Things making me happy today...
1. We got the scores back for the state standardized test, and my students KICKED BUTT. In fact, out of 91 students, only 8 failed the test -- and 23 went from failing last year to passing this year. Mind you, I've been teaching remedial reading to the "borderline" kids, so this is a pretty big deal. YAY! Only problem is that I basically proved that the school doesn't need a remedial reading teacher next year, thus justifying their decision to eliminate my position and sending me to another school. *g*
2. On Tuesday I visited the new high school, and it was AMAZING. Everyone was SO friendly and helpful. The campus is newish and gorgeous. I'll be teaching 10th grade World Lit and 11th grade American Lit, and the visit eased my concerns about adjusting to HS after fifteen years of teaching MS. The school is also more diverse than I'd expected (the demographics are almost a microcosm of the U.S. itself), which is good after having spent my whole career in Title 1 schools. I still have a lot of prep to do this summer, and I'll definitely need support next year, but I'm feeling great about the transition. Plus, I think it'll be fun to experience the world of high school football and yearbook and such!
3. It's pouring down rain today, which always puts me in a good mood. My mother liked the tank top sweater I made her, though of course she mentioned it was a bit too big. ;) Happy Mother's Day to those celebrating it!
4. Parks & Rec is coming back next fall! I adore that show to itty bitty pieces. I was skeptical about the season finale, but damned if Amy Poehler didn't sell it while making me a bit teary in the process. I love that in one interview, Mike Schur compared it to season 3 of FNL. And I love that in another interview, they followed up on Andy's list of places to live with this question for Schur: "Also, if given the choice: Winterfell or New Caprica?" Awesome!
5. And, I swear, I'm getting addicted to Scandal. It's not the best show out there, but it's so much fun to watch. Glad to hear that it's also coming back in the fall!
2. On Tuesday I visited the new high school, and it was AMAZING. Everyone was SO friendly and helpful. The campus is newish and gorgeous. I'll be teaching 10th grade World Lit and 11th grade American Lit, and the visit eased my concerns about adjusting to HS after fifteen years of teaching MS. The school is also more diverse than I'd expected (the demographics are almost a microcosm of the U.S. itself), which is good after having spent my whole career in Title 1 schools. I still have a lot of prep to do this summer, and I'll definitely need support next year, but I'm feeling great about the transition. Plus, I think it'll be fun to experience the world of high school football and yearbook and such!
3. It's pouring down rain today, which always puts me in a good mood. My mother liked the tank top sweater I made her, though of course she mentioned it was a bit too big. ;) Happy Mother's Day to those celebrating it!
4. Parks & Rec is coming back next fall! I adore that show to itty bitty pieces. I was skeptical about the season finale, but damned if Amy Poehler didn't sell it while making me a bit teary in the process. I love that in one interview, Mike Schur compared it to season 3 of FNL. And I love that in another interview, they followed up on Andy's list of places to live with this question for Schur: "Also, if given the choice: Winterfell or New Caprica?" Awesome!
5. And, I swear, I'm getting addicted to Scandal. It's not the best show out there, but it's so much fun to watch. Glad to hear that it's also coming back in the fall!