I recently had the chance to visit the school where I will be teaching. The principal of Roosevelt Elementary called me and asked if I'd like to come and see my classroom. I still love the sound of it...MY classroom! Anyways, we packed up the whole family (minus Dad, who was working) and headed to Stevensville.
Mrs. Bowman took us for a tour of the school and talked to me about some of the specials my students would participate in. Get this -- they have a weekly special where they meet with the guidance counselor and learn about making friends, being a good friend, and dealing with their feelings/emotions. How cool is that?! Other specials include: art, gym (they have a rock climbing wall!), music, and computers.
While we walked through the school we ran into one of the other Lakeshore teachers. I found out that Amy is the teacher who will be teaching Kindergarten right next door to me. She's young - going into her 4th teaching year - and was very welcoming. She even gave me her cell phone number and told me to call her with any questions or if I wanted a tour of the area.
Our next stop was my classroom. It is absolutely amazing! Mrs. Bowman kept apologizing for it being "the smallest" Kindergarten room. I couldn't help but laugh at this. Not only is the room huge, but it's mine so it's perfect to me! The room was pretty empty, but as she walked me back into the hallway she showed me what she called my "Christmas pile". The pile of boxes outside my classroom contain all new classroom furniture and toys that were ordered for me...chairs, tables, bookshelves, blocks, a sand and water table, etc. This is the first time the school will have 4 Kindergarten classrooms so everything is brand new!
After the tour, I met with Mrs. Bowman for a bit. She gave me a few books to read over the summer and a set of keys to the school! My classroom should be ready to be set-up by August 1st and I absolutely can't wait! She proceeded to give me her Stevensville area phone book and write out directions to some apartments and the BEACH! ...but that's another story.
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Allison, I am soooo glad that you started a blog. This way we can keep in touch with you and also read about your exciting new year as a TEACHER!! You can help me be the best kindergarten parent I can be, too! When I was reading your first post and saw the part about the applying for a job that you thought was one place but was actually another it really tells me that things do happen for a reason. When one door (or one mistype) closes another opens. This opportunity was meant to happen for you. Believe that and live it. We are so excited for this adventure in your life. It will be hard to leave your brother, sisters and parents but that strong bond will make you an even better sister and daugther and a better teacher and friend. Have a blast! I can't wait to read all about it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the story of how you ended up in Lakeshore - I was wondering! God is pretty amazing! I'm so glad you've become a blogger - I look forward to following your classroom and your life. I'll let you know when Rainbow Room's blog get's started! Karyn
ReplyDeleteBeth - Thank you so much! I agree with you; I feel like this is EXACTLY where I'm meant to be in my life. I can't wait to see what's coming up next!
ReplyDeleteKaryn - God works in amazing ways, that's for sure! I was inspired by your blog and thought I'd get one started. Can't wait to hear what you get up to in the Rainbow Room! :)