Well Friday rolled around and I took a deep breath after realizing I survived my first official week of school! I think I learned more in the first week than I did in 4 1/2 years of college :) I saw quite a few of my kiddos, didn't get to see all of them because with our scheduling we have to be in 2 different places at once.
I have around 38 kids (this will change after some more testing) and they range in age from 5-19 and range from non-verbal, very low cognitive level to verbal and able to participate in PE sometimes. I have kids in wheelchairs, kids with braces on their legs, kids that wear helmets, and kids that will take a swing at you. I have kids who love movement and even though they are non-verbal, when they sit on the scooter they smile and make noises and look at you in a way that makes you feel like a million bucks.
Everyday is different...oh so different. Things that work on Tuesday with a kid probably won't work on Thursday. We plan, but about 90% of the time that plan will change. Overall, I would say I'm loving it. I love the creative part of my job. I said coming out of school I wanted to teach and coach. Well I'm teaching and will probably help coach the Special Olympics. Not exactly in the side of education I thought, but then again, if you want to hear God laugh tell him your plans.
This week will be baptism by fire week. I have 5 meetings and thus starts my interaction with parents. Of course the first 2 have to be the ones that everyone says, be warned, these are tough ones. Might as well jump in and hit the ground running! Here's to week 2 of school :)
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Round 2
Well things have certainly picked up around here, and I have a sneaky feeling they will only get busier. But I'm not complaining, it gives me something to do :)
Its kind of hard to see in this picture, but that was the sky the other night. Dark stormy clouds, then some pink, then blue skies. It was pretty crazy. We have had some intense storms since I have been here. They are pretty fun to watch!
School has started, although I officially start with my kids tomorrow. We have the schedule figured out, for now at least, so tomorrow starts the real job. I'm excited, a little nervous, but mostly excited. Hopefully things go well. I'm learning that the teachers just want consistency, because I guess last year there wasn't any. So my goal is to set a new standard, a higher level of expectations.
I am currently going through round 2 of antibiotics for tonsilitis. I'm not sure if I ever was completely over it, or if it just came up again. I'm learning that not having insurance is not very much fun. You plan and budget and then all of a sudden when things are pretty set, life throws you a curve ball. But that's part of it :)
I have decided that there is nothing better than watching someone discover Christ. I am blessed to be on the other side of it now, watching a young friend find Him. Helping her discover things, answering what questions I can, and just being here. It's cool to see the Lord move, to completely change someone from the inside out. He's pretty good at that.
Other than that, things are going well here. Enjoying being busy everyday. :) But here is to round 2 of school, round 2 of antibiotics, and round 2 of a new life in and new start in Christ. Cheers!
Its kind of hard to see in this picture, but that was the sky the other night. Dark stormy clouds, then some pink, then blue skies. It was pretty crazy. We have had some intense storms since I have been here. They are pretty fun to watch!
School has started, although I officially start with my kids tomorrow. We have the schedule figured out, for now at least, so tomorrow starts the real job. I'm excited, a little nervous, but mostly excited. Hopefully things go well. I'm learning that the teachers just want consistency, because I guess last year there wasn't any. So my goal is to set a new standard, a higher level of expectations.
I am currently going through round 2 of antibiotics for tonsilitis. I'm not sure if I ever was completely over it, or if it just came up again. I'm learning that not having insurance is not very much fun. You plan and budget and then all of a sudden when things are pretty set, life throws you a curve ball. But that's part of it :)
I have decided that there is nothing better than watching someone discover Christ. I am blessed to be on the other side of it now, watching a young friend find Him. Helping her discover things, answering what questions I can, and just being here. It's cool to see the Lord move, to completely change someone from the inside out. He's pretty good at that.
Other than that, things are going well here. Enjoying being busy everyday. :) But here is to round 2 of school, round 2 of antibiotics, and round 2 of a new life in and new start in Christ. Cheers!
Monday, August 09, 2010
A few highlights...
So this post I decided to bullet-point the blog for an easier read :)
- Found out I have a classroom in one of my schools. This is the school I will spend most of my time at, so this is VERY exciting.
- I am finally getting over tonsillitis for the 3rd time. Yep these babies are probably coming out Christmas break or Summer.
- Skype. On my top 10 favorite things. I skype with my parents about 3 or 4 times a week. They love it too.
- Figured out things for my Master's classes. I have to take 2 classes now, which will be busy, but now I'll qualify for loans!
- Trip to MN is coming up, where I get to hang out with some of my best buds! aka ET, Kirbster, Mel-shine
- DVR. I get to watch all of my shows that I miss during the day. It's great.
- I was told today at school that I can't wear a skort. This one made me laugh out loud, a lot. It's kind of a long story but I was told by someone I work with I can't wear shorts....hello I'm a PE teacher!!!.....then she said skorts. But don't worry, we're getting this figured short thing figured out.
Well there are a few updates. I started full-time teacher meetings this week and kids come next week, although I won't have kids until I get scheduling figured out. Welcome to the school year!
- Found out I have a classroom in one of my schools. This is the school I will spend most of my time at, so this is VERY exciting.
- I am finally getting over tonsillitis for the 3rd time. Yep these babies are probably coming out Christmas break or Summer.
- Skype. On my top 10 favorite things. I skype with my parents about 3 or 4 times a week. They love it too.
- Figured out things for my Master's classes. I have to take 2 classes now, which will be busy, but now I'll qualify for loans!
- Trip to MN is coming up, where I get to hang out with some of my best buds! aka ET, Kirbster, Mel-shine
- DVR. I get to watch all of my shows that I miss during the day. It's great.
- I was told today at school that I can't wear a skort. This one made me laugh out loud, a lot. It's kind of a long story but I was told by someone I work with I can't wear shorts....hello I'm a PE teacher!!!.....then she said skorts. But don't worry, we're getting this figured short thing figured out.
Well there are a few updates. I started full-time teacher meetings this week and kids come next week, although I won't have kids until I get scheduling figured out. Welcome to the school year!
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