Out with the old.....in with the new...

Well, it's that time of year again, summer is almost here and it's time to start preparing for next school year! I worked my tail off today at school and got quite a bit done! We have big changes coming next year at KCE and I am actually excited about what is instore for us! I will be tackling all 3rd and 4th grade Reading next year.... yes that's right...I signed myself up for TWO, not just ONE, STAAR tests! What the hell was I thinking!? That's right- I wasn't! Oh well- I am really excited about this opprotunity as my passion is teaching kids reading and especially dealing with those kids who were just like me in 3rd and 4th grade! I am looking forward to tackling this challenge next year. I honestly get a small, slight thrill out of state testing; it's a challenge to me, and I feel that I get to prove myself as a teacher. Some gripe and complain all the time about unfairness, and how stupid the test is and yes I've done my share of complaining too. Yet, I try to look at it as a challenge to myself to see how good of a teacher I am and how many of those borderline kids that were once just like me-- that I can get to pass. Just don't ask me about this year's scores b/c this year is an exception with the school year that I've had. Anyways--back to topic--I love to start my school year off with a fresh, new look, and you ought to see the changes I've made just today! I've moved shelves, cabinets, tables, to all different locations and I'm already excited. Normally I don't do this until August, but since how there's something happening in August that is kind of a big deal, I better get this show on the road now!