Week one in Omaha....done!
I have survived my first week here in sunny Omaha. It actually hasn't been too bad. I have had a wonderful support group of people willing to take me in and show me the ropes. Thursday night several of us went downtown and ate at the Old Market. I could get used to places like that, such a romantic, captivating place.
I had my first official order of teaching business on Friday at the home office of Council Bluffs CSD. It was a preschool literacy class designed for High Scope curriculum. I actually met the other new preschool teacher in the district...or one of them at least. It was nice to be in a new environment together. We were able to meet several of the other preschool teachers and staff. I felt a bit more relieved and less overwhelmed after this day. Long day...yes. Helpful...yes. Productive....maybe. Tour of Council Bluffs...yes. People call it Council-Tucky...yes. Insult to Kentucky...yes. Kentucky is a grand state....yes.
Today I did nothing for the most part. I was unable to get into school, so I took advantage of a lazy Saturday and slept in like a real person. So GOOD! I woke up about 11 did my usual, watch Friends while cutting lamination. My sister Emily called about 145 and said she was coming to visit me...random. So, that happened. I was invited to my cousin's house in Gretna, which is about 20 minutes away, for dinner. Emily and I went and had a splendid time! It is so great to have family around here! I am very grateful for that! Then after several rounds of Wii sports and some darn good popcorn we said our goodbyes and headed to a good-bye party in Omaha. I am not to familiar with the girl who was being said goodbye to, but, fun and 4-square were had, so all is well.
As I look towards next week I feel so....ready. Qua?! Did I just say ready? I think so. My first official new teacher meetings start Monday and are on Thursday and Friday. Man oh man. Bring it on!
Also!!! I found out that preschool doesn't start until the 18th. Regular classes begin the 13th. Bet all you teachers wish you would have chosen pre-k, eh? However, during those days we will be making home visits because this is the 1950s. Just so you know. I will definitely let you know how that goes down. yikes.
Council-Tucky? Really? Funny.
ReplyDeleteAlso, don't let the meetings overwhelm you.
Also, I should have chosen pre-k instead of horny young teens.
Also, the kid in the Hawkeye shirt in the front cracks me up. He's like, "I think I'm cool, but I'm gonna turn around and see if everyone else behind me looks as crazy as I do." And which one is the "Penisth" kid?