I feel special...

Ok, I originally had this posted on Ella's blog, but this is more for me than it is for her. Last Friday one of my students gave me a paper telling me that I was her favorite teacher and that she loves the way I explain things to the class. And she wanted me to go to her volleyball game Monday. I felt so special...I mean, I have only been there a little over a month - but this little girl is so sweet, and have I mentioned yet how much I love being a teacher.

Anyway, Monday morning she comes to my classroom with this big corsage flower thing with all these ribbons hanging down. Now, I've heard about these mums. I've seen them pinned to other teachers' bulletin boards when I was a sub. Apparently its a big thing in Texas - they give them out for homecoming courts and possibly dances? All I know, is the way I love attention, I would've been a mum-a-holic in high school if this was cool at ole St. Charles. So, she made me this mum...thats her picture on the button. Isn't that just the sweetest thing ever?!

So, Monday was their last volleyball game, and I attended proudly. There were several other teachers there being honored as well. I guess since I'm a first-year teacher (and a nerd), I made it out to be a really big deal in my head, but it really touched me. I stayed for almost all four games...my student won her game (she's a really good player too!) - I should've gone to more than just this last one! Oh well...there's always next year.

Next Friday is the last day of the second six weeks. I have been super busy trying to get everything graded and work made up. I have a lot of students that aren't doing to well. My mentor tells me thats normal, but I really take it to heart. Things are so much different for some of these kids than it was for me when I was their age...but that's another whole story for another whole posting!! So glad it's the weekend!!