Hey Friends! Long time no see!!!
Sorry it took me so long to update. Lots of exciting things have been happening on my end. For starters, Matt proposed to me last month!!! We have already started planning, and 11 months from today I will be married to my best friend. How amazing is that?
As you probably know, my long term ended about a month ago with my first graders. It was really hard to say goodbye, and I cried a few times but I knew that was going to happen. My first graders were so excited to hear the news of our engagement. One of my students, Juan, asked me every morning if Matt and I could get married in the classroom before the end of the year. The kiddos loved to look at my ring. It was so cute!!! The other day I was subbing for my friend Kari and I saw my first graders at an assembly. A little girl from my first grade class looked at me and mouthed, "Miss. Hobbs, are you married yet?" I just love them... Six year olds never forget.
Getting back into the groove of subbing for different classes has been a real challenge for me. Although I enjoy getting to know different kiddos in all grade levels, I hate knowing students for a day and then going somewhere new. Luckily, I have been able to sub for Letty and Kari a couple times which is always like home when I enter the classroom. They have the cutest kids, I swear.
I have still been applying to different jobs for next school year. Keep praying, because there is one job in particular I would really love having and can't stop praying about. I have been making flashcards to help prepare me for interviews. I wish I was a better interviewer but I just freeze up when it actually comes time to talk. Of course, in the car on the way home I always remember what I should have said and curse myself for not thinking of it at the time.
Today I subbed for a junior high math class at my old jr high. It is so funny to hear kids complain about certain teachers because I remember complaining about them too. I remember one teacher specifically who I thought partnered with the devil when I was in school. I got a D in her math class and for the most part, I was a pretty good kid. Today kids were still complaining about her. It was pretty funny and just went to show that the jr high drama never ends.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
The Grateful Story
My class is in the lead for the read-a-thon apparently. Which means that maybe I will be able to go in the limo to in n out with my lucky lucky kiddos! I will probably be more excited than my kids to go in a limo! I haven't been since prom. One of the other first grade teachers is only 10 dollars behind me, and we are both pretty competitive so it should be interesting to see what happens!
My friend told me about something Oprah did called "The Grateful Journal" where you write down things that you were grateful for that day. For lent this year I have decided to do that, so why not incorporate it into my blog? After all, most of the time the things I am grateful for comes from my kids.
Here is what I am grateful for today:
1. I am grateful for morning flag ceremonies on Fridays. Even though it makes us run late the rest of the day, my kids are always in a better mood. Today all 24 of us walked like a choo-choo train all the way back to class. And we walked like that again after lunch.
2. I am grateful for my friend Katie. She brought me a big bag of reese's minis... which are totally my favorite candy ever. AND it was dark chocolate reese's which were even better than regular ones. I think I gained weight. I ate so many in the morning that I didn't even eat my lunch today. FATTY PATTY CALLED AND WANTS HER CANDY BACK!
3. I am grateful for my friends Kristine and Tara who helped me with parent drama.
4. I am grateful for people checking up on me to make sure I was doing better today.
5. I am grateful for Pinterest because the art project we did today turned out looking completely disturbing, so I will need to find a new project for our board.
6. I am grateful for a teacher asking me when I would be able to sub for her, because I totally didn't think she knew I existed until today.
Quote of the Day:
(I wore my hair beach wavy today)
Student (in his Spanish accent): Ms. Hobbs, why is your hair like that?
Me: You mean wavy?
Student: Yeah, it looks weird.... I don't like it.
My friend told me about something Oprah did called "The Grateful Journal" where you write down things that you were grateful for that day. For lent this year I have decided to do that, so why not incorporate it into my blog? After all, most of the time the things I am grateful for comes from my kids.
Here is what I am grateful for today:
1. I am grateful for morning flag ceremonies on Fridays. Even though it makes us run late the rest of the day, my kids are always in a better mood. Today all 24 of us walked like a choo-choo train all the way back to class. And we walked like that again after lunch.
2. I am grateful for my friend Katie. She brought me a big bag of reese's minis... which are totally my favorite candy ever. AND it was dark chocolate reese's which were even better than regular ones. I think I gained weight. I ate so many in the morning that I didn't even eat my lunch today. FATTY PATTY CALLED AND WANTS HER CANDY BACK!
3. I am grateful for my friends Kristine and Tara who helped me with parent drama.
4. I am grateful for people checking up on me to make sure I was doing better today.
5. I am grateful for Pinterest because the art project we did today turned out looking completely disturbing, so I will need to find a new project for our board.
6. I am grateful for a teacher asking me when I would be able to sub for her, because I totally didn't think she knew I existed until today.
Quote of the Day:
(I wore my hair beach wavy today)
Student (in his Spanish accent): Ms. Hobbs, why is your hair like that?
Me: You mean wavy?
Student: Yeah, it looks weird.... I don't like it.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Thin Ice
I'm a walking piece of thin ice. If someone touches me I will crack. At least that is how I have felt all day. I felt fine this morning when I woke up but once I got to school I just wanted to cry. As soon as I entered the parking lot I just sat in my car and had to take a few meditating breaths to keep myself from feeling overwhelmed. Why do I allow myself to get so invested and worked up over things? I hate that part of me. I hate that I was so excited for this school year and now I don't know what I am feeling. I am an organized person and I am a planner. My organization and planning did not work out. Every time one of my students smiled at me today I wanted to cry. I am not ready to give them up so that I can go back to subbing random students that I have never met before... I won't even know their names. Third grade was supposed to keep that from happening. I know it is all in my head, but I just felt like everyone kept staring at me today at work... it was an awful feeling. I just feel sad. I know I am being dramatic, but I think you would feel the same if something you worked really hard for and planned for didn't work out in the end. I just wish things had turned out differently. I know that regardless of how I feel it won't change anything anymore so I am really going to make an effort and try to focus on the good. I have had an amazing experience in first grade and I work at a great school with an amazing principal.
Here are the things I am grateful for today:
1. I took my kids to an assembly this morning. It was so cute and my students were laughing the whole time. Every time one of my students would laugh, she would look at me like she was making sure I was laughing too. I loved seeing their faces light up at the world around them. I am so in love with each of my students for so many different reasons. It is hard to believe I only have three weeks left with them.
2. I have three daughters of teachers in my class. It is a little stressful sometimes but for the most part I am fine with it. Yesterday was one of the girls' birthdays. The mom came into my classroom today at recess and closed the door behind her so I immediately thought something was wrong. Then she said, "Do you know what she wished for yesterday when she was blowing out her candles?" I said, "No, what?" She said, "Well she looked at me when she was blowing out her candles and said 'Mommy, I wish that Ms. Hobbs and Mrs. Wilson can teach together. I mean, I love Mrs. Wilson, but I love Ms. Hobbs too. Can't they just teach together?'" Oh my gosh I about rolled over and balled my eyes out in the corner right then and there. I love that little girl so much.
3. I am thankful for such supportive family and friends. I sat in the parking lot at Stater Brother's tonight after fighting with the Red Box machine and cried my eyes out. Then I went to my grandparent's house and they squeezed me like only grandparents can... It is a great feeling. Then I was lucky enough to go to my best friend's house and hang out with her and her parents.
4. I am grateful for kindergarten. At least I will be able to sub for Letty's class in the future... I miss those little boogers!
Here are the things I am grateful for today:
1. I took my kids to an assembly this morning. It was so cute and my students were laughing the whole time. Every time one of my students would laugh, she would look at me like she was making sure I was laughing too. I loved seeing their faces light up at the world around them. I am so in love with each of my students for so many different reasons. It is hard to believe I only have three weeks left with them.
2. I have three daughters of teachers in my class. It is a little stressful sometimes but for the most part I am fine with it. Yesterday was one of the girls' birthdays. The mom came into my classroom today at recess and closed the door behind her so I immediately thought something was wrong. Then she said, "Do you know what she wished for yesterday when she was blowing out her candles?" I said, "No, what?" She said, "Well she looked at me when she was blowing out her candles and said 'Mommy, I wish that Ms. Hobbs and Mrs. Wilson can teach together. I mean, I love Mrs. Wilson, but I love Ms. Hobbs too. Can't they just teach together?'" Oh my gosh I about rolled over and balled my eyes out in the corner right then and there. I love that little girl so much.
3. I am thankful for such supportive family and friends. I sat in the parking lot at Stater Brother's tonight after fighting with the Red Box machine and cried my eyes out. Then I went to my grandparent's house and they squeezed me like only grandparents can... It is a great feeling. Then I was lucky enough to go to my best friend's house and hang out with her and her parents.
4. I am grateful for kindergarten. At least I will be able to sub for Letty's class in the future... I miss those little boogers!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Updating
Hi friends. Sorry it has taken me so long to update! I have been a busy bee. Valentines Day was amazing with my little guys. I received so many gifts from them all- I felt so so so so loved! Love them all! On Valentines Day I was also able to sign the proposal for the job share for next year which is exciting. Hopefully everything works out. I heard today that I won't be able to sign the actual contract until June or July, so that is a total bummer.
At recess three of my girls like to follow me around and hide from me when I am on duty. It has been going on for the last week or so. This morning a few more kids started doing the same thing to me. It looks like we are playing Follow the Leader and Hide and go Seek at the same time. I just love my time with my kiddos.
Today I had to take a half day and go to the doctor. I have been fighting being sick for the past few weeks and finally I decided that it was time to go and see what is up. I am glad I ended up going because it turns out that I had a little fever, an ear infection, and a sinus infection. My doctor has me on antibiotics and ear drops. I haven't been to the doctors for being sick since high school! I usually have to go once a year for an allergic reaction to sunscreen (I know, such a random thing to be allergic to) but I never go when I am sick so it was a little weird. I probably shouldn't be going to work tomorrow but I don't feel too bad and I really do not want to get behind.
On top of being sick, I found out today that I will not be doing the long term job in third grade. I have been looking forward to this since the beginning of August when I found out about it. If the teacher had waited five more days I could have taken over her class. I am so upset every time I think about not being in there, I want to cry. Earlier this year I became really close to the students in that class and it makes me really sad that I won't be able to work with them for the rest of the year. I was really relying on the financial income as well which is already stressful enough. Even though I will still be subbing, it won't be for the same amount and subbing jobs can be hit or miss without a long term job. I wish I hadn't been so emotionally invested in this. I hate the feeling I have in my gut and throat right now.
Even though I am not getting the third grade job, I am still really grateful for the opportunity that I have had in first grade. I can't imagine having a better class to be able to work with everyday. I can't believe my time with them is almost over. In three weeks I will be saying goodbye to my goobers and giving them back to Danielle. I'm not ready to say goodbye.
Quote of the Week:
For the last week whenever one of my student's sees me he says this to me:
Student- "Ms. Hobbs, I just want you to know you're my favorite sub! Totally!"
Picture of the Week:
Over the weekend Matt and I went to my friend Kristine husband's 50th birthday party. Here are a few pictures:
At recess three of my girls like to follow me around and hide from me when I am on duty. It has been going on for the last week or so. This morning a few more kids started doing the same thing to me. It looks like we are playing Follow the Leader and Hide and go Seek at the same time. I just love my time with my kiddos.
Today I had to take a half day and go to the doctor. I have been fighting being sick for the past few weeks and finally I decided that it was time to go and see what is up. I am glad I ended up going because it turns out that I had a little fever, an ear infection, and a sinus infection. My doctor has me on antibiotics and ear drops. I haven't been to the doctors for being sick since high school! I usually have to go once a year for an allergic reaction to sunscreen (I know, such a random thing to be allergic to) but I never go when I am sick so it was a little weird. I probably shouldn't be going to work tomorrow but I don't feel too bad and I really do not want to get behind.
On top of being sick, I found out today that I will not be doing the long term job in third grade. I have been looking forward to this since the beginning of August when I found out about it. If the teacher had waited five more days I could have taken over her class. I am so upset every time I think about not being in there, I want to cry. Earlier this year I became really close to the students in that class and it makes me really sad that I won't be able to work with them for the rest of the year. I was really relying on the financial income as well which is already stressful enough. Even though I will still be subbing, it won't be for the same amount and subbing jobs can be hit or miss without a long term job. I wish I hadn't been so emotionally invested in this. I hate the feeling I have in my gut and throat right now.
Even though I am not getting the third grade job, I am still really grateful for the opportunity that I have had in first grade. I can't imagine having a better class to be able to work with everyday. I can't believe my time with them is almost over. In three weeks I will be saying goodbye to my goobers and giving them back to Danielle. I'm not ready to say goodbye.
Quote of the Week:
For the last week whenever one of my student's sees me he says this to me:
Student- "Ms. Hobbs, I just want you to know you're my favorite sub! Totally!"
Picture of the Week:
Over the weekend Matt and I went to my friend Kristine husband's 50th birthday party. Here are a few pictures:
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wednesday
I woke up this morning with a headache. Luckily, as soon as I saw the smiling faces on my kids, I felt much better. A little girl from the class across the hall walked up to me and gave me a heart lollipop that she made last night... So sweet! The kiddos are getting really excited for Valentines Day tomorrow. It should be fun. I am making brownies with strawberry cake on it. I made it last year for Matt and he really liked it.
I received an email from my principal the other day telling me that she was really glad I took the jobshare next year. I am really excited about having a job I know I will be able to rely on once a week, but I was still really nervous about whether or not taking the job share was a good idea. Carol, my principal, said she thought taking the job share was the right decision and was really happy for me. Knowing that Carol, a person I really look up to, supported my decision made me feel that much better. Thank goodness! Also, a big thanks to family and friends who have been so supportive. Love you all! Tomorrow after school I am going in to sign the proposal! Woohoo
I am a little bummed because there is a chance that I won't be able to start my long term for third grade this year. I was really looking forward to working in third grade. I know the kids really well, and I am pretty familiar with the third grade team, so if the teacher goes out earlier than expected I am going to be super bummed. I love knowing where I am able to sub every day, and I love being able to form relationships with students when I do my long term jobs. Knowing that I am going to have to go back to subbing at random schools with kids I don't know is driving me crazy. I hate having to go to a million different schools. It is so nice to know a student's name when you enter the class and know the routine. Please pray that everything works out for me. I was really looking forward to this opportunity.
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Student: Ms. Hobbs! He was just humping me while I was doing the splits!
2.
Student: You look like an angel today.
3.
Student: Ms. Hobbs, are you going to dress up nicely for the most romantic day of the year?
Picture of the Day:
My kids know that diamonds are my favorite shape, so a little girl brought me a "diamond" and a few kiddos gave me conversation hearts yesterday. Love it!
I received an email from my principal the other day telling me that she was really glad I took the jobshare next year. I am really excited about having a job I know I will be able to rely on once a week, but I was still really nervous about whether or not taking the job share was a good idea. Carol, my principal, said she thought taking the job share was the right decision and was really happy for me. Knowing that Carol, a person I really look up to, supported my decision made me feel that much better. Thank goodness! Also, a big thanks to family and friends who have been so supportive. Love you all! Tomorrow after school I am going in to sign the proposal! Woohoo
I am a little bummed because there is a chance that I won't be able to start my long term for third grade this year. I was really looking forward to working in third grade. I know the kids really well, and I am pretty familiar with the third grade team, so if the teacher goes out earlier than expected I am going to be super bummed. I love knowing where I am able to sub every day, and I love being able to form relationships with students when I do my long term jobs. Knowing that I am going to have to go back to subbing at random schools with kids I don't know is driving me crazy. I hate having to go to a million different schools. It is so nice to know a student's name when you enter the class and know the routine. Please pray that everything works out for me. I was really looking forward to this opportunity.
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Student: Ms. Hobbs! He was just humping me while I was doing the splits!
2.
Student: You look like an angel today.
3.
Student: Ms. Hobbs, are you going to dress up nicely for the most romantic day of the year?
Picture of the Day:
My kids know that diamonds are my favorite shape, so a little girl brought me a "diamond" and a few kiddos gave me conversation hearts yesterday. Love it!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Jobshare
My day started off a little rocky. BUT it ended up being good.
Things started to become much better when my student walked into class and handed me a fruit cup of peaches and a spoon for snack time. SWEETEST THING EVER, RIGHT?!?
After work I met with my principal. Seriously, she is the nicest person ever. I'm so lucky I have been able to work with her.
Tonight I checked my school email, and I noticed an email! Last week I had a meeting with a teacher who was interested in a job share for next year. I didn't think the meeting went well, but tonight I was offered a 20% job for next year! The teacher said that she met with her principal and they decided that I would be the best fit for their team next year! I wasn't sure if I should accept the job because it takes me out of the running for getting a full time position, but there are no guarantees that I will be offered a full time position. The job is in the district I love and is in 2nd grade, which I also love. I think it is a great opportunity for me. I am so excited (and a little nervous to move to a school I'm not familiar with) to be taking my career one step forward and finally call myself an "official" teacher!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, to those of you who have always been so positive, helpful, and supportive! I really appreciate it and won't ever forget how much you believed in me. THANK YOU!
I can't believe I am going to finally be an official teacher!
Things started to become much better when my student walked into class and handed me a fruit cup of peaches and a spoon for snack time. SWEETEST THING EVER, RIGHT?!?
After work I met with my principal. Seriously, she is the nicest person ever. I'm so lucky I have been able to work with her.
Tonight I checked my school email, and I noticed an email! Last week I had a meeting with a teacher who was interested in a job share for next year. I didn't think the meeting went well, but tonight I was offered a 20% job for next year! The teacher said that she met with her principal and they decided that I would be the best fit for their team next year! I wasn't sure if I should accept the job because it takes me out of the running for getting a full time position, but there are no guarantees that I will be offered a full time position. The job is in the district I love and is in 2nd grade, which I also love. I think it is a great opportunity for me. I am so excited (and a little nervous to move to a school I'm not familiar with) to be taking my career one step forward and finally call myself an "official" teacher!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, to those of you who have always been so positive, helpful, and supportive! I really appreciate it and won't ever forget how much you believed in me. THANK YOU!
I can't believe I am going to finally be an official teacher!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Afternoon Madness
People in the office must think I am psycho. Within an hour, four of my students had to go to the health office today. DRAMA! One of my students has been sick for a few days and she kept saying she didn't feel well so I sent her to the nurse, another student either had an allergic reaction to something or has pink eye, my other student had a bathroom accident, and my other student had one of the worst bloody noses I have ever seen. My student got his bloody nose in the computer lab too, so there was no tissue to help stop the bleeding right away... I literally had him hold his head back the whole way to the nurse. Three of the four of my kids had to be sent home! My poor babies. =(
One of my students lied to me today. He was supposed to sit on the wall at recess for pushing a girl down in another class and goofing off in class. I reminded him to sit on the wall before recess and after recess I asked if he sat on the wall. He told me he did sit on the wall. Then at the end of the day two students told me that he didn't sit on the wall. Finally the student fessed up to lying to me. Little does he know, I already have a parent meeting scheduled for tomorrow after school. It should be interesting to discuss his behavior with his mom. I love this kid, but sometimes he is a little too much.
Another student of mine came back from being sick for the first time this week. Every time I walked by her she gave me a hug. So precious. I hope I have a daughter like that.
Today there was a district visit. I think everything went well. They weren't really in my room for more than two minutes, but the superintendent said hi to me and smiled. I felt a little awkward because I looked at him and said hi then walked away. I wasn't sure if I should have started up a conversation with him or if I should have been working with my kids, so I chose my kids. He seemed really nice though. They nodded their head when I let my students play "Rock Paper Scissors" to see who could go first during their partner activity. That's a plus, right? Aside from the superintendent, principal, and vice principal, I have no idea who the other people were. Good times.
After work today I met Letty for dinner. We went to the Lazy Dog Cafe. We had never been before but both of us ended up really liking it! Their happy hour for food and drinks was really reasonable too! I love being able to catch up with her over dinner. I feel like we never see each other anymore at school so it is always nice to go out with her and talk about our lives. I like that even though we are at different places in our life we still get along so well and have such a great friendship. It is so easy to talk to her. What a nice way to end my evening.
Quotes of the Day:
1.)
Student: Ms. Hobbs, you look beautiful with glasses but you never wear them! Can you PLEASE wear your glasses tomorrow?
2.)
(In the middle of our math lesson, this student raised his hand)
Student: Wow Ms. Hobbs, you look SO beautiful today.
Obviously today my kids built up my ego more than they should have =)
One of my students lied to me today. He was supposed to sit on the wall at recess for pushing a girl down in another class and goofing off in class. I reminded him to sit on the wall before recess and after recess I asked if he sat on the wall. He told me he did sit on the wall. Then at the end of the day two students told me that he didn't sit on the wall. Finally the student fessed up to lying to me. Little does he know, I already have a parent meeting scheduled for tomorrow after school. It should be interesting to discuss his behavior with his mom. I love this kid, but sometimes he is a little too much.
Another student of mine came back from being sick for the first time this week. Every time I walked by her she gave me a hug. So precious. I hope I have a daughter like that.
Today there was a district visit. I think everything went well. They weren't really in my room for more than two minutes, but the superintendent said hi to me and smiled. I felt a little awkward because I looked at him and said hi then walked away. I wasn't sure if I should have started up a conversation with him or if I should have been working with my kids, so I chose my kids. He seemed really nice though. They nodded their head when I let my students play "Rock Paper Scissors" to see who could go first during their partner activity. That's a plus, right? Aside from the superintendent, principal, and vice principal, I have no idea who the other people were. Good times.
After work today I met Letty for dinner. We went to the Lazy Dog Cafe. We had never been before but both of us ended up really liking it! Their happy hour for food and drinks was really reasonable too! I love being able to catch up with her over dinner. I feel like we never see each other anymore at school so it is always nice to go out with her and talk about our lives. I like that even though we are at different places in our life we still get along so well and have such a great friendship. It is so easy to talk to her. What a nice way to end my evening.
Quotes of the Day:
1.)
Student: Ms. Hobbs, you look beautiful with glasses but you never wear them! Can you PLEASE wear your glasses tomorrow?
2.)
(In the middle of our math lesson, this student raised his hand)
Student: Wow Ms. Hobbs, you look SO beautiful today.
Obviously today my kids built up my ego more than they should have =)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Neverland
I have decided that when I have kids of my own they are not allowed to move past the third grade. I see the kids I taught last year that are now in fourth grade and I have to look twice because they have changed so much. One of my students last year was a short little girl and today I saw her and I swear she shot up a good four inches. Another student from last year has turned from being one of the funniest to one of the most serious boys I have ever seen. They are still amazing kids, but they are growing up too fast! No thanks. My future children are not allowed to grow up. I have a difficult time seeing my students grow up, I can only imagine what it will be like with my own flesh and blood. I will probably cry for days.
I accidentally said "oh, heck" today in class and I thought my kids were going to bury me alive! I dropped something and when I said it I immediately wanted to rewind time to take back the words. "Heck" to my first graders is like throwing out the F bomb. DON'T SAY IT! I said sorry and everyone forgave me but I was in steep water for a second.
One of my students got a citation today for threatening another student. Another one had to pull his behavior clip to orange because he tried to push a girls legs so she would fall over on the playground. I talked to both parents after school and they were less than thrilled about their child's behavior. Good times.
My theatre teacher from high school is finding out information for me about how I can get my real estate license. I know I have to take a test and I am pretty sure I have to take a few classes, but I have no idea where to begin! Funny enough, she was also a teacher for several years as well as a real estate agent. Now she just does real estate. I have been talking about getting it for years, and I think now that I am done taking classes at La Verne I can start a new adventure. I don't necessarily want to give up teaching for real estate, but my obsession with houses would shock most of you. I have worked too hard to find a job in teaching and plan to keep searching for my big opportunity to have my own classroom, but I think real estate would be interesting and exciting. I hope everything works out.
I accidentally said "oh, heck" today in class and I thought my kids were going to bury me alive! I dropped something and when I said it I immediately wanted to rewind time to take back the words. "Heck" to my first graders is like throwing out the F bomb. DON'T SAY IT! I said sorry and everyone forgave me but I was in steep water for a second.
One of my students got a citation today for threatening another student. Another one had to pull his behavior clip to orange because he tried to push a girls legs so she would fall over on the playground. I talked to both parents after school and they were less than thrilled about their child's behavior. Good times.
My theatre teacher from high school is finding out information for me about how I can get my real estate license. I know I have to take a test and I am pretty sure I have to take a few classes, but I have no idea where to begin! Funny enough, she was also a teacher for several years as well as a real estate agent. Now she just does real estate. I have been talking about getting it for years, and I think now that I am done taking classes at La Verne I can start a new adventure. I don't necessarily want to give up teaching for real estate, but my obsession with houses would shock most of you. I have worked too hard to find a job in teaching and plan to keep searching for my big opportunity to have my own classroom, but I think real estate would be interesting and exciting. I hope everything works out.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Dropping like flies
My kiddos are dropping like flies! I only had 19 students in class today because four of them were sick. I am finally starting to feel a little better. My head is a little stuffed and I feel really tired, but I am better than I was before.
I feel like I am getting to know a couple teachers from the first grade team a little better than before. I am kind of shy and sometimes I feel like I come off as being rude, but I don't mean to be. Luckily, I think I am finally opening up and am able to talk to people on my team a little more. Everyone is nice and willing to help if I need it, so I feel like a lucky lady.
I am a little nervous about what my future holds over the next few months. I have been planning on being able to save a certain amount of money but if everything doesn't go as planned I have no idea what I am going to do. I am becoming stressed about several things which makes me become really emotional. I know things will turn out the way they are supposed to, but I am a planner and if things don't work out for me I freak out.
I feel like I am getting to know a couple teachers from the first grade team a little better than before. I am kind of shy and sometimes I feel like I come off as being rude, but I don't mean to be. Luckily, I think I am finally opening up and am able to talk to people on my team a little more. Everyone is nice and willing to help if I need it, so I feel like a lucky lady.
I am a little nervous about what my future holds over the next few months. I have been planning on being able to save a certain amount of money but if everything doesn't go as planned I have no idea what I am going to do. I am becoming stressed about several things which makes me become really emotional. I know things will turn out the way they are supposed to, but I am a planner and if things don't work out for me I freak out.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday
I can't believe I am starting my 5th week with my students! Time is flying by so quickly!
Another exciting Monday for this girl! Kids were awesome today for the most part. Unfortunately, three students in my class are sick and missed school today. Poor babies! There was only one slight hiccup to report today.
After lunch one of my students told me that another student said she was going to murder everyone. My kids are super sweet so I was shocked that something like that had even been said. I really wasn't sure how to handle the situation but the girl that was accused of saying she was going to murder everyone was balling her eyes out telling me over and over that she didn't say it. I talked to Kristen to figure out what to do and she said to call the office. The office had me send my student down to talk to the principal. I had to send several more students down to talk to her to get the full story. In the end, it was like a game of telephone. My student never actually said that, but people heard that she said it from other students and rumors were spread. The principal came in and explained the situation to my class and viola, everything was back to normal- thank goodness!
Kristen and I are doing a fun valentine activity that we found on Pinterest! I am excited to try it next week! I am a little nervous about it because it involves finger paint and blowing paint out of a straw, but if it turns out crazy, you can't say we didn't try something new!
My parents haven't been doing a swell job of coming and helping after they signed up and I have a lot of prep to get done this week, so I sent a note home to parents to remind them of their days. Hopefully they remember to come. There is one mom in my class that is totally amazing! This morning she walked in and said that if I need her to help to just shoot her an email or let her know before school. Thank goodness for her! =)
Quote of the Day:
Student: Man, I've got itches in my britches!
Another exciting Monday for this girl! Kids were awesome today for the most part. Unfortunately, three students in my class are sick and missed school today. Poor babies! There was only one slight hiccup to report today.
After lunch one of my students told me that another student said she was going to murder everyone. My kids are super sweet so I was shocked that something like that had even been said. I really wasn't sure how to handle the situation but the girl that was accused of saying she was going to murder everyone was balling her eyes out telling me over and over that she didn't say it. I talked to Kristen to figure out what to do and she said to call the office. The office had me send my student down to talk to the principal. I had to send several more students down to talk to her to get the full story. In the end, it was like a game of telephone. My student never actually said that, but people heard that she said it from other students and rumors were spread. The principal came in and explained the situation to my class and viola, everything was back to normal- thank goodness!
Kristen and I are doing a fun valentine activity that we found on Pinterest! I am excited to try it next week! I am a little nervous about it because it involves finger paint and blowing paint out of a straw, but if it turns out crazy, you can't say we didn't try something new!
My parents haven't been doing a swell job of coming and helping after they signed up and I have a lot of prep to get done this week, so I sent a note home to parents to remind them of their days. Hopefully they remember to come. There is one mom in my class that is totally amazing! This morning she walked in and said that if I need her to help to just shoot her an email or let her know before school. Thank goodness for her! =)
Quote of the Day:
Student: Man, I've got itches in my britches!
Friday, February 1, 2013
The only thing that appears to be going how I planned is my long term. My kids put a smile on my face everyday. The poor kids tested alllll morning long but they hung in there like rock-stars. They are amazing kids.
I am freaking out about next year. I can't keep subbing if I am going to be able to move forward with my life. I don't know what to do. I am so overwhelmed.
I am freaking out about next year. I can't keep subbing if I am going to be able to move forward with my life. I don't know what to do. I am so overwhelmed.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Cultural Performance
I got sick and I feel like a train ran me over. My throat is killin me and I have a stuffy head. Letty told me to try Zicam so I went and bought some after work. Hopefully it works quickly!
My kids had their cultural performance today. They all looked so cute! For the most part everything went well. One of the songs kept skipping which caused the kiddos to go a little nuts. The second time the music stopped two kids from MY class yelled something out after I had already had a conversation with them about waiting patiently. It was pretty embarrassing but what are you going to do? I am still proud of their performance so I told them I would bring them a treat tomorrow.
Today two of my students pulled their behavior clips to orange and lost recess, which is a first for me. Lordy, lord, lord. One of my students said "what the hell" on the playground, and if you read my quotes of the day, you will find a reason as to why my other student pulled his clip down after already running through the halls and talking alllll morning long.
My friend Kristine had an ice cream celebration for her kids today and she brought me some. Bless her soul! It was so stinkin' good.
I found a project having to do with Groundhog Day so tomorrow the kiddos and I are going to make it. I am pretty excited to try something new with them. We all need to have a little fun after Friday tests!
Quotes of the Day:
1.)
Me: Boys and girls it makes me sad when you don't say words that are allowed at school. Think about what you are saying before you say it.
(a few minutes pass)
Student: FART FART FART FART FART FART FART.
Me: Go pull your pin.
2.)
Student 1: Ms. Hobbs how come you get ice cream?
Student 2: I think I know why!
Me: Why?
Student 2: Because you are a rock-star!!!
My kids had their cultural performance today. They all looked so cute! For the most part everything went well. One of the songs kept skipping which caused the kiddos to go a little nuts. The second time the music stopped two kids from MY class yelled something out after I had already had a conversation with them about waiting patiently. It was pretty embarrassing but what are you going to do? I am still proud of their performance so I told them I would bring them a treat tomorrow.
Today two of my students pulled their behavior clips to orange and lost recess, which is a first for me. Lordy, lord, lord. One of my students said "what the hell" on the playground, and if you read my quotes of the day, you will find a reason as to why my other student pulled his clip down after already running through the halls and talking alllll morning long.
My friend Kristine had an ice cream celebration for her kids today and she brought me some. Bless her soul! It was so stinkin' good.
I found a project having to do with Groundhog Day so tomorrow the kiddos and I are going to make it. I am pretty excited to try something new with them. We all need to have a little fun after Friday tests!
Quotes of the Day:
1.)
Me: Boys and girls it makes me sad when you don't say words that are allowed at school. Think about what you are saying before you say it.
(a few minutes pass)
Student: FART FART FART FART FART FART FART.
Me: Go pull your pin.
2.)
Student 1: Ms. Hobbs how come you get ice cream?
Student 2: I think I know why!
Me: Why?
Student 2: Because you are a rock-star!!!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday and Tuesday
The flu is going around and I realllly hope that my flu shot is going to do its job! I CANNOT get sick. I was walking through the halls today and I saw a kid getting walked to the nurse with a barf bag-- I would have probably puked if I had to walk that kid to the office. Poor little fella =(
Yesterday a little boy cried all morning long. He is a serious kid and is super sweet but he also doesn't play with kids his age a lot, or so it seems. After recess, I asked my students to make him feel better by being sure to play with him and sit with him at lunch. One of my student's raised his hand and said "Ms. Hobbs, he can sit and play with me today! I am super nice and love making new friends." Then he walked up to my sad student and said, "You look like you could use a hug, come here." and proceeded to hug the little boy. Sweetest thing ever, right?!! Gosh I love my kids- they all have such big hearts.
I was feeling really off of my game today. This morning we had rehearsal for the first grade performance and I felt like I was messing everything up which kind of put me in a weird mood. I thought the door my students are supposed to enter through was closed, but it turned out that it wasn't, and then my students lined up backwards, which took up even more time, then I couldn't get the timing of the Powerpoint to work. THEN I remembered that I forgot to send my students to the library to return their books and pick up a new one for reading. I just felt like I was messing everything up. Anyway, Letty came into the lounge today and gave me a hug. I don't think she even realized that I needed a hug, but it totally made me feel 10x better. Thank you, Letty!
I love that the third graders I am supposed to start long terming for in March run up to me everyday and say hi. I don't even think they are aware that I am going to be long terming for them, but I am so glad that they come say hi to me whenever they see me. It makes me feel like a rockstar.
Quotes of the day:
1.)
Student: Um, excuse me? Those two boys (points to two kids in my class) were peeing in the same toilet bowl together...
2.)
(Two of the third graders I am supposed to be long terming for ran up to me)
Students: MISSSSSSSS. HOBBBBBBBS! (hugs me)
Me: Hi boys.
Student 1: Hey Ms. Hobbs, we have a question.
Me: Ok, what?
Student 2: Are you still dating Matt?
Me: Yep.
Students: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Me: Why?
Student 2: Because now we can't marry you!
Student 1: Do you have your phone?
Me: Who do you need to call?
Student 1: My future mother-in-law.
Me: Who?
Student 1: Your mom, DUHHHH!
Yesterday a little boy cried all morning long. He is a serious kid and is super sweet but he also doesn't play with kids his age a lot, or so it seems. After recess, I asked my students to make him feel better by being sure to play with him and sit with him at lunch. One of my student's raised his hand and said "Ms. Hobbs, he can sit and play with me today! I am super nice and love making new friends." Then he walked up to my sad student and said, "You look like you could use a hug, come here." and proceeded to hug the little boy. Sweetest thing ever, right?!! Gosh I love my kids- they all have such big hearts.
I was feeling really off of my game today. This morning we had rehearsal for the first grade performance and I felt like I was messing everything up which kind of put me in a weird mood. I thought the door my students are supposed to enter through was closed, but it turned out that it wasn't, and then my students lined up backwards, which took up even more time, then I couldn't get the timing of the Powerpoint to work. THEN I remembered that I forgot to send my students to the library to return their books and pick up a new one for reading. I just felt like I was messing everything up. Anyway, Letty came into the lounge today and gave me a hug. I don't think she even realized that I needed a hug, but it totally made me feel 10x better. Thank you, Letty!
I love that the third graders I am supposed to start long terming for in March run up to me everyday and say hi. I don't even think they are aware that I am going to be long terming for them, but I am so glad that they come say hi to me whenever they see me. It makes me feel like a rockstar.
Quotes of the day:
1.)
Student: Um, excuse me? Those two boys (points to two kids in my class) were peeing in the same toilet bowl together...
2.)
(Two of the third graders I am supposed to be long terming for ran up to me)
Students: MISSSSSSSS. HOBBBBBBBS! (hugs me)
Me: Hi boys.
Student 1: Hey Ms. Hobbs, we have a question.
Me: Ok, what?
Student 2: Are you still dating Matt?
Me: Yep.
Students: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Me: Why?
Student 2: Because now we can't marry you!
Student 1: Do you have your phone?
Me: Who do you need to call?
Student 1: My future mother-in-law.
Me: Who?
Student 1: Your mom, DUHHHH!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Busy Busy Week!
So sorry for not updating at all last week! By the time I got home every night I was pooped out and forgot to update this bad boy. Let me fill you in on the highlights...
I love my class, obviously. There is no question about that. I am becoming very attached to them and I know it is going to be realllly hard to give them back.
On Tuesday and Wednesday I taught my ELA common core lesson to students. The books that they had to make about wild cats were AMAZING! I was reading through them and they all did above and beyond what I had expected. I am so proud of them.
My students have a cultural performance on the 31st and I feel kind of bad because I still don't know all of the hand moves so I am always peeking over at the other teachers and following along with them. I am sure everything will run smoothly though.
There is a little girl in my class who loves to tell me stories. In the middle of a lesson she raised her hand and told me I'm invited to her tea party birthday party in a few months. Then she raised her hand in the middle of math and told me a story about her dad. I eventually had to tell her to tell me her stories during recess because she was getting me off track. I love hearing her stories though. Too cute.
I'm not sure if you have heard the "Gangnam Style" style song or watched the dance, but one of the little boys in my class does the dance every day! I don't even think he realizes that he is doing it, but it is seriously the cutest thing ever. I totally get that kids can't sit for all hours of the day so I let them stand behind their chairs if they are becoming restless. This boy was reading a story and he just started randomly doing the Gangnam Style dance. Lord it made me sad that I had to make him stop and read his book because it was hilarious.
I am getting nervous about having a job next year. I am praying something comes along. It is so stressful not knowing if I will still be subbing next year or if I will have my own classroom!
Still loving my time and thankful for this experience. I don't want it to end.
Pictures of the Week:
One of my students drew that for me and then requested that I take a picture of it so I don't forget about what it looks like. ;)
My friend Katie sent this to me in an email. She is so presh.
Quotes of the Week:
1.
Me: Zip those lips!
Student: And plant those hips?
2.
(Referring to a necklace that says M C on it)
Student: Miss. Hobbs what does your necklace mean?
Me: It means Matt loves Cassie. My boyfriend got it for me for Christmas. His name is Matt and my name is Cassie.
Student: Cassie Hobbs? That's weird. Are you and your boyfriend married?
Me: Nope.
Student: Why won't he marry you?
Me: You should write him a letter and ask him.
Student: That is a great idea!
3.
Student 1: Next Christmas I am going to bring you a present.
Student 2: Mrs. Wilson will be back by then.
Student 1: Well, Ms. Hobbs will be here too so I will bring them both a present.
4.
Me: I love all of my students because you're all rock stars.
Student: We love you too Miss. Hobbs, but only as a teacher or else that would just be weird.
I love my class, obviously. There is no question about that. I am becoming very attached to them and I know it is going to be realllly hard to give them back.
On Tuesday and Wednesday I taught my ELA common core lesson to students. The books that they had to make about wild cats were AMAZING! I was reading through them and they all did above and beyond what I had expected. I am so proud of them.
My students have a cultural performance on the 31st and I feel kind of bad because I still don't know all of the hand moves so I am always peeking over at the other teachers and following along with them. I am sure everything will run smoothly though.
There is a little girl in my class who loves to tell me stories. In the middle of a lesson she raised her hand and told me I'm invited to her tea party birthday party in a few months. Then she raised her hand in the middle of math and told me a story about her dad. I eventually had to tell her to tell me her stories during recess because she was getting me off track. I love hearing her stories though. Too cute.
I'm not sure if you have heard the "Gangnam Style" style song or watched the dance, but one of the little boys in my class does the dance every day! I don't even think he realizes that he is doing it, but it is seriously the cutest thing ever. I totally get that kids can't sit for all hours of the day so I let them stand behind their chairs if they are becoming restless. This boy was reading a story and he just started randomly doing the Gangnam Style dance. Lord it made me sad that I had to make him stop and read his book because it was hilarious.
I am getting nervous about having a job next year. I am praying something comes along. It is so stressful not knowing if I will still be subbing next year or if I will have my own classroom!
Still loving my time and thankful for this experience. I don't want it to end.
Pictures of the Week:
Quotes of the Week:
1.
Me: Zip those lips!
Student: And plant those hips?
2.
(Referring to a necklace that says M C on it)
Student: Miss. Hobbs what does your necklace mean?
Me: It means Matt loves Cassie. My boyfriend got it for me for Christmas. His name is Matt and my name is Cassie.
Student: Cassie Hobbs? That's weird. Are you and your boyfriend married?
Me: Nope.
Student: Why won't he marry you?
Me: You should write him a letter and ask him.
Student: That is a great idea!
3.
Student 1: Next Christmas I am going to bring you a present.
Student 2: Mrs. Wilson will be back by then.
Student 1: Well, Ms. Hobbs will be here too so I will bring them both a present.
4.
Me: I love all of my students because you're all rock stars.
Student: We love you too Miss. Hobbs, but only as a teacher or else that would just be weird.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Fun Friday
Today was a fast day! We had a morning flag ceremony and it seemed to throw the whole day off, but don't worry- we got through it with flying colors!
Friday's are testing day which can get a little crazy but I loveeee watching my students perform their weekly poem. It is seriously the cutest thing to watch them perform. Love it!
Next week I have to teach a common core lesson and I am feeling a little overwhelmed and nervous about it. My students have to watch a movie, read two stories, take notes on the movie and stories and then write a book on what we read. Oooof. I teach FIRST grade! Who had to write a book in first grade??? Today we practiced learning how to take notes and wrote a book about penguins to help them practice for next week. My students did a great job! I am so proud of them. Hopefully the lesson goes just as fab as our practice round did today.
Quote of the Day:
Student: "Miss. Hobbs, we have decided that we don't want you to leave us."
Pictures of the Day:
"Miss. Hobbs I drew this picture of us because you are my best friend." =)
I love that he wrote me as his teacher! And seriously-- "God Loves Me" --- so precious.
Friday's are testing day which can get a little crazy but I loveeee watching my students perform their weekly poem. It is seriously the cutest thing to watch them perform. Love it!
Next week I have to teach a common core lesson and I am feeling a little overwhelmed and nervous about it. My students have to watch a movie, read two stories, take notes on the movie and stories and then write a book on what we read. Oooof. I teach FIRST grade! Who had to write a book in first grade??? Today we practiced learning how to take notes and wrote a book about penguins to help them practice for next week. My students did a great job! I am so proud of them. Hopefully the lesson goes just as fab as our practice round did today.
Quote of the Day:
Student: "Miss. Hobbs, we have decided that we don't want you to leave us."
Pictures of the Day:
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Tangerines
Days like today help remind me why I chose this profession. I love my kids. Love love love love love love love them! Even when they make me crazy and don't listen, or make me sad, they always find a way to make me happy.
This morning before school started I was on playground duty and three girls in my class ran up to me. They asked me a question that I didn't know the answer to and one of the girls said "Miss. Hobbs, are you losing your marbles again?" I always say that I am losing my marbles when I forget to do something or can't find something, so it was cute to hear my student ask me that today.
I had to write a note home to a parent today for a student's behavior. I absolutely love this student but sometimes he makes a poor decision. After school I talked to him and he was so sweet. "Miss. Hobbs, I am so sorry. Tomorrow will be a better day for me." Oh my gosh, so sweet.
I figured that due to the weather and the constant chatter, I would switch up the seating arrangement and see if that improved the talking situation. Luckily, it did! Woohoo.
My students took their comprehension test today and everyone got an A and almost everyone got an A on their math test too. I feel like a winner. Ding Ding!
Quote of the Day:
Me- We are getting new seats today.
Student- Yes!!! I hope I get to sit by my cutie-pa-tootie
Me- Oooooh. Do you have a crush on someone?
Student- YUCK Miss. Hobbs!!! I only call him a cutie-pa-tootie because he looks like a tangerine! Get it? Cutie....
This morning before school started I was on playground duty and three girls in my class ran up to me. They asked me a question that I didn't know the answer to and one of the girls said "Miss. Hobbs, are you losing your marbles again?" I always say that I am losing my marbles when I forget to do something or can't find something, so it was cute to hear my student ask me that today.
I had to write a note home to a parent today for a student's behavior. I absolutely love this student but sometimes he makes a poor decision. After school I talked to him and he was so sweet. "Miss. Hobbs, I am so sorry. Tomorrow will be a better day for me." Oh my gosh, so sweet.
I figured that due to the weather and the constant chatter, I would switch up the seating arrangement and see if that improved the talking situation. Luckily, it did! Woohoo.
My students took their comprehension test today and everyone got an A and almost everyone got an A on their math test too. I feel like a winner. Ding Ding!
Quote of the Day:
Me- We are getting new seats today.
Student- Yes!!! I hope I get to sit by my cutie-pa-tootie
Me- Oooooh. Do you have a crush on someone?
Student- YUCK Miss. Hobbs!!! I only call him a cutie-pa-tootie because he looks like a tangerine! Get it? Cutie....
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Wind
It is official, the wind makes students crazy-- and makes my backpack cart fall into a ditch. I am so not a fan. After school I went to Burlington Coat Factory and bought a wind breaker jacket for this weather.
Quote of the Day:
Me: Boys and Girls! I don't know who is screaming or why, but that is completely inappropriate.
(silence from my class)
Student: Miss. Hobbs, I will admit- I was one of the ones screaming. I promise to be better next time.
Even when they make me mad, they know how to make me happy.
Quote of the Day:
Me: Boys and Girls! I don't know who is screaming or why, but that is completely inappropriate.
(silence from my class)
Student: Miss. Hobbs, I will admit- I was one of the ones screaming. I promise to be better next time.
Even when they make me mad, they know how to make me happy.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday Funday!
Today was the coldest day in Los Angeles since 1990. Take the weather, add wind, and you've got yourself one heck of a miserably cold day. I was not a fan. I set my heater to 92 degrees in the classroom and my class and I were still freezing. I think we have problems. I have no idea how I have family living in snow. No thank you!
I have a new student! Phew- I was so nervous that my student would be out of control, but he seems to fit right on in with my class. Thank goodness!
I am getting more comfortable teaching the material to my class. In the morning I sit down and go over my day's lessons so that I know I have everything ready. I feel that I am making the phonics lessons more complicated than it needs to be, but I am getting there. Woo!
It is only day 5 of working with my students and I can already tell that I am going to have a hard time giving them back to Danielle when she returns.I am so glad that I have been able to work with these kids in kindergarten and now in first grade. I love watching them grow and transform from babies to little kids. If I could I would follow them all the way through 5th grade. Love em.
Pinterest is giving me lots of new ideas for little Friday art crafts for my students. Hopefully we will end up having time to do a couple before Valentine's Day. We shall see!
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Student: Ms. Hobbs, this weekend I went to Big Bear and my stepdad belted me in the face with a snowball!
2.
Student 1: Miss. Hobbs you are the best teacher ever!
Student 2: What about Mrs. Wilson?
Student 1: Mrs. Wilson and Miss. Hobbs are the same person practically so they are both the best!
I have a new student! Phew- I was so nervous that my student would be out of control, but he seems to fit right on in with my class. Thank goodness!
I am getting more comfortable teaching the material to my class. In the morning I sit down and go over my day's lessons so that I know I have everything ready. I feel that I am making the phonics lessons more complicated than it needs to be, but I am getting there. Woo!
It is only day 5 of working with my students and I can already tell that I am going to have a hard time giving them back to Danielle when she returns.I am so glad that I have been able to work with these kids in kindergarten and now in first grade. I love watching them grow and transform from babies to little kids. If I could I would follow them all the way through 5th grade. Love em.
Pinterest is giving me lots of new ideas for little Friday art crafts for my students. Hopefully we will end up having time to do a couple before Valentine's Day. We shall see!
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Student: Ms. Hobbs, this weekend I went to Big Bear and my stepdad belted me in the face with a snowball!
2.
Student 1: Miss. Hobbs you are the best teacher ever!
Student 2: What about Mrs. Wilson?
Student 1: Mrs. Wilson and Miss. Hobbs are the same person practically so they are both the best!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Whine Wednesday
Still loving my students. Today my class was a little antsy and too talkative so tomorrow I am going to have to make sure that I am on top of my classroom management game.
I am becoming more familiar with the classroom and being able to find different things which is always nice. I have been able to finish little things that need to get done for next week, so tomorrow I will just need to grade tests and enter them into the system. Friday is a student-free day, and I have only been to one, so we shall see what it entails.
My students are practicing for their cultural performance. Today they had to practice with other classes. We have been practicing the poem together a little, but today was the first official day I worked with them and other classes on the music. I felt like such a weirdo staring at the other teachers doing the hand moves while I was trying to copy them and keep up. I need to tell my kids to look at Kristen instead of me so I don't mess us up! Good times.
Some of my third graders from last year came in and said hi to me. Their classroom is in the pod across from mine. They are so big and look so old now... my heart hurts. In the morning my favorite guy from last year came up and started talking to me. I just love him. He is the sweetest kid of all time. I still miss those kids and I haven't been their student teacher in over a year. Crazy how fast time flies.
My friend Kristine has a new student teacher. She is trying to become total bff's with this new gal, but we all know that Burkey-Burke and I have a special bond. Don't break the Burke-Hobbs BFF bond or else!!!
I am pooped out today!
Quote of the Day:
Student: Ms. Hobbs how long will you be our sub for?
Me: For a while buddy, why?
Student: Well, I was just wondering because I really like having you for a teacher.
I am becoming more familiar with the classroom and being able to find different things which is always nice. I have been able to finish little things that need to get done for next week, so tomorrow I will just need to grade tests and enter them into the system. Friday is a student-free day, and I have only been to one, so we shall see what it entails.
My students are practicing for their cultural performance. Today they had to practice with other classes. We have been practicing the poem together a little, but today was the first official day I worked with them and other classes on the music. I felt like such a weirdo staring at the other teachers doing the hand moves while I was trying to copy them and keep up. I need to tell my kids to look at Kristen instead of me so I don't mess us up! Good times.
Some of my third graders from last year came in and said hi to me. Their classroom is in the pod across from mine. They are so big and look so old now... my heart hurts. In the morning my favorite guy from last year came up and started talking to me. I just love him. He is the sweetest kid of all time. I still miss those kids and I haven't been their student teacher in over a year. Crazy how fast time flies.
My friend Kristine has a new student teacher. She is trying to become total bff's with this new gal, but we all know that Burkey-Burke and I have a special bond. Don't break the Burke-Hobbs BFF bond or else!!!
I am pooped out today!
Quote of the Day:
Student: Ms. Hobbs how long will you be our sub for?
Me: For a while buddy, why?
Student: Well, I was just wondering because I really like having you for a teacher.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Toothless Tuesday
I thought that this week I would be running around like a chicken with her head cut off because I'm still getting into the groove of things, but I haven't really felt like that at all. Between everything that Danielle left for me, how organized she is, and help from Kristen, things have been running extremely well! I am so grateful!
This morning we took a picture and sent it to Danielle to tell her congrats on her new baby boy. When I showed the kids pictures of the baby, all of the kids "oooohed" and "ahhhhed". In my head I was thinking about how people still probably "oooh" and "ahhh" at their own pictures, because let's face it, first graders are still practically little babies.
One of my students lost his tooth earlier this morning before school and another student lost hers after lunch. Yesterday two other students lost their teeth! The Tooth Fairy has sure been busy this week in my classroom! When my student lost her tooth at school she went to the nurse and received a little necklace to put her tooth in. At the end of the day her tooth was missing from her necklace and I swear she just about had a heart attack! Luckily after about ten minutes of her searching and me reassuring her that the Tooth Fairy would still come, we finally found it sitting on her desk. Oh my word. So much drama for a six year old. Then my other student walked up to me about four times while I was testing and asked me for a sticker for losing his tooth. Finally, after telling him about a thousand times that I would get him a sticker after I was finished testing, I realized we were all out of tooth stickers. Womp Womp Womppppp. Poor guy! Luckily Kristen had one for each of my two toothless kids today. Whew- Crisis averted.
This morning we took a picture and sent it to Danielle to tell her congrats on her new baby boy. When I showed the kids pictures of the baby, all of the kids "oooohed" and "ahhhhed". In my head I was thinking about how people still probably "oooh" and "ahhh" at their own pictures, because let's face it, first graders are still practically little babies.
One of my students lost his tooth earlier this morning before school and another student lost hers after lunch. Yesterday two other students lost their teeth! The Tooth Fairy has sure been busy this week in my classroom! When my student lost her tooth at school she went to the nurse and received a little necklace to put her tooth in. At the end of the day her tooth was missing from her necklace and I swear she just about had a heart attack! Luckily after about ten minutes of her searching and me reassuring her that the Tooth Fairy would still come, we finally found it sitting on her desk. Oh my word. So much drama for a six year old. Then my other student walked up to me about four times while I was testing and asked me for a sticker for losing his tooth. Finally, after telling him about a thousand times that I would get him a sticker after I was finished testing, I realized we were all out of tooth stickers. Womp Womp Womppppp. Poor guy! Luckily Kristen had one for each of my two toothless kids today. Whew- Crisis averted.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Day 1
I have only been subbing for my long term class one day and I can already tell that I am going to love it!
I was nervous that I wasn't going to get everything done or be able to find anything, but today was a success. For things I wasn't sure of, I asked my kids or the teacher next door to me. My neighbor, Kristen, is a huge help. I can already tell that we are going to get along great and form a friendship. I am looking forward to getting to know her better.
Today the kids and I started to read a Junie B. Jones book. When I was a kid my parents bought me all of the Junie B. books, so it is super fun to read them to my class. The kids love it! I am so glad such a good book is still being read by little kiddos.
During my student teaching I played a Jeopardy review game with my third graders and kinders. The class and I sped through our language today, so tomorrow we are going to play a review jeopardy game of the material. It should be fun.
I was nervous that I wasn't going to get everything done or be able to find anything, but today was a success. For things I wasn't sure of, I asked my kids or the teacher next door to me. My neighbor, Kristen, is a huge help. I can already tell that we are going to get along great and form a friendship. I am looking forward to getting to know her better.
Today the kids and I started to read a Junie B. Jones book. When I was a kid my parents bought me all of the Junie B. books, so it is super fun to read them to my class. The kids love it! I am so glad such a good book is still being read by little kiddos.
During my student teaching I played a Jeopardy review game with my third graders and kinders. The class and I sped through our language today, so tomorrow we are going to play a review jeopardy game of the material. It should be fun.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Lack of Wisdom
I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season! Matt and I went to Las Vegas for two nights and came home on Christmas Eve. We had a great time! Here is a picture of us on Christmas Eve. I just love our shirts. It is going to become a tradition to wear ;)
Everyone makes the resolution to eat healthier for the New Year, but I have already done that in the past, so I am taking a different path. Here are my top 5 resolutions:
1. Become a better teacher (apply myself more and soak in what others have to offer)
2. Become a better partner to Matt
3. Be more understanding/patient of others
4. Go parasailing with my sister
5. Save more (I failed at this last year)
Two days after Christmas I had my wisdom teeth extracted. Most people don't have a problem getting their teeth taken out, but I was literally in bed in pain for a full week. On New Year's Eve I went to bed at 9:00. Today I was finally able to get out amongst them without taking a nap or taking seriously strong medication (I am still on a high dose of Motrin though... ugh). Matt and my family took great care of me. They constantly checked up on me and helped in any way I needed. I can honestly say, I never want to relive the experience of getting my teeth out again. So glad it is over!! I hope I am fully recovered by the time I go back to work on Monday. My bottom tooth is still in pain but not nearly as bad as it has been in the past. Please pray!
I start my long term sub job on Monday! I am so excited- I cannot even explain! I am a little nervous though too. I have a lot of experience working in the other grades at my school so I have been able to build relationships with a lot of other staff members, but I am not close to the staff in my grade and tend to be shy at first, so hopefully I won't have a hard time getting to know the other teachers in my pod. I have had several dreams about my class and I can vividly remember the one from last night. The kids in my dream were AWFUL but none of the students in my dream are in my class so hopefully this is not a sign of things to come. I think I am just excited-nervous and my mind is playing tricks on me. I still feel extremely blessed to have been given this opportunity, though. I probably won't be able to sleep Sunday because I will be so excited.
Everyone makes the resolution to eat healthier for the New Year, but I have already done that in the past, so I am taking a different path. Here are my top 5 resolutions:
1. Become a better teacher (apply myself more and soak in what others have to offer)
2. Become a better partner to Matt
3. Be more understanding/patient of others
4. Go parasailing with my sister
5. Save more (I failed at this last year)
Two days after Christmas I had my wisdom teeth extracted. Most people don't have a problem getting their teeth taken out, but I was literally in bed in pain for a full week. On New Year's Eve I went to bed at 9:00. Today I was finally able to get out amongst them without taking a nap or taking seriously strong medication (I am still on a high dose of Motrin though... ugh). Matt and my family took great care of me. They constantly checked up on me and helped in any way I needed. I can honestly say, I never want to relive the experience of getting my teeth out again. So glad it is over!! I hope I am fully recovered by the time I go back to work on Monday. My bottom tooth is still in pain but not nearly as bad as it has been in the past. Please pray!
I start my long term sub job on Monday! I am so excited- I cannot even explain! I am a little nervous though too. I have a lot of experience working in the other grades at my school so I have been able to build relationships with a lot of other staff members, but I am not close to the staff in my grade and tend to be shy at first, so hopefully I won't have a hard time getting to know the other teachers in my pod. I have had several dreams about my class and I can vividly remember the one from last night. The kids in my dream were AWFUL but none of the students in my dream are in my class so hopefully this is not a sign of things to come. I think I am just excited-nervous and my mind is playing tricks on me. I still feel extremely blessed to have been given this opportunity, though. I probably won't be able to sleep Sunday because I will be so excited.
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