deep inside I was screaming "He listened, someone heard me and paid attention!!!"
And I'm applying for a couple jobs so if you could throw in an extra prayer for me, that would be great!!!
And I'm applying for a couple jobs so if you could throw in an extra prayer for me, that would be great!!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
When One Door Closes...
I'm not going to lie, the thought of blogging makes me feel super nerdy- but I'll give it a go.
My literacy classes are reading Bud, Not Buddy and really seem to be enjoying it. Today was the first time we were able to read outside because the weather was decent- for a whole 20 minutes. When we came in, we continued to read and the main character (Bud) mentioned how his momma used to say "when one door closes- another one opens". At the age of 10, Bud took this quiet literally and thought the Amoses door closed, which meant the library door would open. I explained it to my students as the "closed door" was an opportunity or chance that had closed or finished and the "open door" was the same thing that was about to begin or present itself.
Still confused I explained to them that "at the end of the school year, when my time here is over- the door has closed, my opportunity is over. However, somewhere, another opportunity will come along and that door will open." The class grew quiet (which hardly happens) and I could see one of my girls looking at me. I think they all realized that I was temporary and they wouldn't see me next year and I too realized it, getting a little choked up and sad. I cherish the moments with them and will always remember them as my first class.
However, at the same time I applied to a school in the area today and maybe that is my "open door"- I sure hope so!
And now that I have the Doogie Howser theme running in my head, I think my first post is finished.
My literacy classes are reading Bud, Not Buddy and really seem to be enjoying it. Today was the first time we were able to read outside because the weather was decent- for a whole 20 minutes. When we came in, we continued to read and the main character (Bud) mentioned how his momma used to say "when one door closes- another one opens". At the age of 10, Bud took this quiet literally and thought the Amoses door closed, which meant the library door would open. I explained it to my students as the "closed door" was an opportunity or chance that had closed or finished and the "open door" was the same thing that was about to begin or present itself.
Still confused I explained to them that "at the end of the school year, when my time here is over- the door has closed, my opportunity is over. However, somewhere, another opportunity will come along and that door will open." The class grew quiet (which hardly happens) and I could see one of my girls looking at me. I think they all realized that I was temporary and they wouldn't see me next year and I too realized it, getting a little choked up and sad. I cherish the moments with them and will always remember them as my first class.
However, at the same time I applied to a school in the area today and maybe that is my "open door"- I sure hope so!
And now that I have the Doogie Howser theme running in my head, I think my first post is finished.
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