Work Day

Too many students...to little time
I. Domain III Professional Development
Time 7:30am-3:30pm

II. Episode
This morning as I entered the building a wave of...silence hit me. The silence was deceiving because the flurry quickly began. Quick greetings were exchanged between my teacher and I, then to "The List."

Making nametagsfor the front of the desks

Laminating name tags, making seatwork folders

Making nametags for the top of desks

Making homework folders and reading folders

Copying IEP's on 'golden rod' paper

Adding chairs and desks to accomodate all our children

Fixing the copy machine

Making a bulletin board where there was no bulletin board

Handing out IEP's to teachers

Putting IEPs in order of renewal dates

Hanging stars with our students names on the wall

So, the list went something like that. The was a whirlwind all day, yet we didn't get through half of the list. While we were working, my teacher was describing what the class would be like. I heard every abbreviation from BIP to OHI and beyond.
We have 18 students and most of them will be in the class at least all morning. There are 3 different reading curriculums, incorporating spelling, tucker signing, word wall, SSR books, wrinting, and 4 block. My head was spinning with all the information.

For lunch we met with our peraprofessional at "The Book Nook."

After lunch we mostly worked on making names tags and separating materials for each students' desk. I also worked on the makeshift bulletin board.

III. Anaylsis
In retrospect of the day, school seems a bit overwhelming. So much of the curriculum I had never dealt with before. There are so many students always in the room who are all different grades and levels. There is always a group that will be leaving every 20 minutes. My teacher said you pretty much have to teach the lesson over and over. I guess at this point in the game I can't even fathom how the semester will be played out. After all the work today I am excited to meet these children that I have already heard so much about. It seems like this will be a bit challenge. I am sure that it won't be so bad after we get into the groove of things.

Psalm 18: 30-32
God-His way is perfect;the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is a rock? Only our God. 32 God-He clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect.