Well I am through week 2 and looking at the neverending progression of the school year. Week 2 was pretty smooth although I was in a bit of a funk most of the week. Still very aware of my complete incompetence and how far behind I feel most of the time.
This week I managed to spend more time with Rene and bring stuff home less and less. Which is good and something I am going to try to keep on doing. I would rather not bring school work home ever but I don't think that is actually a practical reality.
I am enjoying teaching science but going through stuff much to slowly. Gotta figure out how to pick up the pace without leaving all my students in the dust. Still not totally enjoying coaching and wish that I knew more about volleyball but that's life I guess.
Feeling pretty blah today about it all but hopefully will feel more cheery later.
Jen
PS Have been looking at my garden more and it has produced a ton of tomatoes which are very yummy which of course is something I enjoy. I actually rested today which is a minor miracle and well that's all
Posted by Aguirre at August 29, 2004 04:02 PMGlad to hear you are living through it.
Hope coaching gets easier for ya, keep it up and enjoy the tomatoes.
Posted by: Jonathan at August 29, 2004 04:23 PMHang in there Jen !! I am sure once you move on to track and Basketball you will feel allot better!! Besides the first few weeks of school are always horrible :O( Glad to hear you garden is still producing ~~
Posted by: Emily at August 29, 2004 10:33 PMYou need to sit back, take a deep breath and stop worrying so much... they understand that this is your first time being a teacher...
As for science... just tell them to read the textbook, tell them you are preparing them for university! :) Oh they will love that.
Best of luck Jen... I will keep you in my prayers!
Posted by: Jay at August 30, 2004 04:08 PMOh, the joys of teaching!Remember that the first 6 weeks are the worst!Just hang in there and do your best which will be somewhat better than any other teacher! Thinking of you and are behind you 100%.Love You, MOM
Posted by: mom at September 1, 2004 07:50 PM