think think think

This morning was the first day back to school (without students yet, until after Labor day.) It was so fun to connect with my teaching buddies. We did great work working on reviewing our mission statement, values and vision for our school and looking closely at the data that helps us to know our kids a bit better in a more analytical way. My students WASL scores were amazing! My kids ROCK! It was the first time that we had a chance to see our individual class scores by students. All I can say again is my kids ROCK! I am so so proud of them. I feel like a beamingly proud parent. I want to strut around like a peacock and tell the community. Did you SEE what my third graders did? They are so on track and so smart. I love every single one of them. Amazing!

I have also been setting up my classroom. While I am new to this whole blogging thing, I want to set a goal for myself that this becomes a very natural venue for me. I was thinking that I should have taken before and after pictures of my classroom and have them posted. But, of course, I didn't think of this now. A good idea for next year though. I could always do the after shots because for some teacher out there, it might be something that they could use. I'll try that tomorrow.

And thanks to my-friend-by-default, Merrie. She has done my back to school bulletin board for me two years running. She is really the good friend of my teaching partner, but took me on as well when it comes to doing things for me. She doesn't have to, she just does. She's truly an example of graciousness and of giving back to others. She is my inspiration of the day. Thank you Merrie! I want to be just like you. My board is stunnnnning! It is a football theme and a perfect reflection of my football crazy class!

A final thought for today. My eldest boy came home just a few minutes ago! He made LIFE scout tonight. WOW! Next step is EAGLE baby! It has been a banner day!