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It's hard to believe it's already that time, but I've just finished my first three back-to-school days. I am going into my 7th year at my current school and cannot contain how happy I am with such fantastic colleagues and an admin team that actually listens to and values us. Our AP from 2023-2024 became our new principal last year and she has completely changed the climate of the building. I don't feel dread at the start of the year like I did before, like something will be sprung on me at the last minute and I'll have no support to do what needs to be done.
Of course, I would love to be a SAHM all year round, and pick Eleanor up from school everyday, but it's just not possible. No one has yet offered to just pay to lay on the couh and read books and write reviews, so until then...to work I must go.
I am really proud of how we did with our Summer Reading Goals. We kept them manageable and met every single one. I am toying with doing something similar for myself the fall as well, even though it is technically still summer until September 21st. I'll be figuring it out over the weekend to maybe get something going - though once our students return next Wednesday and Thursday, do not expect anything for about a week and a half. There is NO tired like teacher-first-week tired.
I am excited for my kids to come back; I have had most of them in previous years and can't wait to see how they grow as 5th, 3rd, and 2nd graders. I have a handful that we are also looking at dismissing from Special Education due to amazing progress, which is also exciting.
I am going to try to get some non-ARCs scheduled this weekend, so even though I personally won't be very active, there will still be new content. Or I might just read all weekend. We'll see.
Happy Reading!
Sarah
