Today was the first day of school. I could hardly sleep last night because I was so nervous. Charity and I agreed to meet up early so we could pray before staff devotions. I got the school around 6:30am. After devotions at 7:15 we went back to the classroom to wait for the new 5th graders to arrive. There are a total of 14 students, 5 girls and 9 boys. They are a diverse bunch, but should be a fun group of kids. The first day doesn’t give a very good impression though because they are all rather shell shocked coming into the oldest elementary grade classroom. Then again I was rather shell shocked today too:) Being the first day, our schedule was full of get-to-know-you activities, going over rules and procedures and getting back into the swing of being in school for six hours a day. Tomorrow we will start teaching the subjects. My responsibility for the next couple of weeks is to mainly observe and assist every now and then. After lunch today I got to read a book to them, The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric, and tomorrow I am going to run “Parts of Speech Bingo!”
I am really excited to get to know the students better. I learned so much today and I know that this semester holds a lot more!
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Hi Molly!
Dad and I prayed for you this morning - although it was a little after the fact since you'd already experienced your first day of school! I'm so glad it went well. 14 students is such a great class - you should be able to get to know them in no time. So how does it feel to be called Miss Evans? Or is that what they call you?
Loved your previous blog - the motorbike ride sounds exciting - I approve of you getting outside the box! :) The red scooter is still mine, however.
We love that you're having such a good time - keep the blogs and the pictures coming!
Love you!
Mom and Dad
So did you have the pre-first day nightmares? Like no one shows up? You forget everything you know? I always know school is about to start when I start having those dreams/nightmares. My first day is right after Labor Day. You'll be well on your way-learn from your students as they learn from you.
Annetta
molly....you're like a teacher.....like a real teacher......weird.....i'm soooooo proud of you.
Hey Molly, Lisa here...
nice to hear your voice in your blog...boy, do I miss you especially on Wednesday nights!!! I know this time is going to be an incredible time of growth spiritually. Isa. 41:10 I'm excited to hear more about what God is doing.
love,
lisa :)
yeah molly!! i am so proud of you to get through your first day of school! how exciting!!! whats the coolest place that one of your students is from? well i hope you are doing well!! i love you and i miss you! im praying for you and charity!!!
*Emily
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