bring the bathroom to me!

sometimes as a teacher, you just have to leave your classroom to use the restroom. today one of my students got flustered because i had to leave and they had to be quiet and sit, and he said, "why do you have to go to the bathroom? why can't they bring it to you?" wouldn't that be nice? i only wish!

 then after school i was able to pull together a quick vocabulary bulletin board. it'll be up until Christmas, then we'll switch it again...i left the background in green because i think it's important to be consistent and keep a routine...ok, actually i may have been too lazy to put up the background paper. ugh. next time.

hopefully we can get more kids to use it.

when i got home, we tried pics again. still not what i was hoping for.

i was able to find a these great little ornament/books...all i need to do now is get some good pictures of my friends that are the right size so that i can make some fun little deal-y-ma-bobs.

 i'm pretty sure i have plans for these...and it will not be my principal and vice principal...i don't think they would see the comedy in that.

tonight we received the news that one of my classmates who had been battling cancer for awhile now passed away today. we had a very small class (59..60-something?) but freda was one of those silly, fun girls. she was a little shy, loved Jesus and she always had a positive demeanor! it is kind of a reminder that as much as we think we are in control our lives, we are not. for this reason, enjoy the small moments!


blessings,
julie