First year of teaching

The year has ended on my first year of teaching! I can't say that it was easy, it was probable one of the hardest things I have done in my life. I had some great kids and a few challenges thrown in there for spice. Even though it was a hard year I loved it......... We had a lot of fun times together.. 

 I was so proud one of my students Aaron was student of the year!!! He was so surprised and he really deserved it. He would always keep me laughing and was always there to help me out with whatever I needed done. He has a great sense of humor and would always play along with my jokes...... 

This was a present from my neighbor and my moms best friend Debbie. I came home from taking down my room and really having a bad day, and Debbie had this made for me. It was to celebrate the end of my first year of teaching. I can say that it really made my day! She has really been there for me this year whenever I needed a pick me up! THANK YOU DEBBIE!

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the mom's out there..... Especially to my mother who is half a world away, but is still in my thoughts... Hope you are having  a great day and I will see you soon. My aunt put a picture like this up on her blog and it reminded me of one I took in Ireland.... 

Happy Birthday Mom!!

So today is my mothers Birthday. As the last year has past, I have really begun to see what she has done for me in my life. I have really missed our times together even the little things.

I never realized how much she does for me as well as the others around her. She is so giving of her time to anyone that needs it. She gives so much of herself that you don't really notice it until she is gone.

I can honestly say that she really gave more then she received. Always taking me and my sister-in-laws out for some girl time in cali to see Wicked, or just to dinner and a movie. 

I can not wait to see her when I go to Africa this summer and get to spend some time with her. 

AIMS Testing week

To start out the week we had an AIMS prep rally to get the kids excited for the test. With some persuasion by another teacher I got up and sang a version of YMCA with the words changed while the other teachers dressed like the village people. Even though some the kids thought it was stupid I really had fun doing this. We even had a few raps that I talked Sean one of the other 6th grade teachers into doing and it was great. The rest of the week my kids have been testing for AIMS and it has been really stressful for them as well as me. I want my students to perform like I know they can if they just try. We only have 2 more days left and I am so happy to get back to teaching my kids instead of reviewing. On another note I only 35 days left of teaching.... Yay for summer break.

Ready for summer!

I am so excited for the summer to come. As the months drag on and the behavior of my students gets more frustrating I just tell myself that in July I will be flying my way to Africa to spend 16 days with my parents. I can't wait to have some time off and get out of the drama that is going on at work and with friends, to be able to leave it all behind and just have some fun. As well as seeing my Parents and some amazing animals.

St. Patties Day!

It dawned on me today that it is march which means the month of green. I had the chance to live in Ireland so here are some pictures of Ireland and all the green it had to offer.

Sad goodbye but a returning friend!

This week brought tears to my eyes when I had to say good bye to one of my students. He is a great kid and is going to do amazing things in his life. He is moving back to Argentina where his family is from. The class threw a party for him and we all said our goodbyes. I have to say that I shed a few tears when he left. I am so sad to go back to school and not have this great kid in my classroom.



Another thing that has been going on is an old friend that I have know for 7 years has come back around. It is great to be spending time with such an amazing friend. He has been there for me in the past, and has been there recently when I have needed someone. I am so glad that he is back in my life and reminds me of who I am and what fun I can have.