Since I teach in a year-round school, we have more unique breaks than a "traditional" school year. We do get a summer break, but it is only six weeks long for teachers. Don't panic though, we get a two-week break in October, an extra week for Winter break (3 weeks total), and two extra weeks for spring break (3 weeks total). At first it's taken some getting used to, especially with having to go back to work in the heat of July, but I do enjoy the extra time off during the year. I think that with my group of students, I need it!
I just can't believe that in the past school year I have:
- Completed my SPED Master's Degree (December 2010)!
- Finished year three of teaching at my school and starting year four in about four weeks!
- Have a 5 year old who starts kindergarten in August '11!
- Have a husband working on a novel!
Over the past few weeks, I've been thinking about what I want to accomplish this school year. A partial list includes:
- Continuing NaNoWriMo with my students who would LIKE to write, instead of making it a "Required" part of the course like I did last year.
- Bringing in different styles of writing to my students, including some college prep work
- Helping my students find their passion for writing, and helping them boost their own skills.
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