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| Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 Wow!!!! It's been so long since I have used this. I have been busy though with....marking, planning, report cards (thank God they are over)....and now parent interviews (AHHHHH!!!!). I am so scared about the parents and that they'll be so tough on me because I'm new. I'm even more scared that I will not be prepared! Anyways, I have such a supportive group anyways, I hope all goes well. He he...I am taking Wednesday (tomorrow) off for the purpose of mental health. I tell you, teaching, and marking and writing report cards all at once can make you go a little wacko! And the funny thing is that I didn't take a day off like so many of the other teachers. But then again, the other teachers are married and with children, so they have another plate full. So...in order to prepare for parent interviews, I have taken the day off to gather student's work to present to parents, and to allow myself to rest. I don't know...I kinda feel guilty that I'm doing it even though I am not sick (I told the system that it was a sick day), but what can I do...I'd rather lie and say it was a sick day than being totally spaced during my parent interviews. On another note, I am sooooooo excited for December 23rd!!!! I'm going to see WICKED with my friend Vanessa. This is the first theatrical play that I am going to see on my own without my parents (because I finally am employed and have a Visa!). I cannot wait!!! Has anyone seen it? All my co-workers who have seen it say it is FANTASTIC...I just hope that my seats are good! Anyways...just wanted to let ya'll know how I am keeping up. Good luck to u! Tracy :) | | |
| Tuesday, October 1st, 2006 Wow...the weekend goes by so fast and it seems like I haven't really done anything even though I have been continually doing work. Will my life be overruled by work...will there be any breaks??? Being permanently employed is a new feeling and although it is tiring, it is a different tiredness than being in university. I don' t know which one I like more. The only defining point is that I finally have a salary...but money also goes quick, but it's nice to feel somewhat financially secure. Anything happening with you all??? It seems like I have hardly talked to everyone since working. I hope that we can meet up sometime soon. Tracy :) | | |
| Monday, September 25th, 2006 Marking Like CRAZY!!!! I can't believe that I am now in my 4th week of teaching and I am neck high in marking stuff. Students' work just keeps piling and piling up, I don' t know if I can keep up!!! Anyone else feeling the same (Judy, Jen???). I hope everyone is doin' well though...I can say the working and marking pays off once I get my pay cheque (he he he!!!!) It is nice to finally have an income after 5 years of school :) | | |
| First Day of SkoolWednesday, September 6th, 2006. Okay...so the McGuinty thing was quite exciting and all...wasn't too nervous about it. Got to shake his hand which was cool, and I never noticed that he was so tall (like 6ft and maybe more). Anyways...the funniest thing was when he came back with us to our classrooms and really didn't know what he was to do next. Here is the dialogue: Premier McGuinty: "So will I be reading them a book." Me: "No, not to my knowledge." (b/c the P.R. man said that he would not be reading a book) Premier McGuinty: "Oh, so what should I do." Education Minister of Ontario: "Why don't you talk to the children." Premier McGuinty: "Oh, okay." Wow...that really got me nervous and now to think of it I sort of was like a fool. But hey, I was expecting that they knew what they were doing and that they were running the show. How was I supposed to know? Anyways....this will be a most memorable first day that goes down in history as my teaching staff says. Hope everyone else who'se started teaching had a wonderful day! | | |
| Friday, September 1st, 2006
OH MY GOD!!!! HELP ME!!! DALTON MCGUINTY IS COMING!
Okay, so originally the Honourable premier of Ontario, yes, Dalton McGuinty was supposed to go to my co-teacher's class to use her kids as a backdrop to a press announcement he will be making. Now I found out that it has been switched so that he is coming to my classroom, and that I will be interviewed by the media outlets. I am soooooooooo stressed now. I don't know what I am going to do!!!! I don't know what I am going to say!!!! What happens if I screw up royally???? WAAAAAHHHHH. I hope that I will be smart enough not to get camera shy or what not. Anyways, it is a spice up in my life, but one that I was not expecting. Pray for me everyone!
Tracy :) | | |
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