Semester ONE.....OVER

A group picture of Mrs F with the boys

Yesterday, I spent my last day with eight of the cutest, funniest, wildest, and most caring first and second grade boys.  They taught me I can give a pretty good stern “don’t do it” look, I have a pretty good life no matter my health, and how to start new every day. Because of my health, I ended the intern on crutches and these boys couldn’t have been more caring and supportive of me.  They never complained about how slow I was when things first started or that my crutch hit their chair.  The only time they did complain is when I would tell them I couldn’t play Air hockey, Go Fish, or Old Maid with them- because the school focus’ on behavior and peer social skills, I had to limit the time I played with them during free time.  I really enjoyed my time in this class and I know I said that last time, but I learned SO much more this time around! 

This past week was an eye opener in that classroom.  Since I was there the same days every week during my placement I only saw what happen on Mondays and Tuesdays, this week I spent every day with them and saw how they can spiral down hill behavior wise through the week.  It broke my heart to see one of my boys lose control of his body and end up in the intervention room.  I am still trying to decide on where I want to do my student teaching, I have first dibs on both of my teachers from this semester because I was the first person to have Mr. H and the only person to have Mrs. F.  My mentor teacher wants me to student teach with Mrs. F and to be able to truly get all the benefits of student teaching, I know that would be my best bet unless I just went with a whole different teacher- but seeing that I don't do well with strangers, I will most likely pick one of the two that I had this semester.  

Not feeling very creative in the terms of a creative thank you gift until Thursday and of course when I went to Target to buy supplies they no longer had what I wanted.  So I opted to wake up early and go to Fry's grocery store and get the two teachers in my class flowers to go with their thank you notes.  I also got the boys each a ring pop- I wish I would have thought to write each of them a little thank you. I am not usually one for store bought but up until Wednesday I was still feeling stressed out because of being behind in two of my classes.  Finally, I did what was best for me and my grades by informing one of the teachers that I was going to need an extension.  Since I wrote that email most of the stress has been lifted off my shoulders and I couldn't be more thankful for that.  I'll be focusing on that after I have a little get away next weekend, which is a surprise so I can't wait to post about it!  

Love that each of the boys
 signed it

My card from the class & teachers

 To not throw the boys off, we didn't tell them it was my last day until the last 10 minutes of class, this was properly a smart thing since two of the boys started balling and the rest of them just wanted to hug me.  I am so glad that they were able to notice how much I care for them even though, we were only together for a small amount of time.  I was going to try and go back next week for their spring concert; however, after seeing how the boys reacted, I have decided it is with their best interest in mind that I don't go back. 

~Just Believe~