This post started as a Friday five and then time got away from me so I guess a Saturday six? A few highlights and reflections as I look back on my week.
1. One-on-one time with R! On Monday he had half a day so I picked him up early (and had to take a half a day off), and had some uninterrupted time with him. We played Legos, went out to lunch, watched cartoons, and did laundry.
2. Student project with “if” clauses. My level 3 students are working on a fun project: “if I were an animal” or “if I won the lottery” It is so interesting and they are enjoying it.
3. We received our contracts yesterday for next year! I am still nontenured in my district because I jumped ship three years ago to come here, so this is extra special. I wasn’t really worried, because if the district is not planning on renewing you, you will know quite early. Also! I finally broke six figure ceiling! Teachers’ salary is on a step system, with each step corresponding to one year of work experience. So my step for next year is over 100k. Maybe it’s tmi and maybe I shouldn’t be talking about my salary on here, but it feels validating to me. And it’s all public information anyway. I finally- finally- feel that I will be making a salary that is comparable to other professions.
4. L had a spelling bee at her aftercare! All kids had a grade-level list of words and they were called up by their level. L won the kindergarten portion but lost the final round when they had to spell words from the list that is ABOVE their grade level. I am proud of her for participating since at the beginning of the year she had some public speaking anxiety. Grateful to her after care teachers who do cool things like that!
5. Terrible, anxiety-ridden dreams. I am either stuck in some country and can’t get home, or I am filming a movie and being a terrible actress, or, last night, I am stuck in a snowstorm, my boss has to pick me up and deliver me to work, and I can’t find my classroom! I honestly don’t know where these dreams are coming from because during the day I am not really anxious about anything…
6. I got a yearly mammogram and a breast ultrasound on Thursday. It was painful. They place your breasts between two panes of glass and bring the lever down to squeeze even more. Then they tell you to hold your breath! I have small breasts to begin with so there is not much to squeeze. But- it’s done ✅
All-in-all, the week was fine, even with T traveling for three days at the beginning.
Looking forward to:
Bring Your Child To Work Day – next Thursday L and R will meet my students ❤️
Time to read this weekend – still on Holly by Steven King
Last episode of Baby Reindeer series on Netflix
A hike at the reservation
Mom of Children 