Someone actually hired me
Yesterday I got my 100+ page contract, and last night the board approved my hire. Did I officially become a teacher when the principal called me? Or when the board approved me? Maybe it happens on my first day of school. Who knows. It doesn't really feel official yet.
What I am feeling is equal parts excited and panicked. I've been getting my toes wet, looking at lesson plans and sorting through all my file folders. I put cute little library pockets in the back of all my chapter books so I can keep track of them, and hopefully won't lose too many to forgetful students. I'm planning out some of the first day activities that I might want to do.
How freaked out would you be if your fifth grade teacher made you take a test on the first day of school and the test was all about your teacher's personal life, a woman you knew absolutely nothing about? Would you still be freaked out if after the test she gave you candy? I think I might do that.
I'm looking at which books to read (I'm thinking Bridge to Terabithia would be a good autumn read), later this week I'll get my hands on the Social Studies textbooks and start planning those lessons. Part of me wants to start tomorrow and the rest of me thinks that I need at least a whole year to prepare. That annoying part is also responsible for me feeling like I may screw up really badly this year. When I get that way I hear my friend Jean's voice in my ear, saying "it's all good". This is how she calms me when I freak out. Somehow, her absolute conviction that everything always works out can make me feel better.
Today I'm not too freaked out. Today I am excited. I made this blog to have a journal of this first crazy year. I may even bring my students here someday to check it out. Please keep that in mind if you ever decide to comment. :)
I have a feeling I will be annoying all through July. In August I can get into my classroom and will have some orientations and other meetings. Things will fall into place in August. Until then? I'll be bouncing off the walls.
What I am feeling is equal parts excited and panicked. I've been getting my toes wet, looking at lesson plans and sorting through all my file folders. I put cute little library pockets in the back of all my chapter books so I can keep track of them, and hopefully won't lose too many to forgetful students. I'm planning out some of the first day activities that I might want to do.
How freaked out would you be if your fifth grade teacher made you take a test on the first day of school and the test was all about your teacher's personal life, a woman you knew absolutely nothing about? Would you still be freaked out if after the test she gave you candy? I think I might do that.
I'm looking at which books to read (I'm thinking Bridge to Terabithia would be a good autumn read), later this week I'll get my hands on the Social Studies textbooks and start planning those lessons. Part of me wants to start tomorrow and the rest of me thinks that I need at least a whole year to prepare. That annoying part is also responsible for me feeling like I may screw up really badly this year. When I get that way I hear my friend Jean's voice in my ear, saying "it's all good". This is how she calms me when I freak out. Somehow, her absolute conviction that everything always works out can make me feel better.
Today I'm not too freaked out. Today I am excited. I made this blog to have a journal of this first crazy year. I may even bring my students here someday to check it out. Please keep that in mind if you ever decide to comment. :)
I have a feeling I will be annoying all through July. In August I can get into my classroom and will have some orientations and other meetings. Things will fall into place in August. Until then? I'll be bouncing off the walls.
posted by Mrs.B at 7:53 AM
7 Comments:
I am dropping you now you are boring
Welcome, boring teacher lady.
Good Luck to you... Bridge to Teribithia is a sixth grade book here.. it is a great book
Thank you everyone. And thank you Meme for not letting me get a big head. Tomorrow I shall write all about how I alphabetized my chapter books, and the difficulty with the Lizzie McGuire books. Are they written by Lizzie? Are they written by the TV creator? Or do I give credit to the person's name in teeny tiny script at the bottom of the inside page? You see my dilemma. I better save the rest for my next post.
From one teacher to another, First, Congratulations Tracee! Next, it will be a crazy year-that's guaranteed, it's supposed to be! Don't ever forget that you should find some colleagues that you can vent with-you will need to! Finally, you will make it through and affirm why you became a teacher-it really is a truly rewarding career! Best to you, Monica
Tracee,
you are going to be a wonderful teacher. I'm sorry this didn't come sooner. I read your blog and I can't stop crying..you did it. It feels so weird not sharing this experience with you, but so much has changed. You are an amazing person. You have taught me so much and i can't imagine what you have to offer for these children. Good luck.
love your long lost sister
crystal
Thank you Crystal.
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