"The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it."-John Ciardi Spring in schools is always a hard time. There is state testing, the kids are getting riled up for summer break, and there are events nearly every day ranging from field day to awards to final projects. This year, this busy time has been compounded by the looming move from my current classroom into the newly remodeled building that has been paid for by the bond issue. We have packed up all spring--my classroom, 2 store rooms, a maker space, and a fellow teachers room. Every spare minute has been spent purging, organizing and packing. Late nights and weekends have been spent trying to get it ALL done. But today, the busy became worth it when I walked into this!
There are no words to fully express the joy I had when I saw this room. New possibilities leaped into my heart and mind and a deep sense of gratitude for my community filled the deepest parts of my soul. This room is 40+ years old and use to leak all winter. Now, exhaust fans silently regulate the new AC as the beautiful cupboards all stay closed without duct tape! The marathon is nearly over and this room holds a bright future! It is enough for today!
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AuthorAlmost 40 and tired of the treadmill, I am going to LIVE each day as a new adventure while finishing todo items on my life list. Mom, wife, teacher, geek! Archives
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