Last week in first grade

I think this week went really well. It seems like when I finally get into the groove of things, it is time to get ready to go. It really is hard to come into a classroom and learn how a teacher runs her room, take over the class, and give it back over, all in 8 weeks!

On Tuesday, my CT was sick so I had the class really on my own this time. Of course I had to legally have a sub. We got along great and she was a lot of help. Tuesday just also happened to be the day that the assistand principal was coming to observe me during Language Arts. I was a little nervous about being alone to teach and him coming, but it actually went pretty smooth. I told the kids ahead of time that the assistant principal was coming in to make sure they were behaving well and they behaved really well! The assistant principal even sat down with me for about 30 minutes and we went over the whole lesson in detail. He told me the things he really liked and gave other suggestions for the future. He then gave me three big tips on what an administrator is looking for in an interview!!!

I have been so blessed at this school and wish I could stay here all 16 weeks! I am nervous but excited about my next placement. I am getting a little anxious thought because I cannot get a hold of my next CT. I am not sure what to do, and don't want to just show up next Monday without even talking to her. I pray that I will be able to reach her!

I will miss my first graders so much and will definitely have to come back and visit when I am all done! This week I am teaching one lesson here and there, trying to make the transition back over to my CT. I am also observing many other classrooms this week and am very excited about that. It is amazing to me how fast it has gone!