I am really sad right now. I could say it's because my parents left, but I was never homesick as a kid so that can't be it. But, I did just read the goodbye cards from my 5th graders and I'm almost positive that is why I'm upset. I miss them and some of these cards are breaking my heart. :(
I hope they miss me as much as these cards say they do, because I definitely miss them just as much.
Despite my lack of 5th graders in the south, I had a very good first day at College Park Middle School. My teacher is very nice and I loved observing her because she is all about helping the students make connections in their learning. She seems to have good rapport with them as well, which is good because it means I can get there too with a little bit of time and effort. I was a little nervous about 7th grade to begin with and the fact that this school is more diverse than any other school I've been to or worked at makes it a little more scary. But everyone was very welcoming and I think this will be a great experience.
I already had a conversation with a student about Gene Simmons finally marrying Shannon and how KISS is the coolest band. I don't know this student's name, but that will come later. When I heard the name Gene Simmons I jumped at the chance to talk to someone because I had just been observing all day and never had a chance to talk to any students. Yay for fire drills in the middle of class, I guess.
On Sunday, I walked around downtown Charleston with my parents. It felt so good to be back and be warm. Being by the ocean is enough to lift anyone's spirits.
This is a picture of me posing after I took my sweater off to show everyone in Ohio how warm it is here. I just had to be a jerk and do it because I thought it was funny. AND it's the truth! I really was getting so warm that I had to take my sweater off.
We walked around Waterfront park with the Pineapple fountain and the pier with the swinging benches. My mom wanted to swing on one so badly but we never found one vacant until later on tonight when it was dark and there was no point in taking a picture. Just believe me when I tell you it was cool.
Restaurants: Toast, Hyman's, Mellow Mushroom. I would recommend them all. Hyman's I knew about before and the other 2 are new discoveries. Also I have decided that I need to spend an entire Saturday on King Street on one of the upcoming weekends. I am now taking donations for my shopping fund...Just kidding.
I can't wait to get to school tomorrow and spend some time getting to know these 7th graders! I know I keep talking about how sad I am about leaving my 5th graders, but I am open to giving this new group of students a chance.
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