"Words are our most
inexhaustible source of magic."
-J.K. Rowling
I’d be lying if I said our first week went exactly as planned. There were, in fact, more than a few hiccups. Time to put flexibility in overdrive!
That being said, my students are rockstars! You all figured out how to find multiple virtual classes and adjust to having six teachers instead of just a few and you even made it look like it was no big deal. I was impressed. For me, last week was a huge relief. My biggest worry (and I am a professional worrier!) was that my students would feel very far away. And while it was different, we really started connecting, even on the first day. The best part was I got to see most of you through the heatwaves at our materials drive-through. At 105°, it was a sweaty party! I’m looking forward to meeting my new Dragon parents at Back to School Night, Thursday, August 20th. As I write this, I have no idea how that’s going to work. Watch for an email with the specifics; I’ll do the same. We’ll need to partner together to get through this crazy year! This week we will establish our classroom expectations, protocols, and vibe. We will do another “get to know you” project that will allow me to meet with every student in small breakout groups. We’ll close the week with our first writing assignment to kick things off and help me fine-tune my to-do list. Oh, and there may be a few more hiccups… Comments are closed.
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AuthorBeth Fabiano - Busy 7th Grade ELA teacher, wife, mother Archives
May 2021
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