First Day.

Hello, everyone!!

So, today is my first day of school.  Technically it hasn't started yet, but it starts in 20 minutes.  People keep asking me if I am nervous for today...and the answer is: no. However, my response to them has been, "I am not nervous about the first day as much as I am nervous about days 2-180."  I was talking to Ben last night and his advice to me? "The first day is easy, Court. It's like shootin' fish in a barrel. The other days are harder."  Wow! Thanks, Ben! He's such a great brother.  In honesty, I am nervous; I don't think it would be normal to not be a little nervous.  However, I am very excited.
I'll add more to this post after I officially have my first day :)

Well --- I survived! I made it through my first day, and another teacher just popped his head in and said to me, "ONLY 179 LEFT!!" I had about 85% attendance today, and I think that will be my biggest battle: students being here.  I have some really shy students and just a hand-full of comedians. Overall, I think I have a good group of kids though.  I did a survey today which asked them about their skills and weakness in English, what books they enjoy, etc.  I also did an interest inventory on notecards and asked the following 5 questions: 1. What is your favorite and least favorite food? 2. What is your favorite book or story?  3. What do you want to be when you grow up? 4. What is your biggest fear/phobia? 5. If you could travel to anywhere in the world (money not an issue) where would you go and why?
I had a student, when sharing his notecard, respond that his biggest fear/phobia is Ms. Thompson.  I laughed and said, "As it should be." I guess I already broke the rule "No Smiling Until Christmas." So far though? All is well here in Room 132.

Ms. Thompson :)


"Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children." - Albert Einstein