Ch-ch-changes!
Ch-ch-changes!
Aug 13
As some of you may know, I have some big changes up ahead. I’ve taken a new teaching position closer to my home. I’m still teaching kindergarten – really, I can’t imagine teaching anything else. There are other reasons for this change, but in the interest of keeping positive, let’s just say it was to be closer to home and leave it at that.
My new school is also much smaller. There are only two kindergarten classes. There are also some other exciting initiatives and new ideas the principal as implemented. I can’t wait to share as I become more familiar with them.
Now the bad news. While I’m not leaving the blog, I do imagine, at least the first few months, I’ll be scaling back on the posts. With a new school comes a slew of new routines and changes for me and I’m going to try and focus my energy on making my transition as smooth as possible… and making kindergarten the best experience for my new crop of spouts.
So please be patient with me. I will be writing, reflecting, and sharing. It just might be in smaller doses and a little less frequently.
I imagine you will bring your enthusiasm, love of kids and many other positives to your new school.
I grew up in a small school and it was a wonderful experience. Best wishes!
Thank you!
Holy cow!! I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t visited in a while. I missed the whole changing schools announcement. Wow! I hope you will be happy at your new school. I’ll be sending positive vibes and happy thoughts your way.
Thank you. I’m more excited than I have been in some time.
I know you’ll be great and terribly missed by me
Ditto.
I have to admit, my first thought was, “He’s not going to be with Mrs. D???” I know from my own past co-teaching experience that it helps both of you be stronger! Best of luck to you, and all of us teachers. Happy teaching! Enjoy the shorter commute!
MarieMent – leaving Mrs. D. was the hardest part of my decision. I did want to be closer to home… there were other issues as well, but let’s just say it is definitely bittersweet.
I’m in the same boat, Matt. Hope the new school is great! I’ll look forward to the posts as they come.
Scott, where are you going? Different grade too?
I’m teaching first grade in a public elementary school. It’s definitely a new experience for me.
Just know that we’ll still be here waiting for you…..getting a handle on our new kids (and for me, a new school too–). And probably just when we need to have a moment of sanity, you’ll need to write! When do you start back at school?
You are so right. The blog is a means of reflection and I know I’ll be writing sooner than later. I have some new to the district orientation next week and then I start back officially on 8/29. The kids don’t start until after Labor Day though. I’ve got a lot to get ready as the entire contents of my old room are now sitting in my garage. :O
GOOD LUCK!!! Change is always great when approached positively! Thanks again for letting Mimi and I observe your class last year. It truly has made our start to this year much easier…remember…our door is open to reciprocate!
Thanks Brenda! Big change for me and Mrs. D., but it was the right move for me.
New to the blog, but I do like rearding about your adventures! I hope once your settled you will find time to post again, good luck!
Random reader/lurker here, wishing you luck on your new adventure!
Dave, I love random readers and lurkers. Please come back!
As someone who has changed 3 schools in 3 years, I feel your stress. It will get better and you will be back to “normal” very quickly! Good luck! Just remember different is not always bad.
Totally understand. Good luck with your new adventure. Will look forward to your posts when you are able to get to them again.
Oh no!!!! I sooo look forward to your posts!! But I do understand!! Please tell me you will still be reading “Platypus Lost” with your new crop of sprouts and making your wonderful Platypusses!! I followed your lead this year (without the help of volunteers so it took A LOT longer) but, OH MY GOSH!! I had NO idea how much my kiddos would LOVE them!!! This is now something that I am going to implement EVERY year…Thanks to you!!! Whenever I look at my own “model” Platypus I think of you and your wonderful blog!! Don’t stay away too long!! You have followers who ADORE you!! I’ve also bought a BUNCH of Responsive Cassroom books. You are probably one of the best blogs I read, and you inspire me. I can tell that you really have your students best interests at heart…Thank you for that!! Good Luck to you, and I hope to see a post or two from you sooner rather than later!! =-)
Although I’m not a Kinder teacher, I look forward to reading your blog each day. You have such a positive attitude and good heart that you make me smile no matter what the post or how my day went. I understand the need to be closer to home and that sometimes, while you don’t want to leave those you have an amazing relationship with, it’s time to make the change. Good luck and I look forward to seeing your posts when they return. Enjoy the opportunity to get things set the way you want, enjoy greeting your new group of sprouts, and know that we’ll be waiting patiently for you when you return.
Let me be one of the first teachers from your new “digs” to welcome you! I teach second grade and I’m in the the classroom at the very end of the hallway. If you need any help or have any questions, feel free to seek me out! Welcome!
Nikki, wow – thank you! I’m not sure how you found me online, but I’m glad you did! I will be in a lot from now until when school starts trying get ready. I’ve got CANDY too if you need any.
It’s quite easy to find a fellow Responsive Classroom enthusiast as I connected to dots from the Co-Teaching article to you! Your room hasn’t started being cleaned yet, so I hope it will be done by Monday… for your sanity.