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panderso09
Deb's move
Aug 21 2007, 3:34 PM EDT | Post edited: Aug 21 2007, 3:34 PM EDT
I moved 11 times with Lee in the Navy. I remember all too well how it felt to leave all family, friends, etc. behind and start over. With your great personality, Deb, you will have tons of new frineds in no time. About the first day of school......I returned from Costa Rica last Wednesday, spent Thursday and Friday unpacking and setting up my classroom for the new school year. On our first official day yesterday my department chair reminded me to set up the test schedule for the year and get it to the rest of the department here and send it to the two middle school Spanish departments as I always do. And so I did. But for some reason I did not feel the same sense of accomplishment that I usually feel completing that task..........Our first day consists of the activities presented in the textbook, of course. But I will be looking for little ways that I can deviate from "the plan" this year! Do you find this valuable?    
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amandajanes
amandajanes
1. RE: Deb's move
Sep 1 2007, 7:27 PM EDT | Post edited: Sep 1 2007, 7:27 PM EDT
hey deb, i know i'm late, but i really hope the first days of school went well for you.
one thing i always do is to give the kids the opportunity to choose french or spanish new names for themselves. they love the idea of being someone else.
hope all is going well in your new home.
amanda Do you find this valuable?