Birthday Parties

I was invited to a birthday party for one of my kids. It was at Chuck-e-Cheese, and was the first time I have been to a party there. Brad went with me and we played a few games and gave our tokens to the birthday kid! My kids family is so nice! I feel lucky to have great parents for my class.

I had a major ego boost while I was there. The birthday kid's parents as well as another student's mom told me that they were so grateful their child was in my class, and the children tell them all the time that they love being in my class.

One of my students that was there, rarely talks in class, and it is hard to read how he/she feels. This student does not show much emotion at all. So I was super excited when he/she asked his/her dad to take a picture of me with him/her at the party! It made me feel great!

I had a great time at my first student birthday party!

Kids say the darndest things

kid: "My mom has scratch marks on her back!"

So far, so good

I have been crazy busy this year. I have been staying late at work everyday and have been bringing more work home everyday (including the weekends). I finally feel like I am getting caught up. Let's hope that is true. I know that the first year is supposed to be the most difficult because I am having to get everything together for the first time, and am not able to just pull things out of my files/closet.

My class is amazing! I love all of my kids. They are so sweet and such a great group!

I had my first evaluation from our assistant principal and from my coach through Texas Teachers. Both of them went really well. I was a little nervous about the one with Texas Teachers, because the kids were very excited about the activity we were doing and were a bit noisy. But she said I did great!

I am enjoying my year so far!