I subbed Jr. High today for the first time in ages. It is amazing how different students can be from one grade to the next. As you all know, I love love love subbing sixth grade... but for some reason those kids in 7th and 8th grade just drive me crazy! I am sure it doesn't help that the end of school is only a week away, but man oh man, those kids know how to make my head spin.
Today I subbed at my old Jr. High. It was kind of weird being there. They don't use lockers anymore, my old English class is now the student store, teachers I once had have less hair on top of their head... so strange. I saw a girl crying before school started and I couldn't help but remember that my friends and I were all once that girl. Jr. High was so stinkin' dramatic for no reason at all. I don't even remember why my friends and I fought all of the time. I remember for my birthday in 8th grade a few of my friends bought me thong underwear as a joke.... I was so embarrassed to bring it home I kept it in my locker. The next day all of the thongs were hanging on other people's locker! I was so embarrassed. Later in high school I found out that it was one of my friends that knew my locker combination and broke in. I can't help but laugh thinking about it now.
Sometimes (actually, all of the time) I wish I could hear a voice from above telling me that my resume is being reviewed by a district at this very moment, and I will indeed be getting a job next year. Life just doesn't work like that though I guess.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Too Early..
I wish that I could say I haven't thought about my kinders or third graders since school got out last Tuesday.... but then I would be lying. I woke up from a dream about my kids. I think I am already missing them too much. =(
I have applied to a few jobs this week. It is so frustrating not knowing what will happen. I know that there are thousands of people who have had their teaching credential and have been waiting for jobs longer than I have. How have they survived? I am so anxious to get a real job. I want my own classroom and my own students. I want life to start. It stinks to have worked for this many years towards something only to have no jobs available. GRRR. I know that there are big plans out there for me somewhere, the waiting game is really not my thing though.
Praying is the only thing keeping me going.
I have applied to a few jobs this week. It is so frustrating not knowing what will happen. I know that there are thousands of people who have had their teaching credential and have been waiting for jobs longer than I have. How have they survived? I am so anxious to get a real job. I want my own classroom and my own students. I want life to start. It stinks to have worked for this many years towards something only to have no jobs available. GRRR. I know that there are big plans out there for me somewhere, the waiting game is really not my thing though.
Praying is the only thing keeping me going.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Day 2 at the high school
I was supposed to sub for an art class today, but my former teacher, Mr. Hauk requested that I sub for him instead!
What a blast! The kids were great, the classroom was super amazing with mac computers for every kid in the class. The kids stayed on task, I had an aide during two periods of the day... Ahh. I love love love high school. Why didn't I realize this sooner?? I will be studying for the English CSET so that I can get my single subject credential and teach high school.
My lunch stalker from yesterday saw me yet again today and called across campus. I think every kid in school heard my name. Funny times.
Next week I am subbing for an English class at the Jr. High on Tuesday and Wednesday and on Friday I am scheduled at an elementary school. Hopefully I get called for something on Thursday.
Happy 3 day weekend!!
What a blast! The kids were great, the classroom was super amazing with mac computers for every kid in the class. The kids stayed on task, I had an aide during two periods of the day... Ahh. I love love love high school. Why didn't I realize this sooner?? I will be studying for the English CSET so that I can get my single subject credential and teach high school.
My lunch stalker from yesterday saw me yet again today and called across campus. I think every kid in school heard my name. Funny times.
Next week I am subbing for an English class at the Jr. High on Tuesday and Wednesday and on Friday I am scheduled at an elementary school. Hopefully I get called for something on Thursday.
Happy 3 day weekend!!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
High School English
I subbed high school for the first time today and I LOVED it! I didn't feel stressed once, the kids didn't cry about anything, they were independent, they got their work done, and they know how to be quiet. The classes were amazing, the content was fun to look at, ahhh... I think I need to get my single subject credential in English PRONTO!
I subbed two classes of Senior English and three Junior AP English classes. The kids were all pretty chill and laid back. I felt like it was easier than it should have been. I loved it. I took two of the classes to the psych fair which was really fun. I remember doing the psych fair my senior year with my best friend Cambria... I had a total deja-vu moment when I entered the library and saw all of the different presentations. While at the fair I saw several different teachers that I had when I was in high school. It was really strange for both them and myself to both be in "teacher" positions at the same time. For anyone that went to Upland with me, Mr. Wisdom is still there! Craziness.
Apparently my name was being spread around campus because during lunch time a kid (who was not in my class in the morning) called my name out from across campus. When I turned around he asked if I was subbing for the same class tomorrow. I shook my head no and as soon as I did the kid made a sad face, formed his hands to make a heart, and broke the heart. I wanted to laugh so hard but I just shook my head and walked away.
I had a few of my sister's friends in my classes today. When they saw my name they were like, "Are you related to MARISSA????" It was pretty funny. They all freaked out. Way to go red, you are still famous at UHS.
I really miss high school language arts. The kids were reading The Great Gatsby and are watching the movie tomorrow! I am sooo jealous. I seriously loved that book when I was in high school. I wish I could sub for them tomorrow just so I could watch the movie.
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Girl: Are you the sub?
Me: Yeah.
Girl: All the boys in my math class are talking about you.
2.
(While I was participating in a study at the psych fair)
Boy: Please write your name
Me: (writes: Ms. Hobbs)
Boy: Please write your birthday
Me: (writes: 5/21)
Boy: Please write your favorite animal
Me: (writes: elephant)
Boy: Please write your phone number.
Me: Do you actually need this?
Boy: (laughs)
Me: (writes: 999-nevermind)
Boy: (picks up the paper and runs) GUYS I FOUND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HER THAN YOU!!!
3.
Boy: Do you want to come to my graduation? I'll buy you a ticket.
Me: No thanks.
Boy: You don't want to see me graduate??!!
4.
(While I was talking to a former teacher the same kid that yelled across campus during lunch came up to talk to me)
Boy: Miss. Hobbs, I noticed that you are a MISS... not a MRS.
Me: Thanks for pointing that out.
Boy: Soooo.....
Teacher: You boys are really giving Miss. Hobbs an ego boost today!
I subbed two classes of Senior English and three Junior AP English classes. The kids were all pretty chill and laid back. I felt like it was easier than it should have been. I loved it. I took two of the classes to the psych fair which was really fun. I remember doing the psych fair my senior year with my best friend Cambria... I had a total deja-vu moment when I entered the library and saw all of the different presentations. While at the fair I saw several different teachers that I had when I was in high school. It was really strange for both them and myself to both be in "teacher" positions at the same time. For anyone that went to Upland with me, Mr. Wisdom is still there! Craziness.
Apparently my name was being spread around campus because during lunch time a kid (who was not in my class in the morning) called my name out from across campus. When I turned around he asked if I was subbing for the same class tomorrow. I shook my head no and as soon as I did the kid made a sad face, formed his hands to make a heart, and broke the heart. I wanted to laugh so hard but I just shook my head and walked away.
I had a few of my sister's friends in my classes today. When they saw my name they were like, "Are you related to MARISSA????" It was pretty funny. They all freaked out. Way to go red, you are still famous at UHS.
I really miss high school language arts. The kids were reading The Great Gatsby and are watching the movie tomorrow! I am sooo jealous. I seriously loved that book when I was in high school. I wish I could sub for them tomorrow just so I could watch the movie.
Quotes of the Day:
1.
Girl: Are you the sub?
Me: Yeah.
Girl: All the boys in my math class are talking about you.
2.
(While I was participating in a study at the psych fair)
Boy: Please write your name
Me: (writes: Ms. Hobbs)
Boy: Please write your birthday
Me: (writes: 5/21)
Boy: Please write your favorite animal
Me: (writes: elephant)
Boy: Please write your phone number.
Me: Do you actually need this?
Boy: (laughs)
Me: (writes: 999-nevermind)
Boy: (picks up the paper and runs) GUYS I FOUND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HER THAN YOU!!!
3.
Boy: Do you want to come to my graduation? I'll buy you a ticket.
Me: No thanks.
Boy: You don't want to see me graduate??!!
4.
(While I was talking to a former teacher the same kid that yelled across campus during lunch came up to talk to me)
Boy: Miss. Hobbs, I noticed that you are a MISS... not a MRS.
Me: Thanks for pointing that out.
Boy: Soooo.....
Teacher: You boys are really giving Miss. Hobbs an ego boost today!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Last Day Jitters
When I was finished with my last day student teaching in 3rd grade, I received a book from my class called First Day Jitters. The story is about a teacher that is afraid and nervous about their first day as a teacher. I remember reading the story and thinking about how scared I was on my first day of student teaching. Looking back on my year, I become a little bit emotional. I was so scared to begin student teaching, and now I am so sad that summer has come and my students are moving onto the next grade.
I did not think I would ever like teaching anything above first grade, but the truth of the matter is, I am obsessed with 3rd-6th grade. Since I began my teaching journey way back in October, I have grown as a teacher and as an individual. I think about my third graders and kindergarteners all day, everyday, and when I have a bad day, I imagine my kids and I am immediately relaxed.
I am really upset that today is the last day of school. I will never have my first class again or be able to have both my classes together again in the same groups. It saddens me to think that they will move on and forget about our conversations and all of our laughs. I know I am being selfish because I should be happy for their accomplishments this year, but I don't want them to grow up and change... I want them to always remember me the same way that I remember them. I am really proud of them though, they all changed and grew so much. I don't know... I am sad they are gone but I know that each of them will accomplish great things.
I subbed a first grade class half day today. The kids in the class were super cute. As soon as I walked up to pick them up in the morning a kid told me that he could tell I was going to be super nice. So stinkin cute!!
After school I went out to celebrate the end of the year with a bunch of the staff members. It was a really fun time. I feel like I was able to talk to teachers and other school employees more than I had in the past. It was nice to be able to kick back and enjoy each others company.
I will continue to sub in the other district until they go on Summer break until June 7th. Hopefully over the summer I will find a "real" teaching job.
Special thanks to Letty and Kristine for such an amazing opportunity to teach their classes this year. =)
I did not think I would ever like teaching anything above first grade, but the truth of the matter is, I am obsessed with 3rd-6th grade. Since I began my teaching journey way back in October, I have grown as a teacher and as an individual. I think about my third graders and kindergarteners all day, everyday, and when I have a bad day, I imagine my kids and I am immediately relaxed.
I am really upset that today is the last day of school. I will never have my first class again or be able to have both my classes together again in the same groups. It saddens me to think that they will move on and forget about our conversations and all of our laughs. I know I am being selfish because I should be happy for their accomplishments this year, but I don't want them to grow up and change... I want them to always remember me the same way that I remember them. I am really proud of them though, they all changed and grew so much. I don't know... I am sad they are gone but I know that each of them will accomplish great things.
I subbed a first grade class half day today. The kids in the class were super cute. As soon as I walked up to pick them up in the morning a kid told me that he could tell I was going to be super nice. So stinkin cute!!
After school I went out to celebrate the end of the year with a bunch of the staff members. It was a really fun time. I feel like I was able to talk to teachers and other school employees more than I had in the past. It was nice to be able to kick back and enjoy each others company.
I will continue to sub in the other district until they go on Summer break until June 7th. Hopefully over the summer I will find a "real" teaching job.
Special thanks to Letty and Kristine for such an amazing opportunity to teach their classes this year. =)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Birthday Shenanigans
I went to Solorio today because my third graders were having their end of the year party! I can't believe tomorrow is their last day of school and then they will all be in 4th grade!!! Depressing.
Before going to 3rd grade I stopped by and visited my kindergarten class one last time. Today they got to eat in the cafeteria and eat food from the lunch room for the first time! They were all so excited and the majority of them loved the food. When they noticed me they sang me happy birthday. It was so cute. I love my little boogers. Looking back on it, I remember how much I loved cafeteria food. Now when I look at it I wonder why I ate the stuff. I think it was a "cool" thing to do, otherwise I doubt I'd buy the stuff.
After visiting kindergarten I made my way to 3rd grade. My kids really know how to party. There were so many sweets and goodies! MMM it was a good time. As soon as I walked in I noticed a bunch of birthday cards and goodies on the desk that students made for me. I have been bugging Kristine to give me the recipe she uses to make chocolate chip cookies... They are seriously the BEST cookies you will ever eat. Anyway, she gave me the recipe for my birthday!!! Woohoo.
Overall, I had a wonderful day and I feel very lucky to have been able to spend it with my favorite students on the planet.
Here is a picture of the cards and gifts students made me =).
Before going to 3rd grade I stopped by and visited my kindergarten class one last time. Today they got to eat in the cafeteria and eat food from the lunch room for the first time! They were all so excited and the majority of them loved the food. When they noticed me they sang me happy birthday. It was so cute. I love my little boogers. Looking back on it, I remember how much I loved cafeteria food. Now when I look at it I wonder why I ate the stuff. I think it was a "cool" thing to do, otherwise I doubt I'd buy the stuff.
After visiting kindergarten I made my way to 3rd grade. My kids really know how to party. There were so many sweets and goodies! MMM it was a good time. As soon as I walked in I noticed a bunch of birthday cards and goodies on the desk that students made for me. I have been bugging Kristine to give me the recipe she uses to make chocolate chip cookies... They are seriously the BEST cookies you will ever eat. Anyway, she gave me the recipe for my birthday!!! Woohoo.
Overall, I had a wonderful day and I feel very lucky to have been able to spend it with my favorite students on the planet.
Here is a picture of the cards and gifts students made me =).
Friday, May 18, 2012
Pop Party
My birthday is on Monday and several students from third grade made me drawings, cards, and notes for my birthday today. They are so stinkin cute. I visited kindergarten today for a little bit too. Every time I walk into the 3rd grade class or the kinder class, I feel so at home. I love all of my kids. Obviously in different ways, but I am pretty sad that the last day of school is on Tuesday. I am going to miss being able to walk from one class to the other just to be able to say hi to my very first group of students.
Quote of the day:
So during the popsicle party, the boys would say a word and then all of the other boys would lift their popsicles and yell, "YEAH!!!" This is what happened....
Boy 1: Yeah for Selena Gomez!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 2: Yeah for no homework!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 3: Yeah for Miss. Hobbs!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 4: Yeah for being a boy!!!
All Boys: YEAHHH!
Boy 5: Yeah for more balls!!!
All Boys: (quietly looking around thinking how to react....)
Boy 6: Uhhh...(busts up laughing)
Quote of the day:
So during the popsicle party, the boys would say a word and then all of the other boys would lift their popsicles and yell, "YEAH!!!" This is what happened....
Boy 1: Yeah for Selena Gomez!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 2: Yeah for no homework!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 3: Yeah for Miss. Hobbs!!!
All Boys: YEAH!!!
Boy 4: Yeah for being a boy!!!
All Boys: YEAHHH!
Boy 5: Yeah for more balls!!!
All Boys: (quietly looking around thinking how to react....)
Boy 6: Uhhh...(busts up laughing)
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