Even on Friday, when I took my mental health day... the sub left me a glowing report!!! This is a sub that I ALWAYS request. He is very kind and forgiving of my class. Which is hard to find in a substitute. The last time he was in my room, it was horrible. I didn't think he would ever come back. So Thursday, when I had decided I was going to be out I approached him with caution!!! He assured me he would always be available to me. That I would always take preference over other jobs offered to him... that alone, makes me feel some relief and security when I'm out. So this morning, when I got to work and found the lovely note he left about Friday I was thrilled.
I had previously had a long talk with them on Thursday about my expectations for the rest of the year. I told them about how unhappy I was, asked about their feelings on it, and asked the to expand on why they are so unhappy. We reminisced about all of the fun things we used to do together, about the things we would like to do together before they leave at the end of the year. I really made it all about them and what they would want to remember about their experience in my class for so many years.
I dare say... we came to an understanding of sorts. And they have been fabulous. We have engaged each other and worked hard the last few days. I hope it continues. I hope it continues. I hope it continues....
6 more working days until I leave for vacation... even with a sprained ankle (whole other story) I am sooooo looking forward to the time away, in the sunshine of my Happy Place!!!
PS...... This week marks 32 Months LID... and a gazillion more to go!
So Happy 32 Months to me!!!! ughhhhh....
8 comments:
I'm so glad things are getting better in the classroom.
Sorry to hear about the ankle. Hope it feels better soon.
32 Done ~ Yeah!
Great news about the sub! Kids can be awesome some times can't they????
Congrats on surviving 32!
Hope your ankle feels better for your vacation..
Happy 32 .. we are getting there.. slowly but surely..
Keep your chin up..
hugs..
Glad things are well in the classroom, I need lots of mental health days to press on...& I'm hoping your ankle feels better before break.
32 done and you'll make it there eventually and I can't wait!
I hope they will continue to behave, and that you will finish out the year with less stress.
Rest that ankle so that you can get around Disney World next week!
:-)
I am so glad things are much better! I will pray that it continues!
I am sorry about the frustration though of waiting 32 months and counting....I hope that soon you will be holding your little girl!!!
Another step closer...Hopefully soon our dreams will come true.
Donna
32 behind you! Keep the faith! 5 more days left now!!! WhoooooHOoooooo!
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