Just to think 24 hours ago I did not think I would have you ;-(
I thought planning my wedding was stressful . . . but nothing will ever compare to the past two weeks of my life. Here is the timelineJuly 22nd: Our local school board let our school know that they might not approve our second building at their next official meeting. (I work at a charter school and everything needs to be approved by the local school board).
July 25th: Our principal asked my BFF and I to come in for a meeting (did not disclose any info).
This is how my room looked at the end of this day
July 29th: Came in for a meeting . . . not very good news ;-(. If the board votes against our school's request there will be no space for the upcoming kindergarteners. ;-( We were told not to continue working on our rooms which were already 80% complete. We were also told not to worry about loosing our jobs . . . but were warned that we might not be working together or in a classroom.
July 29th to Aug. 12th: The waiting game .......................................................................................... ..............................................................................................................................................................
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Aug. 12th: Broke my new sandals coming out of my car in the morning (it really was an indicator). They voted no. I was asked to come in early the next day to meet with admin. Went straight to Target after the meeting to buy tubs, crates and boxes to pack up. Non-stop tears and anxiety did not let me sleep (My hubby woke up and made me my favorite smoothie . . . he had also taken me out shopping during the waiting game. I really love him so much!!!!! He was the best support system during this very difficult time).
Aug. 13th: Was up before the alarm rang ;-(, it was thunder storming outside ;-(
7:30am Arrive at school under the rain (my belt brakes . . . wonder what will break tomorrow)
7:40am Principal's Office . . . YIKES!!!!!! I was told my new position would be 6th and 7th grade Science and Spanish. Feeling blessed. I love the big kids and will stay in my own classroom which was a plus but . . . it's going to be hard to detach from my tiny chairs (sigh).
8:30am-11:30am: Reporting Child Abuse training (just to add to my already heavy heart)
11:30am: Started packing
11:50am: Principal walks in with envelopes and asked to speak to us privately (freaking out!!!!). She says "Don't get your hopes up, but we are trying to work something out to keep Kindergarten in the building". Tears again, a lot of hugging. Everyone keeps popping in to ask if we are ok . . . . every time they ask I cry.
1:30pm: Principal walks in with COO, they say "We figured it out!". The option is Kindergarten half-day instead of full day (while we wait for the appeal to come through). My BFF will teach English and Math and I will teach Spanish, Science and Social Studies (nothing new). Catch . . . My BFF is loosing her room ;-(. We will teach our subjects on alternate days to alternate sessions (AM will have BFF Day 1 and me Day 2, PM will have me Day 1 and BFF Day 2). During the time we are not teaching we will be helping around the building with RTII. Tears of joy this time I guess. People came to our room to do happy dances . . . I really appreciated that. We packed our butts off. It's hard to fit all of our favorite things in one room lol.
Let's see what today brings.
July 29th to Aug. 12th: The waiting game .......................................................................................... ..............................................................................................................................................................
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Aug. 12th: Broke my new sandals coming out of my car in the morning (it really was an indicator). They voted no. I was asked to come in early the next day to meet with admin. Went straight to Target after the meeting to buy tubs, crates and boxes to pack up. Non-stop tears and anxiety did not let me sleep (My hubby woke up and made me my favorite smoothie . . . he had also taken me out shopping during the waiting game. I really love him so much!!!!! He was the best support system during this very difficult time).
Aug. 13th: Was up before the alarm rang ;-(, it was thunder storming outside ;-(
7:30am Arrive at school under the rain (my belt brakes . . . wonder what will break tomorrow)
7:40am Principal's Office . . . YIKES!!!!!! I was told my new position would be 6th and 7th grade Science and Spanish. Feeling blessed. I love the big kids and will stay in my own classroom which was a plus but . . . it's going to be hard to detach from my tiny chairs (sigh).
8:30am-11:30am: Reporting Child Abuse training (just to add to my already heavy heart)
11:30am: Started packing
11:50am: Principal walks in with envelopes and asked to speak to us privately (freaking out!!!!). She says "Don't get your hopes up, but we are trying to work something out to keep Kindergarten in the building". Tears again, a lot of hugging. Everyone keeps popping in to ask if we are ok . . . . every time they ask I cry.
1:30pm: Principal walks in with COO, they say "We figured it out!". The option is Kindergarten half-day instead of full day (while we wait for the appeal to come through). My BFF will teach English and Math and I will teach Spanish, Science and Social Studies (nothing new). Catch . . . My BFF is loosing her room ;-(. We will teach our subjects on alternate days to alternate sessions (AM will have BFF Day 1 and me Day 2, PM will have me Day 1 and BFF Day 2). During the time we are not teaching we will be helping around the building with RTII. Tears of joy this time I guess. People came to our room to do happy dances . . . I really appreciated that. We packed our butts off. It's hard to fit all of our favorite things in one room lol.
This is how our rooms looked at the end of the day
Let's see what today brings.
