August Already

Wow after a couple of months I’m back and ready for a new school season! In June I went to Hawaii, visited with family, celebrated my 2^nd anniversary, and my birthday. July was full of new surprises, summer celebrations with friends, and relaxing days at the beach and pool.

Now we are already arriving at August! For all teachers we know this means BACK TO SCHOOL! Which is an exciting and overwhelming time. So here is what I am currently up to: 

Right now I’m listening to Lollapalooza live streaming, which is a music festival in Chicago. It’s awesome to hear new bands and old favorites.

I LOVE my family always not just currently but maybe especially right now. My adorable nephew just turned one this past week. I can’t believe how much he has grown this past year. He is a wonderful baby who brings so much joy to our family. My parents are also making a big move to Florida from Georgia! I am thrilled to have my parents so close.

I am thinking all about going back to school. I’m trying to prepare as much as possible at home before I can go into school.

Speaking of school, I really want to get into my classroom! I’m not allowed to go in until August 10^th. Then August 13^th I leave for a family reunion so I won’t be able to work in my room that Thursday or Friday. August 17^th starts pre-planning craziness….full of meetings and limited classroom time. August 24^th is that last day of school. I moved rooms this year so I’m feeling a bit stressed I won’t get it all done in time for Meet the Teacher on August 20^th. I moved upstairs to the second grade hallway!!

I really need my printer to cooperate and stop telling me the ink in empty when I just put a new ink cartridge in the printer. SO frustrating! I really need the printer to continue doing its job so I can get back to preparing! My husband is going to look at it today.  It is also extremely important this printer works since the school district took away our printers in our classrooms this year. I’m not sure how I’ll live without a printer in my room but we shall see.

When I see my new second grade teammates for pre-planning, I will be giving them little goodies. I usually get magnetic paper pads like the ones at Target dollar spot. I also try to write an encouraging e-mail some time during pre-planning or the first week of school to let them know they are doing a great job. Just a little note can go a long way in making someone’s day.

I’ll be posting more now that the school year is approaching. I can’t wait to show you my new room!