I am teaching 7th grade math again this year. I had these kids when they were 5th graders so one would think that they would remember some of the things I expect in the classroom. It has taken two weeks and they are finally starting to calm down.

Along with just general “teacher stuff”, our principal wants, no- expects, us to have our grades posted in the Star Portal Gradebook by Thursdays. (and don’t even get me started on my feelings about the program!) We are also supposed to start using and updating our school webpage more this year. (I hope they give me more money to train!)

The fall is also busy because I am the colorguard instructor for a different school. We have practice three days a week to get ready for our contests in September and October- almost every weekend! 

Not that I am complaining. I just think I am going to need more hours in a day.

Besides, any extra jobs that I do (colorguard, computer training, etc) gives me money that is being put back in my EUROPE FUND!