All I can say is that the first two days of school were......................................................................really good. They usually are. They are a little hectic because you have to learn all the new students faces and names but, that is fun and the kids and I usually get a good laugh out of me not being able to remember.
At Keystone, the middle school teachers have their students for two consecutive years. So, I have 7th and 8th grade and this will be my second year for the kids that entered 8th grade. I like this concept as you really get a chance to know the students better. By that, I mean you learn what methods they use to learn and you can change things to make lessons work for them. You also get a chance to understand the workings of kids with raging hormones and rapid growth. The maturity in this age group changes so fast it can make your head spin. I have seen very immature kids leave school for Christmas break and when they come back in January, their style and maturity level have changed so much that they do not even seem like the same kid any more. I really enjoy these kids.
It looks like cell phones are still going to be a problem this year. I may have some parents very angry with me before school is out this year. I will take the phone and mom or dad will have to come get it. Our experience last year was pretty negative about this.
I am looking forward to a good year. If you can judge the kids the first two days as to how they will be the entire school year, it is looking good.
I am having a tough time finding time to exercise. It has been so hot that I have not risked exercising in the afternoon after I get out of school. Today, it is cooler and right now, sprinkling so, I am going to go run. I am thinking that it will be a tough go but, it will be worth it. My clothes look so much better on me since I have slimmed down through my back, hips, and legs. Can't really say I have lost much weight but, I have slimmed.
My heart goes out to the Utah miners and their families. What are they going to do? :(
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