Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Jealous and Excited

Hi Yall,

As I am blog hopping as usually I see that many of my blog buddies have 10 to 12 days left a school, I am super jealous!!!!! Here in Chicago we have about 25 days left, and our contract negotiations aren't going well. I keep hearing the words strike. I pray that we don't go on strike, I ask that my blog buddies keep Chicago Teachers in prayer for a fair contract. The board wants a longer day, and the union wants us to be compensated for it. Well anyhoo, I am all for an extra hr in school, we currently get out a 2:15 and I always need more time, so I hope they can just reach an agreement.
Now why I am excited, I am excited about how much better a first grade teacher I will be next yr. I am constantly thinking how my word wall will be better, how centers will be better, how I will improve on my organizational skills. I struggled with truly understanding how to teach writing in the primary grades, so that will be my self study project over the summer. If anyone has any suggestions on books I should read to better understand teaching firsties to write, and any other books that will help me grow as a 1st grade teacher I would greatly appreciate it!
I wish those who can taste summer break a wonderful break, it is truly well deserved!

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  1. NatalieMay 9, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Yikes! Hope all goes well for you!

    Natalie
    TeacheryTidbits

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  2. Tanya DwyerMay 12, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Thanks for joining my blog! Praying all goes well! You guys get out of school really early in the day! Our kiddos are in school from 7:45-3:15 and we still feel like we're cramming everything in! Best of luck to you! First grade is wonderful!

    ~Tanya

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    1. Mrs. WrightMay 13, 2012 at 5:30 AM

      Thanks Tanya for your prayers, Chicago has just brought in mediators, so we will see. :( Extra time would be nice, and your right first grade is the best. I love it!!!! this yr was just ok, because I was learning first, but I have so many great ideas for next yr thanks to so many great blogs like yours that truly inspire me.
      Happy Mothers Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Mrs. MMay 16, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I'm in the same boat too. Our contract expired last year and negotiations have been at a stand still. We are in session from 8-2pm and we've heard rumors we will be extending another hour. I pray things work out for the both of us :)

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