It's hitting me. The loss of my class from last year. I am sad. I started this week with some new kindergarten kiddos and as expected found myself missing my former students. I saw one of them dropping off a sibling; it stung a little more to get a hug from her. I don't officially start back until September 2nd but we have a week long camp for incoming students to acclimate to the building and staff. It is a great opportunity for all of us to ease back in and get to know the kids and their parents. I sat yesterday with two on my lap sobbing after I pealed them off their parents. I had some aggression come out in some today that was a little unexpected. Then there are the rambunctious behaviors that are fun but also need to be kept in check. We had a fun two days. Three to go and then I can go back to a little summer before it all really happens.
Betsy, sounds like an interesting two days, hope the next three can be more routine. Glad you'll have a bit more time before school starts in earnest.
ReplyDeleteYou make me realize how glad I am to have so much time in my classroom BEFORE the students arrive.
ReplyDeleteI know it's coming, even with the older ones, excited but reluctant all at the same time. I imagine you're tired this week, going back even for a little while. Good luck, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteWeek long camp for incoming students? That sounds actually very interesting. Do you only do this for kindergarten or for all elementary students?
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about that very thing...How I wish I could be returning to my students from last year. Missing them.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting idea. We have a kindergarten soft start. This year students won't be assigned teachers until the teachers have a chance to meet them. They are hoping for more balanced classes.
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