To say that it is wonderful to be out of school for two weeks would be an understatement. I am ecstatic! I am so far behind on Christmas shopping that I have plenty to keep me busy for the next week - along with getting ready for the second semester of school. I am starting over with a new syllabus and new rules and new ideas of how to handle things. I am also on Lexapro so maybe I wil be a little more mellow and be able to sleep at night. I am also starting the obligatory diet on January 1st (a Monday, imagine that!), so I will feel healthier and well rested - hopefully.
The last day of school made me happy to be a teacher. I got several cards and secret santa-grams from my students. I also received hugs and "I love you's" from even the most troublesome of my students. Along with a party at the end of the day with some of the other teachers - where several shots of tequilia were involved, I felt I was a part of a growing community. A community brought together by both a love for kids and a sense of astonishment at how some of the kids make it in life. It is always good to know that you are not out there alone.
On a lighter note, I have a new and unwanted nickname at school. Instead of Ms. Taylor, the kids call me "Ms. Tater-Tot." I told them I was offended because I pictured a small round brown object, but they insist it is a term of endearment: "I call my favorite uncle Tater instead of Todd," they say. I will hate it when the kids I despise say it to me.
I am also putting together some ideas for a book about "What they don't tell you in your education classes." So many first year teachers have no idea what to expect their first year and since I kept a journal, I may like to put it together with some funny stories. Nothing like Logan's self-published book Kirsten.
3 comments:
Glad things are going well. I, too, wouldn't be thrilled with the nickname Tater-Tot, but if it's a term of endearment, that's differnt.
I can't wait to read your book. I'm sure you won't have to self-publish it. It will be snatched up by Penguin or Random House or some place else popular. It will be a best seller among educators and people who enjoy humorous books.
I think it's a cute name! Believe me, if they didn't like you, they wouldn't take the time to come up with a name. One of my students (her name was Jennifer and she was a bit of a handful, to say the least) called me Burberry because of this one plaid skirt I used to wear. Go figure.
I, too, can't wait to read your book. There's so much they never tell new teachers.
I am glad that you have some down time for Christmas. I know it feels good to think that you made it. I would love to read your book, too. I am dabbling with the idea of becoming a teacher, so I think it would be great to read. Hope you have a great holiday!
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