My First Day

I arrived a little early to make sure I was there on time and able to get my new room key. I didn't know where to get my key, so I went to the mail room to check my mail box. I felt like the "new kid". I waited for a few people to come in while I pretended to be on my cell phone. As I watched them, I figured we were to go through the main door. Once I went in, I saw a line and got in it. I was given my new room key and a new jump drive.

My new room is #43. :) I opened it up and dropped off some of my stuff before I headed to the media center for our motivational speaker. His name was Dave Weber. He was very good. He talked about how we need to try every day to make each day better than the one before. It doesn't have to be a big change, just a nose more! (He referenced the Kentucky Derby.) He had us break into groups and learn about each other in a different way.

Here's the exercise: (feel free to reply in the comments)
1. If you won 100 million dollars, what 5 things would you do with it?
2. What are your 3 pet peeves?
3. What 3 things do you value?
4. I absolutely love.... (no spouse or kid answers)
5. Sometimes I let myself indulge in....

It was a neat way to get to know each other. He was a great way to get our day going. He had lots of jokes and lots of enthusiasm! I really enjoyed his seminar and I think all teachers should start their pre-planning on a high note! :)

Then the PTA provided us with lunch! A very delicious turkey sandwich, chips, and a cookie! We all sat around the cafeteria in a big square, so we were all facing each other. The principal went around the room and introduced everyone and told the story of how they were hired. It was very impressive!

I worked in my room a little bit today... mostly putting away some of the books I ordered from scholastic! :) There's a picture of my new library.


I'm actually excited for the rest of the week! It was a very different experience than my other school. I'm becoming less nervous about the new position. I probably won't update again until after Thursday because it's our Meet the Teacher night! :)

I look forward to your responses! :)

First Day is Tomorrow...

Oh my goodness! Summer is completely over tomorrow! :( I always hate when summer seems to end so quickly. This year seemed more quick than in the past. I think it's because we went into the middle of June and now we start in the middle of August. That's only 2 months! When did our summers get so short?

I've been getting more and more nervous all week. I think I've been psyching myself out. Thank goodness I know my team members already. That means I will have 2 people to sit with. It's tough being the new girl. I went through that before in high school...and that didn't quite go so well. (ha) But there is a familiar face that moved from my old school to my new school, so that's comforting! :)

I have to be there at 8am tomorrow. I was trying all week to get to bed earlier to be ready for this upcoming week. But anytime I wanted to go to bed, I couldn't. The mind gets going on things that just keep me busy. It's mostly worrying about school stuff. I want the teachers to like me and I want to have my room ready with my plans ready to teach when the kids walk in the following Monday.

Wish me luck... Hopefully I can sleep tonight! :)