Enjoying the break!

One week down and one to go on the holiday break. I have done more than I thought I would but know that I will still not be ready to go back when school resumes. Things have been very busy since my last post. I am finally feeling a lot better, had a birthday, celebrated 3 different Christmases with family, and have spent a lot of the time cleaning around our house.

The return to school is partially stressful because of problems with my principal. She came in to talk to me on the Monday before school got out and informed me that I just don't seem to be teaching the same as I have in the past. This year our district has gone to a new curriculum that we are to follow almost to the letter (even though we were told we could vary it some in the beginning). As I have mentioned before, I have had a revolving door class this year. At last count I have taught a total of 28 different kids this year. My class is currently at 19 students but only after removing a major problem child from my classroom. I am hoping that things will be better after she gets a break as well. I know my students need more help than I can give on my own. Maybe now that she sees the way things are, I will get more of the help that I need.

I am excited for my class to start on the 20th. I will spend 4 days on campus for the class and know that will keep me busy. Maybe I will get to meet some new people who live nearby and make a few new friends. More to come soon about this.