Pure Random-ness...

I had a great teaching day on Monday. The kids and I seem to be figuring each other out. I called on kids by using their actual name instead of "Sweetie" or "Hey, You." Everyone, for the most part, seemed to enjoy their activity and I even figured out what to do when we had a fire drill (of course, my class was the ONLY class to get yelled at by the Principal for fooling around in line). It was the kind of day a teacher needs every once in awhile and since I am only there for one day a week my day doesn't come around very often. I will take it when I can!

Speaking of school.........I just realized that next semester, which starts in January, will be my last semester to take a studio art class at UMKC. I still have one more sculpture class to take, but I will be taking it at a different school. I know it seems insignificant - but the Fine Arts building has been my second home for years and suddenly I won't be expected anymore. Wow. A light at the end of the tunnel....and as Robbie always says, let's hope it's not a train.

For all of you Robbie the Robot fans, Robbie is thinking about updating his blog and actually keeping it updated. We shall see...

Hope everyone has a great day!

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Laura said…
I meant to call and tell you, but I'm lazy and this easier... so: The kids art work that you put up looks really good. We were talking at lunch about how much we liked it and I thought you'd want to know!
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