#teacherkel

I’ve been absent from tumblr for a while (I scroll daily, but post less frequently). So here are a few updates: + regarding my last post about bf on Friday nights - I think we FINALLY have an understanding. He apologized profusely so there’s that. + I’ve been running a lot. It’s nice. Wore a hat on a run for the first time. Not sure if I’m a fan but need to figure out what to do when it’s sunny (Seattle problems. Lol). I also got a hydration vest and I LOVE it. Worth the money after trying out a few different things that didn’t work for me (thanks again @macaristic for the belt!) + my cats are such a comfort after long days. Love lounging with them on the living room floor in the evenings. That’s about it. In the homestretch for school. We get out on June 22nd. Twin sis is going to have her second baby any day now so I’m waiting for the word then flying out there! Can’t wait!!! Happy Tuesday, tumblr peeps.

'Tis the season! My momma crocheted me the mini Santa hat and made it a hair clip. My fella got me the Charlie Brown Christmas tree to keep in my classroom

Heck yeah! Ready for this half day of school and then mini thanksgiving break! Wahooooo!

It takes forever to grade because I leave so many stupid comments but I can't help it!!!! I guess I'll have to try and get over it and devote more time to in-class/whole class review for essay writing. Tips are welcome.

But I really need to get some grading done :/

Give me strength...

Had short periods today (25 minutes) for an early release day (professional development meeting for staff once students leave). With AVID 9 I did a lesson on backwards planning, the importance of scheduling time, and keeping a planner. I showed them how I use mine and gave them a practice activity with hypothetical assignments that they had to backwards plan. Our school's instructional coach sat in the back and observed and had some positive things to say, so I felt pretty good about it. Not bad for a "crap what am I going to do for 20 minutes" lesson.

The sky was pretty on the way to work. I was a frump for our spirit Friday. It was a good day with kids but busy and I'm still in sick/healthy limbo so I was very low energy all day. Happy for the weekend. This school year is gonna be good 👍🏼 On a more personal note, I am sensitive to every thing I read today. I'm either moved to tears by something beautiful or enraged by someone's ignorance or lack of empathy. I hope after some sleep I'll be more balanced tomorrow :)