So this is the end

My middle school week is over. Now what do I do?! The past week has been filled with questions, lesson planning, and more questions. Who knew seventh grades could ask so many questions? Overall, it was a very productive and successful week. I was able to meet my goals that I made going into my teaching week and then some. By Friday afternoon I was filled with a mix of emotions. I felt happy and relieved that my crazy week was over but I was also really sad that I won't see my kids anymore. It took a good four weeks to create a bond with my students, however, I MADE A BOND! I never thought it was going to happen but when they clapped for me in class when I told them about my connection to a specific theme I thouught I was going to cry. They felt the need to give me the appreciation I deserved for passing my Praxis test and making my way through practicum. The group of strangers I thought never wanted me around soon didn't want me to leave. It also made me feel really good that my CT said she would continue our lesson with all of her classes because she enjoyed it that much. Our carousel activity on theme was a big hit! Some things needed to be adjusted due to time but my co-teacher and I managed to get it together with no problems. The best part of the lesson had to be the fact that the students were getting it and thinking far outside the box. When my co-teacher came up to me and said he overheard a group talking about segregation and communities I wanted to jump for joy! The students came up with their own theories on their own and I couldn't be happier with them. I'm looking forward to Seeing the kids this Friday in their RTI play. It's going to be a good way to get closure and to see all of their hard work that they've been doing for the past three months. Helping backstage with costumes and props with definitely make for a fun afternoon at ASFMS. I want to say thank you to my CT and my co-teacher for keeping me sane and focused for the past four weeks. My time at the middle school was very chaotic and frustrating because of the schedule, short weeks, and trying to bond with the students. I wouldn't have been able to survive it all without Julie Lamarre and Emmanuel Ramos. KUDOS TO THEM!