1 Year Down... Lots More to Go!

No More School!! Yeah!!! Today was our last day! We're even out before all the other schools that are around us. They have to go for another week! There are some perks to working at a private Christian school!

I have my first "official" year of teaching down. I'm glad that it's over but I will miss seeing all my kids. Some even said that they didn't want to go and that they wanted to stay all year. Those crazy kids! :D

We're going to be remodeling the school over the summer. It's going to get a much needed facelift. I know that we're going to get new carpet and painting walls. There's going to be a new lunch room and a computer lab. All the teachers are going to get laptop computers. In my room, I'm going to get new carpet, new tables and chairs, a new teacher's desk and chair, paint and carpet and also have a wall taken down to have a bigger classroom! I'm so excited. It's going to be like a brand new room when it's all said and done. Pray that the renovations are done before school starts. It would be bad to start a year with a half done classroom.

Anyways... Summer has officially started. I'll have to post later about all my summer plans. It's going to be a busy summer, but I know I'll have fun.

Until next time...

Happy Memorial Day!

Even though most of us have the day off from school or work, we need to remember the REAL reason we celebrate this day. It's not just a day to have friends over for a BBQ or go to the lake. We need to remember those who serve to protect our freedom.

Say a special prayer for those who are currently serving in the military, especially those over in Iraq. Remember those who served their country and have gone on before us. Remember their loved ones left behind.

I have a friend named Michael who is currently serving in Iraq. I'm going to be praying for his safety and for his family and friends back here in the U.S.

Have a fun and safe Memorial Day!

Is it summer yet?

Yes.. it is almost summer time. We get out of school on May 29th. After that I can officially say that I made it through my 1st year of teaching, even though I've already been subbing. That technically doesn't count towards retirement though! Darn! :D I've got a ways to go to get to that point though.

It's been a good year. I had to learn 2 new and totally different curriculum programs for my grades. I got to see what I like and didn't like about the curriculum. I know now what I want to do differently for next year. You're first year is usually difficult than the rest. Hopefully next year, it will be a breeze! Ha!

Well... I think I know what I'm going to be doing this summer. I'm planning on spending some of my time here in Houston and some back in Dallas with my family. My friend, Jeremy is coming over from England and I'll spend some time with him. We're also supposed to be going to a family reunion in Tennessee in August, but with the gas prices like they are, we may not go. I'm also doing 2 back-to-back VBS(Vacation Bible School for those that don't know). That should be fun! I'll have to post about them when I get done.

We're having a Revival this week and church and it's GREAT!! I love the speaker. He's cool. He's funny but also knows what he's talking about. It starts early, so I better go and get something to eat before I have to leave to go.

Have a great day!

There's a First Time for Everything!

Okay... This is pretty neat! I've never had a blog before. I have several friends who have blog spots and thought it would be hard to set one up for myself. Let me tell you... it's easy. If you're a blogger and have any tips for me, send them my way. I hope you like my space. I will try to update you about things are going in my life soon! Bye for now! :D