Boo! (And it’s not even Halloween yet…)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 
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Fear not - I have not been eaten alive by first graders (yet?). Although, there are days I feel like I have been.
One more week to go until Fall Break. Thanks God. I need a break. I haven’t really had one. My Friday evenings include me and Colin working in my classroom until 7:00 at night and my weekends are spent working at home on lesson plans and whatnot. Oh course, I will be doing some work on my break, but it won’t be as stressful I don’t think.
Going back to my previous post and some of the comments made, I can’t really switch my schedule around too much. Our literacy block has to be 90 minutes, uninterrupted. I can’t fit reading and math in the morning. However, I may try to fit writing in the morning and do calendar time in the morning so that will leave me to do 60 minutes of math in the afternoon instead of 90. Then, hopefully I’ll have some time for Social Studies and Science in the afternoon as well. 
As far as my internship goes, I have had one observation that went quite well. My second one is tomorrow. The principal is coming to observe a math lesson. I’m not too worried about it. Whatever happens just will. I’ll be fine whatever the outcome.
Things have been going okay overall. My class is still so needy and talkative, and I really don’t think those things are going to improve very much over the year. I’ve gotten three new students since school started (can’t remember if I mentioned any of these). One is a student who was supposed to be in my room originally but was told he couldn’t come to our school since he was out of our district and is a behavior problem. Well, he’s back in our district, so he’s mine again. One of my boys has been suspended like 5 times since school started. Another one “speaks bird.” One cries just about every day multiple times. Fun times. Never a dull moment.
The long term sub that has been at school since day 1 will be leaving next Friday. It’ll be her last day and then the real teacher will come back. She’s been out on maternity leave. I will really miss the sub. She’s taught for 35+ years, and she and I have been good buddies this whole time. I get along really well with the other teachers I work with too. It’s really good.
I’m always busy or have something to do. This is because I have to do a internship portfolio and since I never taught first grade before, I’m having to learn as I go. Next year should be a lot smoother. On fall break, I plan to get together with one of the first grade teachers so she can show me how she teaches with themes instead of following the textbooks so closely. I am excited.
I straightened my hair yesterday. I borrowed my mom’s flat iron. It took me like two hours. 
I like it though. I haven’t brushed my hair since 9th grade probably. I have to pick it out or comb it since it’s curly from perms. However, I think I may try the straight hair thing now. I bought myself lots of brushes today and my own flat iron. I’m excited to see what the teachers and kids say about my hair tomorrow.
Hope everyone out there is doing just fine and enjoying your weekend. I can’t believe it’s October. It’ll be Christmas soon!! 
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11 Comments so far
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Hanna scribbled this note on October 5th, 2008: 
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Wow you’ve bee busy. But I guess you also enjoy teaching
. I hope you will have enough energy.You need to take photos of your new hair too
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I’m so glad you are enjoying teaching. What a rewarding experience.
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Teaching is definitely rewarding but I know exactly how you feel about needing a break. I teach middle school, though, so it’s a bit different as well. Christmas is just around the corner. I know it seems silly but fall goes so fast.
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Caitlin said on October 5, 2008:
Teaching is definitely rewarding but I know exactly how you feel about needing a break. I teach middle school, though, so it’s a bit different as well. Christmas is just around the corner. I know it seems silly but fall goes so fast.
Ah, bless your heart. I do not envy middle school teachers at all!!
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Oh my, Ashley. You have been busy. Though I knew you would be a wonderful teacher. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help, ok?
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*FAINTS* Ashley is alive & not eaten up by little kids! I am sure as time goes on you will prove to yourself & everyone else just how wonderful you are!
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It’ll be Christmas soon? God… don’t scare me into being more stressed out. But, I can’t believe it’s October either. The first semester of school always seems to be the shortest.
You seem to be encountering the same problems that I am. High school is so busy that I don’t even have time to be stressed out. And… you know what? First graders seem harder.
Hopefully things will lighten up. Agreed; Fall Break sounds wonderful.
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Oh yeah, and flat ironing is great. Straight hair always feels smoother to me.
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Yay she hasnt been eaten yet! lol I can’t believe Halloween is only a couple weeks away then Thanksgiving, THEN Christmas… AHHH!!!
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Hope you had a wonderful fall break! Sounds like you more than deserved it. =)
I recently got a flat iron too! Oddly enough, I use mine to make curls. lol.
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I bet your hair looks awesome! I talked my parents into buying me a top-dollar professional one from Sally’s Beauty Supply (I think it was about $100), but it is so worth it! It takes less time and it stays straight for longer. If it is something you would do a lot, it is very worth it. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate but at least you are enjoying it! Good luck!
Ashley scribbled this note on October 5th, 2008: 
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