Changes are a-coming....
As most teachers know, as the school year winds down, the discussions about 'changes for next year' start. And now that the school year is complete (for the students, at least) and this is when the changes begin. For me, there is a lot changing for next year. First up, I am moving up to 7th grade. I have mixed feelings. I am very excited about working with the 7th grade teachers (I hear good things about them) and I am happy to be moving up with my students. I think the other changes that are coming fit in nicely with 7th grade and their abilities. However, I do love 6th grade and am sorry to be leaving. I love all the other 6th grade teachers and my team was a strong one. One of my strengths is getting the 6th graders settled into a new school and new routines and other newness (like lockers). I am not looking forward to moving all my stuff into a new room. Luckily one of my classes has a bunch of wonderful volunteers who helped ...