A World of Difference...

Wow, so many things have been changing on a daily basis recently. It's amazing to me how I am about to be the teacher that I've been dreaming about since I was literally in 5th grade... Before it was a distant dreaming, more like a future goal. Now I am actually having dreams (if not NIGHTMARES) about the start of school. I've been going into my class as often as I can, and am just now starting to feel at home in my room. My mom and I painted the walls and trim in the room and let me tell you- it makes a world of difference! The room seemed run-down and old before, but I feel like I'm getting a completely fresh start now- which is how I think I deserve to feel! I had to send home my letter to the parents to announce their child's assignment into my class. It went out on Friday, which probably means that no one got it until today... I've already had three parents respond (I asked for email contact info.) and they've each given me four contact numbers and told me some about their kids!! Oh, bright-kids' parents!! I should come to expect it I guess... For those of you who know her, I've been living off of Julie's (my principal) long handouts with the FYIs and the School Calendar on them. I'm going to post some pictures of my classroom but my mom has them in her camera right now. I'll see if I can get them and put them up for everyone. I hope that all is well with everyone, I'm glad we're able to stay up-to-date at least, even when we're unable to catch up more personally.