I am so enjoying the summer. Each day I get up and think "I don't have to go to work today and I am getting my house, life and family back in order". It feels good I tell ya.
We bought a new camera. Now I just need to figure out how to upload pictures and I hope to post some pictures of our lives and garden, this summer. My garden is in and plants are up. I got it in earlier than last year, so I hope to get more veggies from it. It has rained for the last two days, so everything has had a nice soaking.
We went to the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus last Friday night. Becca loved it and Laura didn't. Laura said that it was geared to children younger than her. Ah, she really is growing up. I suppose that since we only go to the circus every 10 years or so, the next time will be with our grandkids. Yikes!!!!
Laura started hockey. She and I are getting along a lot better. I think I am learning to give her her independence and she is learning that sometimes, I am right. Ha ha. Becca will start voice lessons in a couple of weeks. Both are doing camp this summer and I am hoping to squeeze in a trip to Florida to see my folks, with Becca. I am so proud of both my girls. Laura finished the year with a 4.0 grade average. Becca got several awards for her "Battle of the Books" success.
I am getting really excited about my new job. I have been leveling my children's books and putting my lesson plans in order. I can't wait to begin, though there is a part of me that is a little scared of the unknown. I don't know the kids. I don't know the staff. I have been so focused on "behavior" type lessons, I am a little concerned about being able to now teach academics. This is what I have wanted to boost on my resume, so I will give it my best shot. I think I am really going to like it.
I suppose that's the lastest for now. Just cleaning and enjoying the summer.
TTFN
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Summer
So much life has happened over the last month. I have not posted for a while as I was hesitant to do so until I switched jobs. Yes folks, these blogs get checked out, so don't put anything on them that you would not want the world to see. Anyway, I am back.
First off, my girls both continued on to higher learning. Becca to middle school and Laura to high school. I can't believe they are so big. Where in the world did the time go? Both of them got academic awards and both are excited about moving up.
Laura will start summer break on Wednesday. Becca was on break as of Friday. Laura is off to camp Elim later in the summer and Becca will be off to Camp Salvation. Next week, both girls will be rehearsing with the drama team at church for VBS the next week. Busy, busy, busy.
As for me, life has also taken a turn. After quite the search, I was offered a job in D38 at an elementary school. I will be a SPED Resource teacher. I know that this job was God given and I can't wait to get started. I will be teaching more academics and less behavior management. Thank you lord for my new job. Oh yeah, it's only 10 minutes away from the house.
It was hard leaving MRES. I will miss my students. I will miss the staff. I fear that I won't have the wonderful relationship with staff and administration that I had at MRES. I also know that God called me to move on and that he gave me this new position. On to new things.
I leave you today with a story from one of my student's last day of school. One of my fifth grade students approached me on his way out. He was crying. He put his head on my shoulder and said "Mrs. Russell, I will never forget you." I said "I am so proud of you. Keep your car in the road." He and I both knew that this meant he is to worry about himself and not perseverate on all the things around him. Be aware, but "drive your own car". He said "Mrs. Russell, I will remember that for the rest of my life". What more could a teacher ask for?
First off, my girls both continued on to higher learning. Becca to middle school and Laura to high school. I can't believe they are so big. Where in the world did the time go? Both of them got academic awards and both are excited about moving up.
Laura will start summer break on Wednesday. Becca was on break as of Friday. Laura is off to camp Elim later in the summer and Becca will be off to Camp Salvation. Next week, both girls will be rehearsing with the drama team at church for VBS the next week. Busy, busy, busy.
As for me, life has also taken a turn. After quite the search, I was offered a job in D38 at an elementary school. I will be a SPED Resource teacher. I know that this job was God given and I can't wait to get started. I will be teaching more academics and less behavior management. Thank you lord for my new job. Oh yeah, it's only 10 minutes away from the house.
It was hard leaving MRES. I will miss my students. I will miss the staff. I fear that I won't have the wonderful relationship with staff and administration that I had at MRES. I also know that God called me to move on and that he gave me this new position. On to new things.
I leave you today with a story from one of my student's last day of school. One of my fifth grade students approached me on his way out. He was crying. He put his head on my shoulder and said "Mrs. Russell, I will never forget you." I said "I am so proud of you. Keep your car in the road." He and I both knew that this meant he is to worry about himself and not perseverate on all the things around him. Be aware, but "drive your own car". He said "Mrs. Russell, I will remember that for the rest of my life". What more could a teacher ask for?
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