Has it really been over a month??

I do not know how it has been so long since I posted!  Okay, in reality, I do.  Setting up my classroom, starting back to college (masters degree here I come), organizing 10 students on 5 grade levels and 10 learning levels into a smooth fairly smooth schedule, presenting the behavior plan to all the teachers in my school, child in hospital (he is out and doing well), household effected by horrible stomach virus and suddenly a month has flown by. 

Good news is that the classroom is up and running and according to my calendar display, we have been in school for 9 days.  I was rewarded by an incredible morning on the first day of school when the 8 students I had last year came in ready to work.  True story - within 10 minutes of arriving a student raised his hand and asked where his work was!  I was in shock.  It was like 10 weeks of summer hadn't happened. 

The positive reinforcement behavior plan that is on its third year, was well received by new staff and remaining staff alike.  Teachers who are struggling with specific students are asking me for ideas.  The general vibe in our school is good.  So, all in all, the year is off to a great start! 

I will take some pictures next week and post about how I have used a simple solution to make write/count/solve the room activities quicker to change out!  I am so excited!  So, stay tuned!

Christi