Teach for America is the most amazing organization ever. Trust that I believe that. What I didn't mention in yesterday's post was that I wholeheartedly believe in this organization and it's power. I got 6 hours of sleep last night (!) and I felt amazing this morning. I was pumped. I actually applied makeup mindfully instead of smooshing it on my face in the approximately appropriate areas. I wore a cute outfit. I got off the bus dancing. I was ready to go. I met my kids. I think they're going to be easy to fall in love with. Now, I failed miserably several times. I learned a few of my weaknesses. I know I'll bounce back and learn from those. I know that classroom management could easily become my weak point, but I refuse to let it. I'm going to get this stuff into my head (synthesize) and truly believe it will work (internalize). By "stuff" I mean all of the management strategies TFA is teaching us. I realize many of my readers still have no idea what Teach for America is and What I think about it or why I joined, and I'm going to share some of that hopefully tomorrow. It's long, and I need time to type it. I'm going to work diligently this weekend so I don't get behind. My kids deserve it. I came here to fight for them, and that's what I'm going to do. I'm pumped. I know this can be done, but I also am fully aware that it's going to be the hardest month of my life. I'm excited, are you?
Tonight we had "Catfish on the Quad" and listened to lovely live music and enjoyed complimentary adult beverages. Just. What. I. Needed. There was a Fighting Okra mascot all suited up. I'm regretting not getting a picture. I had a lovely conversation with some lovely girls! I'm looking forward to getting back to Memphis and having so many friends! We left around 8ish because the mosquitoes were gearing up for battle. I counted 28 total bites just on my legs from the knee down. If you come to the Delta, you better bring bug spray. The trucks that drive around and spray pure Deet like it's water are not sufficient.
I heard that "I just met you and this is crazy" song for the first time today.
At my school, they don't keep toilet paper in the bathrooms. At all. Ever. If a student needs to go to the bathroom, we as teachers roll some off and give it to them. If we have a group bathroom break, we take our classroom TP with us. This method helps prevents vandalism, apparently. I'd be that kid who has to go big potty and asks for a little more. Just sayin'.
The northerners in my CMA group were SHOCKED to learn that paddling happens in schools here.
I'm working on a Teacher Pump Up playlist on Spotify. I suggest you make suggestions. Yep.
There's probably more for today, but I'm pretty beat. I'm looking forward to being productive tomorrow. Thanks for all your encouragement yesterday. Y'all made everything better!
Here's a fun video to close with. It doesn't cover all of my favorite buzz words, but it's pretty close.
1 comment:
there are nothing like the monstrous mosquitoes in Cleveland, MS. nothing. my dad would always wash the car before we would take the road trip and you couldn't even see out of the windshield when we got back.
i tried to call you back yesterday, but it looks like you were out having fun when i did.
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