Exhale

This past week was Stanford 10 Testing. We have been preparing for this week for two months. I told my students that the rest is up to them; I did as much as I could. It made me so proud to see my low students really trying on the test. I rewarded them with snacks and a movie on Friday. 15 days left, I feel it and they feel it. Every day gets more and more difficult with behavior. But my students know that I reward them generously and they WILL miss out if they have outrageous behavior. 

I also was informed that I will have a job for next year. I am moving to first grade! Yay! I am excited to learn more about this school, the students, the faculty, and education. My principal offered me a chance to enroll in KASTOR, a pilot program with Neuhaus. KASTOR stands for Knowledgeable and Skilled Teachers of Reading. The teachers who participate in this program will be the brightest stars in the field of reading instruction. It's a two year commitment so essentially, job security. AND I was offered a grant to repay most the the fees for my Alternative Certification Program.

I received good news, good news, and good news. Now I can breath!