First Post

I am unsure about keeping this blog, but for now, it's a good experiment.  My principal suggested that I jot down my thoughts and reflections of each day as a first-year teacher.  We're 35 days into the school year, and I feel that I've lost out on sharing a large chunk of my year!  I think I'm going to use this blog to commemorate moments from my day; to list things I can improve on; and to keep track of what is working.  So here goes!  (P.S. I'm a "list" person...)

Highlights/(Low-lights?):

• Yesterday one of my students wrote his name for the first time all year! I wanted to cry...oh, happy day! :)
• Long phone calls in the midst of my day from people without classrooms-- where in the world is that okay?! >:-(
• Complaints/"comments" from other teachers, paras, and staff members-- :'(
• New call/desk bell works like a charm and saves my voice. :)

Biggest concerns right now:

1. Administrative observations
2. Possibly misplaced students
3. Math Centers
4. The real definition of "doing a great job"
5. Parent-teacher conferences next month