Summer vacation is off and I'm running full speed ahead. When I walked out the doors on June 5, I had no summer plans. Here it is a few weeks later and I can't seem to keep myself at home. When I am home I seem to spend most of my time at the pool. The rest of my time has been spent visiting my mom and John and at a mini family reunion in Bryan this past weekend.
This was the 2nd year that my dad's family has gotten together for Texas Reds; a steak and wine festival in Bryan. Both years I've been and both years I've had so much fun. One of my favorite moments from the trip was going shopping and having lunch with my aunts and grandma. I feel like I never get to spend enough time with them so it was great to have that opportunity. After spending Saturday morning shopping, we enjoyed the sun and some great Texas wine. Who wouldn't enjoy a day with family, food and plenty of adult beverages?
Next week I'm leaving on Tuesday for Pittsburg for 8 days with my friend Becky. Her parents live there and invied me up to come stay with them for the 4th of July. I'm really excited to go since I've never been up there and also for the break in the heat. I'll be sure to post pics and stuff from my vacation.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Another Year in the Books
I've made it through another school year and all I can say is what a ride it was. Every year always brings new challenges, and this one was no exception. I had some very "special" kids and worked so hard this year, but was also reminded that hard work pays off. This year the school that I've spent the last 7 years working at closed it's doors forever. Next year I'll be going to a new school with new kids, new administators, and some new teachers. I'm lucky in the fact that most of the people I work with will be going to the same place I am next year so we'll be taking on these new challenges together.
Some of the best things from the past year only happened these last few weeks. Every year we strive to teach our kids to do their best and they will acheive great things. This year was not a year of endings, but also a year of firsts. For the first time ever, the school I work at became a Recognized campus based on TAKS scores and our 4th graders were Exempary; the highest honor a campus can acheive. In order for a campus to become recognized, 80% of all kids, in every population, in 3rd through 5th grades have to pass each of their TAKS tests. This is a HUGE accomplishment for our kids and our school considering all the obsticals they face on a daily basis. Our 4th graders took it up a notch and we had at least 90% of our kids in every population passed their TAKS test making them the "Shining Stars" of the campus. I must admit that I've never felf more proud of my kids than I did the day we got those results and found out what an awesome job they did.
All I can say is, "What a way to end an era."
Some of the best things from the past year only happened these last few weeks. Every year we strive to teach our kids to do their best and they will acheive great things. This year was not a year of endings, but also a year of firsts. For the first time ever, the school I work at became a Recognized campus based on TAKS scores and our 4th graders were Exempary; the highest honor a campus can acheive. In order for a campus to become recognized, 80% of all kids, in every population, in 3rd through 5th grades have to pass each of their TAKS tests. This is a HUGE accomplishment for our kids and our school considering all the obsticals they face on a daily basis. Our 4th graders took it up a notch and we had at least 90% of our kids in every population passed their TAKS test making them the "Shining Stars" of the campus. I must admit that I've never felf more proud of my kids than I did the day we got those results and found out what an awesome job they did.
All I can say is, "What a way to end an era."
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