First Day of School

8/20/2012

I had something else to publish today, but as I rolled out of bed at 4:45 a.m. to get ready for work for the first time in more than ten weeks, I decided to share what many teachers feel after summer break: excitement, anxiety, worry, renewal, exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes even dread.

I am starting the school year with a 7:30 a.m. meeting in my capacity as union site representative. Then I'll spend the next 7 hours trying to learn the names of 60 fifth graders while at the same time showing them the ropes and hoping that they go home with a good feeling about school.

I may not make it out to the barn today. I'll be physically tired, but that won't be what really tethers me to the couch. I'll probably be mentally exhausted. I am giving myself permission right now to come home, kick off my heels, grab a cold one from the 'fridge, and plop down for a little Netflix viewing before I start cooking dinner.

Ponies, you might have to do without me for a day. Have a great day, everyone.

Lori Bertolucci

8/19/2012 11:21:18 pm

60 kids? Please tell me that isn't all at one time!
Just how many kids do you have in a class at one time? I know the classes are much bigger than when I was in school...that being just a couple of years ago, don't you know? :-))

Karen

8/20/2012 09:00:08 am

30ish per classroom, but I switch kids with the other fifth grade teacher so I have to learn their names and the names of the special ed kids that I mainstream. So far I am up to 63 ... I learned about 5 names today. :0)

Marbaskins mom

8/20/2012 02:49:52 am

Amen! Have a fabulous first day!

8/20/2012 09:00:34 am

It was actually an easy first day. :0)

Kelly Wood link

8/20/2012 02:55:35 am

I am the sole office person at an alternative high school - we have about 150 students. Love it - but first day back is a bear :) I was in bed by 9:30 pm on our first day back.

Enjoy the adult beverage and movie!

8/20/2012 08:58:25 am

I actually worked last week, but there were no students. Even that put me to put at 7:30 one night! The first month is always the most tiring. After that I build stamina.

Netflix, here I come!

Angela

8/20/2012 02:58:45 pm

Yeah! Glad to hear you had an easy first day. I’m sure your students were very pleased with their day too - now that the first day jitters are over. :)
Enjoy your evening!

8/21/2012 11:40:35 am

Thanks, Angela. Day 2 was a bit more hectic. I REALLY need that drink now. :0)

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