Thursday was probably my best day teaching so far, which is odd because it was the day I felt least prepared for since I’ve been trying to prioritize study for my test on Saturday. The kids were relatively well behaved and I was able to let them work in groups without the class completely falling apart! I got about 4 and ½ of sleep last night so I feel a little bit better but I am really going to focus on studying and getting some sleep the next two days, plus I really need to go for a run. I haven’t been able to since Sunday because of the weather (its been raining here a lot) and because I honestly haven’t had the time. Lauren seem to be busy taking on a new role as “wedding planner” for her friend this weekend. The nerve of some people …haha. I officially signed my lease online last night and set up the delivery times for all my furniture that I have gotten. Tonight I have mandatory study hall all night but I’m glad because we are not allowed to lesson plan during this time so it is good for me because I can really focus. Everyone keeps telling me that they are buying me a drink after my test on Saturday because the third week of teaching is the hardest and to have a test at the end of the week on top of that is just overwhelming. I’m looking forward to getting the test over with. I don’t know exactly when Angel returns from her trip to Scotland but I am so excited to hear about everything she and David got to do while they were over there! Lets see, I want to hear what everyone else is up to this weekend. I can’t believe how quickly the 4th of July is approaching? What is everyone’s official plans to celebrate I wish I could come to the lake!
So I told this to Mom on the phone last night but yesterday I one of our sessions we were watching fellow colleagues who were doing great things in there classroom and they wanted us to watch the videos and comment on them. Well when I was observed on Monday apparently do very well at the Behavioral Management Cycle so in the middle of the session we watched a video of ME in my classroom implementing this cycle. I was happy that I was being noticed for my hard work but was not prepared for the entire school to see me on camera. I turned bright red!!!! I also said right at the end of my video “Awww Yeah! We got 16 Class points” so now everyone that sees me says “Aww yeah!”. It was actually really funny. Brendon, a fellow 8th grade teacher turned to me and I was wearing a coral cardigan and was like, “Molly, oh my gosh, your face is the color of your sweater”…it stayed that way for about the next 30 minutes.
Today, on Friday morning we were in session and at the end they give out awards for the week based on different values that teach for America drills into your head and guess who received their first award ever!!! I got the award for Patrick Henry’s Leadership Award for this past week! I got an actual certificate and everything. I was really excited because I didn’t think I would every get an award…its kinda a big deal to be recognized in front of everyone. So at least my hard work is paying off. Okay well tomorrow is a BIG DAY I need everyone to please be praying for me today and especially tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. when I sit down to take my test. I need you to pray for me to be calm, confidence in what I know, and making smart answer choices! I can’t WAIT for this test to be over! Love you and I will let you all know how the test goes!!!
Love,
Molly
P.S. Here is the note I got from my Leader This week, “ Molly, Great us of previous posters in your classroom. I do think your review was needed and that your students are being set up for success because of it. Good job fixing behaviors and giving consequences when needed :)” -Eric
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