Well, school started this past Tuesday. I gave Molly a couple of days to get to know her class and headed in yesterday for my first day. I was reminded why I am SO glad that I am not teaching when I entered her classroom. She has 31 students in that little classroom. That is an overwhelming number. Last year they had less then 25. Those additional 6 or so students really make a LOT of difference in any classroom. In some ways it is a financial issue but in many ways it is just a way to save money with the teachers and students losing the most. Kingsley has 'privatized' 'all their services such as kitchen, busing, and janitorial services. I think the present superintendent is making an attempt to get rid of the teacher's union too.
On a much brighter note, Molly's daughter Cora started school this past week. It is hard to believe that she is almost 5 years old. She is a bright and sweet little girl. The other bright thing about going to Molly's room is that I will see Cora every week after school.
I will enjoy my new year with a new group of students. They are always a bright spot in my week. It is always good to find someone, outside yourself to help and I am glad that they still welcome me back in 3rd grade.
No comments:
Post a Comment