My Classroom - before...

Before...desks on their sides and in the corner...


The back corner and exit to the courtyard and playground...


The chaos from another angle...

I had the opportunity to meet with my team teacher today and see my classroom for the first time. What a disaster! Furniture everywhere, bulletin boards that needed tidying, and no lack of need for organization! The boys helped me out as I began the tedious task of moving things around and trying to make the vision that I have for my students' come alive. We had a very productive day and got a lot of movement and rearranging done. Now, I have to wait for some products that I ordered to come in so I can begin the really fun process of decorating! In the mean time, I sign papers tomorrow (yah!), and should get my own copy of keys. Hopefully, I will also get my district-issued laptop soon so that I can begin some first days documents, and sketching of the activities and lessons for the year. I can't wait to get back in the classroom!