FYI--the fourth Diary of a Wimpy Kid book is now available for preorder on Amazon and other sites! It is to be released October 12.
I don't know how many people are still checking in here, especially since I haven't been very good about keeping it up. If anyone is still plugged in and is interested in keeping it up for communication purposes, I will continue to update things. Otherwise, I guess we will officially retire the good old blog.
The last two weeks have been tough ones in that I have moved completely out of Jones and into the next phase of my career (although what exactly that is seems to be changing day to day). When I turned in my keys it still didn't seem real. Just think, the next time you walk past room 108, it will probably be unlocked! Imagine that!! Up until this summer, I had worked in four different schools, but none of them except Jones really felt like home. I am a different teacher/person because of my time there. Have no doubt that there have been moments of second guessing (and third, fourth, fifth, . . .) my choice to leave, but I feel confident that things do happen for a reason. There is always a greater plan, and I know HE is the one with the playbook directing things. There are great things in store for us all, just not maybe what we were planning on or expecting.
My struggle right now is how to stay a part of this group without making things more difficult for the students and their new teacher(s). My intent is not to step on toes and be a distraction, but I can't imagine totally cutting myself out of the picture either. I am sure there is a balance somewhere in all of this. BUT, I will not be an excuse for this group to be anything less than the amazing family they have become! It does not matter what classroom they find themselves in next Friday--they know what to do and how to do it. Just because someone else is standing in front of the room doesn't mean MY expectations for them are any less! I hope that still means something.
I don't use the "L" word very often, and Mrs. Ward would give me such a hard time if she ever knew I said this, but I have truly loved working with all of you and your children. They made me a better teacher. So, if this is the last posting for the blog, I want it to be said that I am very grateful for my Looper family, and I thank you for your unwavering dedication, support, and acceptance! Please continue to take care of each other! God bless~
