Butt back to school

As I hurry and try to set up my classroom to meet parents tomorrow morning and start school on Thursday, I found myself upset about to much to do and to little time . Then I got Tim's email and told myself to buck up and get ready to do all of the lessons I got without having to get off the bus and all the strategies to add purpose to my teaching. I am going to start with admit and exit slips and a biopoem about themselves to get to know each other. My class will be building a handcart and doing some fun trek things to boot. Thanks Tim for making me do the learning logs---they were such a pain but it forced me to go deeper into Jeddy's story than just a quick read through and I'm going to make my kids do them in literature circles. I have to say you guys plan a great field trip and are welcome to St George anytime. I'm still thinking about the reunion---I'll geta back with everyone. I miss you guys, your all great traveling companions.