Friday, October 4, 2013

Chaotic Week

This was definitely my most challenging week since I've started teaching at the high school. I definitely struggled with some of my lesson plans and getting through the week, but thanks to several conversations with other teachers in the week, they helped get me through it. I can't say thank you enough to staff members that had a conversation with me this week. We talked about a variety of things from math curriculum to iPads to driving a car. These staff members let me in on some things and let me know that the observations I had and am having are totally normal. I was able to see some students in a different way this week, which was very eye opening.

I'd also like to say that this was the first time I experienced a deadline day for re-taking assessments. Holy smokes is this a process! Trying to remember when each student wanted to come, where I put the the completed tests, and recording each test is insane. I'm glad to see that so many of the students came in and completed the skill. I have had multiple students already retake the next assessment and are completed and checked off on that skill is well. I love that students are coming in so early and completing these! Keep up the hard work

I've also had several people in the building help me organize and stay organized over the past couple of weeks. Having student helpers prep things for me, clean my room, give me feedback, etc. has been outstanding. I just wanted to say thank you to all of those who have helped me this much!