celebrations

I really enjoy celebrating...especially birthdays of my friends. So, my roommate Kim turned 30 today, and we decided to celebrate with a scavenger hunt. It was a lot of fun! Here are some pictures from our time. The thing I am holding is a giant snail. :) Good times.

The little things...

I love the little things in life. They make for more enjoyment: such as hugs from those students that give one gray hair or a school day going smoothly and staying on schedule...like TODAY!! Wow it was great. It almost felt like a normal school day not the 12th day. The children were with me and listened more than they have been. Hooray for those small victories. If you can't win the war, try to win the second by second battle. I have discovered to take note of and enjoy things that go as planned when I don't plan for it to happen. Like today during reading...we read; the students were captivated. Then, based on the book, we discussed things that fly, go in the water and on the road. It was a great lesson and went really well. Maybe it's just a teacher thing. :)

I'm a Survivor!

Hooray!!! The first week of school is almost over!!! For those of you who have taught school, I'm sure you can imagine what a whole first week of school can do to someone. If you haven't taught, a full week, particularly in the lower elementary grades, can be rough. However, we are all settling in and getting in our routine. My students are very sweet and busy. They require all of me. I love them all. I have 18 as of right now. My director's granddaughter will be coming in Sept or Oct. My assistant Helina left kindergarten to teach/tutor high school math. So, I got another aide, Miss Naomi. She is wonderful and helps me in every way possible. I am very thankful for her. I can't believe this is my third year. It seems like yesterday I came for the first time.

Prayer Requests:

1. good health

2. good communication

3. good attitudes

Thanks for all your prayers and support.

Pictures forthcoming