Don't you just LOVE summer? Not the 100+ degree heat index or the humidity that causes one to sweat as soon as you open the front door, but don't you just love the open calendar (well, somewhat), the ability to stay up late and sleep in, and the "down time" that you never seem to have during the year? Well, let me just say that this summer has been incredible thus far, and I still have over a month to enjoy it! Yay for private school that starts school at a reasonable date!
Even though my schedule's not packed as it is during the school year (mostly due to working 5 days a week from and ONLY having the weekend to get things done), I've been staying "busy" with little DIY projects, visits with friends, reading, and planning for school. As far as my DIY projects, I've completed several sewing projects (which I will post pictures of these shortly) including: curtains for music/sewing room, messenger bag, grocery bag holder, and hot/cold pack and wrap. I've also been making paper flowers like CRAZY after I saw a tutorial post on the Jones Design Company blog/website. Planning for school has really just begun...
I went last week for my first inservice to find out that I'll be team-teaching 3rd-5th grades. I'm really excited about this, and have no clue how it will work yet, but we'll figure that out in time, haha! I'm so thankful to have a job at a WONDERFUL school with new and WONDERFUL people that I can't wait to get to know. I love the warm and friendly atmosphere when I go there (because of the building, it really feels like your in a home), and I am really looking forward to a fantastic year! I just finished reading "The Daily Five" which is the management/structure of their literacy block. It's going to be fun to see this structure in action. I have some more reading to do (Guided Reading for Grades 3-6 and 6 Traits of Writing), and that will keep me occupied on some of those lazy summer days.
Just been thinking about where I was just over a month ago, still job hunting, and I can't thank God enough for this awesome teaching opportunity. To know that I have some flexibility and freedom in my instruction, and that I'll be able to really get to know my students (since I'll only have 16 this year) and their goals and needs, brings me such joy! God knew exactly what I needed, and even with a little less pay than a public school can offer, I am confident that God will continue to provide for us. He's always been faithful!
