This 5-week journey through discovering the many strategies and concepts of reading and understanding literature has been a great experience. Despite the minor difficulties and road bumps in learning, I am glad to be taking with me the knowledge this class has added in helping me engage my students in the contents of health and physical education this upcoming school year. I'm sure all of you will do well this coming school year and although its nice to have a 2-week break d/t DOE's inefficiencies, I can't wait to get past the first-week-of-school-jitters!
“….time for you to go back to the places you will be from. Closing time - this room won't be open 'til your brothers or you sisters come.
So gather up your jackets, and move it to the exits - I hope you have found a friend.
Closing time - every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.”
-Semisonic
This was my brother's graduation song! Great memories of high school, as we have made great memories here in this class and others...especially Culture and Ed! :P Keep in touch Renee, you were fun to talk with!
ReplyDeleteGreat song! Maybe our batch of new teachers will be the ones to really make a difference in DOE. It only takes one person to incite change. Hey, it could happen. haha
ReplyDeleteThat song strikes so poignant right now! Thanks for the share--yes, I am also glad to have these two weeks and like you, walk away knowing just a little bit more to pass on to the students of Guam! Good luck to us.
ReplyDeleteIn due time Renee, we will be in the class room, or locker room for you. You will do great. I never heard this song, I will look it up. Enjoy your very short summer vacation.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, Renee. Nervousness is normal for most first time teachers. Like I've said many times, it will be over before you know it, and you will be relaxed and running class like a pro. It will take you about five years to master it, but you should be over your first time jitters after the first day. Remember, you are the teacher of that classroom. You DO know what's best in there.
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