This last week was definitely a crazy week. Everyone was excited for the start of school and could tell that many of the students were ready to get back into the swing of things. I know that being "new" to the building was a change for me and I learned a lot from this past week.
I know that the first few days were a little bit boring for the students, but from what some told me, it sounded like teachers throughout the building tried out new opening activities for the the kids. Unfortunately, I was one of those teachers who fell into the "syllabus" day being the first day of class. Since I've never had the chance experience a first day as a teacher, I wasn't sure what to plan with the students the first day so instead of trying something new, I went with what I knew. I know that a few of my colleagues in the math department went about the first week in a completely different way. Starting kids out with introducing them to a math question, giving homework the first day, having them share a lot of information with the class, etc. The next first day I have, will be different!
After talking with a few colleagues, they made me realize things that I should have done this last week in my classes as well. I need to start being more detailed in the things that I'm doing. I need to be giving more clear and concise directions, make sure that I have enough copies for everyone, and giving clear expectations of all students in my classes. I need to start modeling what I expect, how I expect work to be shown, and expect to show all students to show their Falls Pride!
Luckily, this week I was able to reflect with some teachers in the building. They have all given me some very valuable tips and have been nothing but an outstanding support system. The staff at MFHS is definitely a special one and I'm so glad to be a part of it.
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