Day 1: Check!

Whew! What a day! It was weird getting up before the sun and wearing something other than my jammies all day! Definitely couldn't have been a better first day though. I met TONS of faculty and staff who all made me feel very welcome. However, it will definitely take a while for me to get all of their names down. :)

My cooperating teacher is incredible! It was fun seeing her in action. I've already gathered lots of great ideas and resources for use in my future classroom. The kiddos are awesome. I'm really looking forward to building relationships with them as the semester goes on. I have my very own "teacher desk" as well which is exciting!

I was very impressed with the school and the principal. Everyone is very professional (more so than what I've seen in other schools). The teachers are required to write the daily "Lesson Objectives" on the board. This is to ensure that the students, principal, and anyone who may walk in the room, know what is being taught. LOVED this! Instrumental music is playing in the background as the students walk through the halls (never seen this before either). This is a cheesy thing to mention BUT I was very impressed with their after school procedures for students who get a ride home from their parents. K-5 signs are hung on the outside walls. Each grade gathers in front of their grade sign. Students have to stand behind the red line. Parents pull around the circle drive to pick their child up at their assigned grade. It was amazing how seamless and effective this was!

Well friends, that's all I have for today.
Squeezes and smooches, Miss Lathrop