Day one hungry and ready to go home :-)

Well I did it, and I did "have it" all under control.  There are so many more things that I would love to share on these posts but I will stick to the generic as it is the safe route.  I have 20 students and today although there were plenty of seats available, the room felt a tad crowded.  One of my tasks tonight will be to set up a seating chart (not for remember names-I got that down in the first hour) but for behavior control.  The other task will be to rearrange what I have set up so far to find more space if it exists.
I took it upon myself to have a nice chat with my principal to let him in on how my day went and how I would like him to help/monitor my efforts.  This is an adventure but also a very important career move for me.  The meeting went well and I am looking forward to working under his management for the rest of the school year.
Now on to supper, my lunch was a quick chocolate chip granola bar and a spoonful of peanut butter.  I wasn't too sure about eating to school lunch just yet.  We will have to see as I know it is a good rapport builder with the kids.  Above all today was a great day and I am glad I made the decision to put myself out there to better my interests and career path.  Can't wait for day two!
Until next time
-Me :-)

School Starts...Tomorrow!

I know I have been a little selfish in my adventure sharing but I do hope to post the rest with the pictures very soon.  Tonight's blog I wanted to do on time, as tomorrow is the big day.  School starts at 9am and the nerves were high earlier making me feel unprepared.  However, after a talk with one of the big sisters, I feel much better.  She had me look at my experience in another light.  Each day that I subbed was a "first day" of school.  I needed to meet the students and gain their respect within the school day.  This time around, I have 170 days with the students.  She said to me, "You got this, so quit worrying about it!"
As I am finishing up my room for tonight, I look around and do realize I do have this under control.  I am here because I want to be and am qualified to be.  This IS going to be a great year and "I got this!" :)

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