2015 Goals

Whewwwww it has been too long! 1st semester has been...interesting to say the least. My Principal resigned two days before Christmas so things are all sorts of crazy right now. Between grad school and teach two subjects, things have been quite stressful. Being a teacher leader in the Union and having to deal with our Principal resigning is adding a bit more to the stress plate. I also am interviewing in another district this month (January). It is time for a change and with my Principal leaving us this is a great opportunity. Anyhoo, on to the goals!!

Stay on top of my planning! I am about two/three days out. I want to be at least two weeks out going into the end of the school year (omggggg).

Move to another school district. I am ready for a change. 

Stay on top of my grad school readings. Part of the reason why I didn't do as well as I wanted to this past semester is because I didn't focus enough on myself and MY schoolwork. I need to practice what I preach to my students. 

I have lost about 11-12 pounds so far and I want to keep that up. I want to swim 2-3 times a week and go to Hot Yoga at least once. I have no excuse since the pool is located in my school building the Hot Yoga place is literally just on the other side of the street from school. 

Niagara Falls! I am trying to plan a visit over the summer.

Sushi. I have never had it and I am scared crapless to try it. 

A language. Duolingo is an awesome website and I have signed up to refresh my Italian and start German. 

Experimenting in the kitchen with recipes. I found a recipe for Chicago style deep dish pizza from Sally's Baking Addiction and I want to try it so badly. I need to get some baking dishes!

Get through a grad semester with straight A's.

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August Currently

Oh God. I can't believe I start Advanced Placement US History training next week and then pre-service week after that. AND THEN SCHOOL AND GRAD SCHOOL ON THE 25TH! I am hyperventilating! I have no idea if I can do this :( Anxiety is definitely running high right now. I am taking the time to do Farley's Currently over at Oh Boy Fourth Grade! Join up, it is a great link party.

Back to School Linky

I am linking up with Miss V's Busy Bees and Mrs. D for the Back to School Linky party. I cannot believe that we are so close to the beginning of the school year ago. Just over a month for me (August 25th). So stressful! Anywho, back to the linky!

This week's topic is Behavior Management. I teach high school so my tips are going to be geared towards older students. When I taught 4th grade, I used a star chart with huge success. With my Juniors and Seniors, I have to be a bit more creative. The biggest issue with my students is the fact that they don't turn in their homework which leads to some behavior issues during class time because they have no idea what is going on because THEY DIDN'T DO THEIR BLEEPIN HOMEWORK! I use pink slips (printed on obnoxious pink paper) that students have to fill out when they do not turn in assignments. This helps me keep a hard copy record of what the student has not turned in (for parents and administrators) and is kinda embarrassing for the student. They start realizing how not doing assignments affects their grade and they start to take it seriously. I use a document similar to this : http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pink-Slip-for-missing-homework-215981

I naturally changed it around to fit my classroom needs. Go link up so I can read your tips!!

July Currently!

I am linking up with Farley over at Oh Boy Fourth Grade for the July Currently.

So I have a real addiction to the Real Housewives franchise and New Jersey is my favorite. The BF and I are going down to FL for 4 days and I am super stoked to just go and lay on the beach and relax. I have already started on my Unit 1 (Scarlet Letter) for my 11th grade English class. Which reminds me! I don't think I let everyone know that I am teaching 3 on-level 11th grade English classes and 2 US History classes. I am super excited!! So go link up with Farley if you haven't already!!

Monday Meet Me!

I have linked up with The Teaching Tribune for Summer Bloggin' Monday Meet Me edition. This is super cute and fun. Great for the last week of school when my brain is pretty much out of juice and is running on fumes.

 

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June Currently

       Afternoon All! I am linking up with Farley for June Currently. Oh my gosh I am so excited that it is finally June. I am definitely ready for this summer. This year has been interesting to say the least. Let's hope I never have to have emergency surgery again. Check out my Currently below and then link up with Farley to do your own!

Listening: I love Property Brothers...HGTV is hugely addictive.

Loving: That summer break is finally here! I need to recharge my batteries.

Thinking: I don't have a strict lesson for tomorrow's Honors classes. But I am tapped out! I might just show them a youtube video about thesis statements and call it a day.

Wanting: The allergy struggle is real right now. My head is pounding and I can barely breathe out of my nostrils. Mouth breathing, ftl.

Needing: These next 14 days need to go by quickly please!!!

Summer Bucket List:

1. Gotta lose at least 15 pounds this summer. No exceptions. Being I can't be doing this anymore. Time to lose the weight and never find it again!

2. I have about 8 books total for my grad classes and I want to get started on my reading this summer. I have 3 right now and need to order the other 5 ASAP.

So go link up so I can read your posts!!