The day after vacation.
22 Feb
The first day back to work after the break wasn’t bad at all. Most people were very mellow and relaxed and well rested after the break and so were the kids. They were just busy getting back into the routine and didn’t give anyone too much trouble from what I saw.
We did have a faculty meeting after school today. We don’t have many of them anymore because the teachers have small team meetings during the day instead to discuss things that are going on within their own small groups and there were a few faculty meetings foiled by snow days. It is good to come together every once in a while, however, and figure out what is going on. They even made a montage of photos from September until now of all the faculty participating in various events. I was surprised to see myself in the pictures. It made me happy. Even though I’m a permanent substitute, I still feel like part of the faculty.
That’s me on the left, next to one of the math teachers, and then her husband who is a gym teacher! One of the assistant principals is behind us! This was on the day where we were all showing our Yankees pride and had a dress down day to show our support for the World Series (or for the Mets in some people’s cases – hehe)! Behind us you can also see some of the guidance counselors coming out of their office – don’t you love the window painting that the art department did? I love it.
I had voice lessons tonight. It was great, as always. This whole day has made me absolutely exhausted, though. I am wearing my favorite slippers and I can’t wait to get some rest. As soon as my head hits that pillow, I’m going to be in dreamland!
That’s great that your first day back went so well, what a positive start to the week! And it is good that you should feel connected to the faculty, feeling tied to the community is important for one’s wellbeing, a sense of belonging is essential….
That’s awesome that you guys finally got a faculty meeting in. And it’s good the students weren’t all wired from break. I remember the first day back after breaks was always kind of exciting, and I wanted to talk to my friends I didn’t see nonstop. Yeah, I wasn’t always the best pupil.
now that I know you’re a Yankees fan there will be some spring and summer razzing from this Tigers fan. :)
Yay for the first day back being good!
But that Yankees shirt? *sigh* So sad, so sad.
Awesome photo! Glad to hear your first day back was a good one!
Counseling sessions 5 cents, lol.
Always fun to find you got into a picture! That’s a great one!
xo
I love the artwork for the counseling department, too adorable! Glad to hear that the first day back was good though =)
Glad to hear that the first day went well! Go Yankees!!
omg the window paint is SO CUTE!!!