I'm closing up my first year of teaching?!! What the heck?...when did that happen??!!
As of today we have 3 and 1/2 school days left. I am so ready for a break, but there's something that still pulls me back to my kiddos. I'm going to miss them...most of them. ;)
Last two weeks of school highlights:
- found note talking about weapons
- searched classroom with principal
- homemade weapons found (sharpened comb, sharpened screw, and driver.)
- realized I probably won't see some of these kids ever again...
- kickball tournament and our team name/slogan : Humble's HammerZ, "We'll nail you!"
This year has taught me so many things.
I've been excited with kids as they run to me from other classes showing off their good grades. I've cried over lost loved ones, hurt feelings, and broken hearts. I've danced "The Stanky Leg," "The Dougie," and many others. I've held kids back from fighting. I've searched my room for drugs...and weapons...
But, I've learned a new sense of patience.
I've learned holding a kid while they cry is enough sometimes.
I've learned that procedures in a classroom are your keys to success.
I've learned I mess up a lot.
I've learned I get more boogers in my nose than I thought...
I've also learned that middle schoolers will always tell you when you have a booger in your nose.
I've learned that I will get told I'm as white as Snow White, that I need to pluck my "uni-brow", that I can't dance, and that my hair is messed up. Most importantly...I've been told "I love you Mrs. Humble," and "Thank you, Mrs. Humble."
I've learned a kid who enters your class on a 3rd grade reading level with no self-esteem, CAN leave on grade level or above!! (those who doubted...take that!)
I've learned it's impossible to make it through a day with 7th graders and not crack up laughing at some point.
I've learned new meanings of grace.
...and with 3 and 1/2 days left, I know more lessons are on the way.
I can't even begin to imagine the lessons that will take place next year. But, I can't wait.
