It's no secret that I am super excited to have a job right now! I am also super nervous excited to get this school year off the ground!!
Since I was on a one year contract last year the district had no obligation to keep me. I went into this summer thinking that the BEST thing that could happen was my school was possibly going to add a fourth grade position and I thought I might get that. To this day they still have class lists with 32+ kids in each class and the district has yet to pull the trigger and get a new teacher. I am so thankful that I am not sitting around waiting for that to happen! Whew! So, you're probably wondering, how did I get to stay in the same grade at the same school?! Here's the story. . . my best teacher friend and teaching partner from last year was offered an administrative position at the district office, so thankfully I was given her position! And, the best thing is, I didn't just get another one year contract, but a permanent one!!! This means no more worrying from year to year if I will have a job. Now that all that is out of the way, do you want to see some pictures?! Of course, you do!
Here is how my room looked the day I walked into it . . .
(Beware, it's frightening!!)
I cannot begin to tell you how overwhelmed I felt when I walked into this room. Thankfully my mom was able to come spend a couple in days in Vancouver to help me pull it all together. I have put in over 30 hours in the month of August working in here (all unpaid, of course ;)) to try to be ready for the first day of school. Besides having a few little things to copy and plan I think I am ready for the kiddos! All 22 of them as of now!! Here is how the room is looking today!
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| I still have to fill out all the going home information next week! |
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| Aren't those paper curtains mom made just the cutest?! I've already gotten so many compliments! |
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| View from the door. |
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| Library! |
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| Birthdays and Jobs! |
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| Teacher's point of view! |
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| I still have a few things to add to this calendar/math focus wall. |
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| Back door of the classroom. |
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| I know it says October. I need to re-laminate September. :) |
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| Crayon Art by Dad! |
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| More Crayon Art by Dad! ♥ |
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| This is new this year. We will add a link to our chain each time we receive a compliment! When the chain touches the floor we earn a party. Great visual for the students!! (Thank you Pinterest!) |
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| Library Bin and Lunch Tub! |
Well.... what do you think?!
Here is my room from last year if you want to check it out!!
1 comment:
Kristina... Your classroom looks GREAT! It's very creatively arranged and I love all the bright colors. Having the desks arranged in pods is much better than the traditional lay-out of individual desks.
I'm so proud of you!! Congratulations on getting your permanent contract... The school is lucky to have you.
JTR
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