Funny

Today two of my boys were asked to run an errand in the school for another teacher. When they returned, another student was presenting his rain forest project. They could hardly contain themselves, smiling ear to ear when they arrived. But they were very respectful, entered the room and made their way over to me. One whispered still out of breath and smiling so wide, "Mrs. Mollahan, we have a very funny story to tell the children after he is finished!"

Sure enough, when the presentation was over and we all gave a clap, I asked the two boys to tell their funny story that had just happened. They took the 'stage' at the front of the room and recounted the hilarious event.

Apparently, two Ibis were running/flying (?) through the courtyard outside and they both ran into poles! The boys said their "faces were blue!" That part I'm not sure about! But they were laughing so hard as they told the story that I believe at least the first part!

Nice Weather

Save for maybe 3 very cold weeks in July, the year's weather has been glorious! I realized that I have only worn open-toed shoes most of the year. I haven't donned a pair of tights with a skirt since I left Oregon. I did switch to pants and socks and shoes for those 3 weeks, but otherwise, for nine months I've been in spring and summer clothing. Just what I love!

And a Student Teacher!

Hooray! It's an honor to me that Nicole is working in my room. Here I think I'm low on the totem pole, struggling to do things the right way, and feeling like first year teacher. But suddenly I'm back to being the experienced professional. Who knew?!

She is a natural teacher, and it already feels like she's been in the room for weeks, not just days. I'm learning much more about how teachers prepare to be certified and how the process continues after graduation. It's one more dimension I didn't expect to learn about this year.

She's only in the room for 4 weeks, the last two of which are full time for her. Hel-lo! That's quick! It's going to fly by. She's "signed up" for reading groups, math lessons and all of the rainforest unit this week. It's sink or swim!