I Love My Job.

Some days are difficult, sometimes I wonder if I'm going to have to live in a crazy house when I get old, sometimes I want to pull my hair out, but most days... I love my job. 

These kids are hysterical.  I don't have any biological children but I can surely tell you I have 18 children.  18 children that I see every day for 7 hours.  18 children that I love on, discipline, teach, help, encourage, and learn from.  18 children that make me feel like I am doing the best thing on Earth.  These 18 children each have their very own personality; they have quirks, they can be silly, and they can certainly be crazy. 

Getting to know my kiddos has been amazing.  Who else can say that they get to mold brains for a living?  Can anyone else say they laugh ALL day long-whether it be with the kids or at the silly things they do?  Tell me-do you have to hold back laughter at your job?  I do-these kids are hilarious. They make my day worth while.  They make me thankful for choosing this profession.  I.Love.My.Job.

Meet & Greet

Today was our parent meet and greet at SES and I have to say, I've got some great kiddos coming my way!  I was very impressed with the parents that came to see me and loved meeting each and every one of you.  Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come see me and introduce yourselves.

 

Just to recap what I should have gone through with you today:

• HORSE folders are new this year-they are a great way to communicate with one another about how your child is doing in school this year.  The most important thing to remember is that your child needs to bring their HORSE to and from school *every* day!  :)
• You should have signed 2 things while with me today:  Permission brochure (Fluoride, photos/videos, travel, and health)  and the SES contract.  The rest of the forms can be filled out at home and returned sometime within the first week of school.
• There will be a milk/snack break during our daily routine, your child will have the opportunity to take a white milk for free and they may bring their own healthy snack if they so choose.
• School lunches are going to look a little different this year-check your menu for details.
• I love having volunteers join us in the classroom!  If you would be willing to come in and read with children or work with individuals/small groups on skills, please contact me! :)
• If you need to contact me for any reason, please do not hesitate!  I am all about communicating, my main focus is to have effective communication with you so that your child can succeed.  Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make this aspect easier for you.  You can reach me by: phone, email, a note in the HORSE, stopping by before or after school, or making an appointment to talk.
• zaloudeka@spooner.k12.wi.us
• 715-635-2174 Ext. 1204  (work)

Again, I look forward to working with all of you--I know it's going to be a great year!

Back To School!

As we near the end of summer, I realize that I need to begin posting on our classroom blog in order to get myself in the habit of updating regularly!  Back-to-school is in full swing and I am sure you are all busy getting the kiddos ready to begin a new year.  School starts on September 4th and I am so excited to have all of my kids this year-we are going to have a great school year together!

 

A few things to remember when starting the school year: We have our open house/meet & greet on Wednesday, August 29th from 12-8pm.  Make sure you come in at your scheduled time to chat with me!  Bring your child and their supplies-they can put them away in our classroom bins.  No need to lable glue sticks/bottles, scissors, markers, etc. as we will have community bins that each child shares with their table members.  When we meet on Wednesday, I will be looking to find out as much as I can from you about your child, their individual strengths, needs, etc. as well as having you fill out some forms to benefit your child this year.

 

Well, I'm off to work on curriculum, classroom things, and much more!  I look forward to meeting all of you and your children--enjoy the rest of your summer!