Eve

I have a feeling this year is going to fly by and I won't remember a single thing. I'm "borrowing" this idea of keeping a blog (ok, I basically copied it) from another friend of mine who is also a first year teacher. I really think all my"Section 3" friends (ya'll know who you are) that will be teaching this year should also keep a blog. What a cool way for everyone to read about each of our different experiences! Yes?

The past few weeks I have been attending the Abydos Writing Institute provided by Allen ISD. It has been such a blessing and such a burden at the same time. It's 3 weeks long from 8-4 on Monday-Thursdays. We have written two pieces, and one of them is going to be sent off to try to be published. I have learned a MASSIVE amount of new information, and new strategies to teach writing. I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to go through this rigorous workshop as a first year teacher. I feel that is going to have a huge effect on my classroom management, and I cannot wait to try out some of the things I have learned with my students!

Tomorrow will be the first time I walk into my school, not as the student I once was years ago there, but as the teacher I will be for this school year. "August 6th is the day you can come in and see your classroom", my principal told me months ago. Summer has passed quickly and slow at the same time. Nevertheless, here I am, on the eve of receiving my keys to the classroom that will open doors to my future students. I could NOT be more excited than I am right now!