We're off and running!!!

We're now 8 days into the new school year and it looks to be a great one. We've got 23 in the class this year: 12 boys and 11 girls! It's a lively and fun group that are anxious and ready to learn. We've got a pirate theme going for the year and have already filled up our pirate treasure map. Our first "Pirate's pick" on the map was Olivia Salcido. Congratulations, Olivia!

We've been having a lot of fun getting to know each other and make new friends. I'm so impressed with how friendly and nice this bunch is to each other. It makes teaching a lot more fun! We look forward to some great adventures this year!

Ready or not...here comes school!

I can't believe that summer is coming to an end. It seems that school just got out and I'm already setting things up for this next year. Although I hate to see the summer end, I must admit that I'm ready for a change...I'm ready to trade my gardening gloves in for rulers, pencils and crayons. I've just gotten my class list for the year and am excited to see these new 2nd graders! I love all the preparation stuff that we teachers get 'into' the couple weeks before school. It's fun to set things up and imagine the many different personalities and dynamics that this new year will bring. So...bring it on. I'm ready! Well, not ready in the 'physical' sense, but ready for the new challenge and adventure!