The Dalton Circus: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Hi, there! I found a few extra minutes (rare lately) so I decided to try and update the blog!! Actually, extra minutes are just minutes that I borrow from something else that needs to get done!

I started my new job this past week and I am exhausted!!! I have, literally, hundreds of students between the two schools and my schedule is ridiculous! I have three or four (depending on the day) classes in the morning at the first school, a break to eat quickly and drive to the second school, then four classes each afternoon there!!

I also started the final classes I am required to take for my NC license. It is so funny to me that I have been teaching for five years and NC is still making me jump through these hoops. My experience in Va doesn't even count in NC!! I wouldn't have had to do HALF of the stuff in VA that NC is requiring me to do. You may ask: does that speak well for VA teacher standards? I'm not sure, because some of the NC requirements are ridiculous. Such as a third year of mentorship?? I didn't know about that one until last week! Shouldn't experience count for something there?! I know how to write lesson plans, operate the copy machine, find the drink machine, that I shouldn't paddle the kids, etc, etc, etc. I also had to go to great lengths to approve classes in Theatre that I took at Averett that NC said were not exactly what they wanted me to have in order to teach drama to little children. These are standard classes at an accredited university...? I got it worked out but not until I got two of my former professors involved in the fight. It's been a long road, but now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

The boys love school and are doing great! True said that school was boring until Friday because that's when they had a little fun and he was tired of going over rules. Reese said that 5th grade is awesome and he loves changing classes. Cole got the classes that he wants and I think he is enjoying being the top dog at school- AN 8TH GRADER!!!

Reese had a wonderful birthday- I can't believe he's DOUBLE DIGITS! Thanks to all who called and sent cards.

Barry and I are competing in Atlanta in October, so we're really excited about that. While we were rehearsing the rumba the other night, I creamed him in the eye with my elbow! I felt so bad because it knocked his glasses off his face, it was so hard. It didn't turn black, though, just felt sore for a few days!

Ok, I have a few pictures but not many- sorry!! I know that's why you're here:) Love you guys!

****************************************************************************Here's one of our routines for the competition, if you would like to watch- it's pretty rough right now!!

Reese's Sleepover Crew! (Wildest one EVER!!!!)