For my last post of 2013, I thought I'd link up with Miss Kindergarten for her 13 in 13 linky party to share the top 13 moments from my past year.
I know, I know...it's been FOREVER since my last post. Does anyone else feel like Christmas/December/Thanksgiving/everything came and went so fast this year? I still feel like I'm recuperating from the Holiday craziness! For my last post of 2013, I thought I'd link up with Miss Kindergarten for her 13 in 13 linky party to share the top 13 moments from my past year. 2013 started off with my husband and I closing on our first home together. I am still so thankful to our fantastic family and friends who donated their Saturday to helping us move into our new home. This was my final year to coach the kids' team in the faculty vs. student basketball game. My sweet kids really got into me being their "coach," even though I know absolutely nothing about basketball, and gave a jersey with my name on the back. My family and I, along with a kiddo of mine, "ran" in The Color Run this past spring. It was so much fun spending the day in the rain together. Last year, I did the paperwork to have my Drama Club kids become part of the International Junior Thespian Society. It was the first year we had officers in Drama Club as well, and the first year that all of the eighth graders were not only involved for three years in a row, but were also my students. I was so proud watching them run the induction ceremony. They were the reason the program got to where it is today. After giving them their medals, we had a group hug/huddle, where we all cried knowing that they were going off to high school and I was moving on to another building to teach elementary school. Those kids will forever hold a special place in my heart. My last day in middle school was a difficult one. I couldn't bear to say goodbye to my students. During the last hour of the day, one of my kids brought in a piano and played a song for me. We all sat there, crying and hugging and smiling together, knowing that this was the very last moment I would be in "my" classroom. Looking back, it really was the perfect exit for me. I helped bring music and creativity into that building, and I left with my students feeling comfortable enough to be creative in their goodbye to me. In June one of my best friends and I had the journey of our life when we went to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. It wouldn't have been the same attending Space Camp without her, and it was by far the best way to kick off my summer! I have Space Camp on here twice because it was the best professional development experience I've ever had! I met teachers from all around the United States and world. I built relationships with teachers who were just as passionate about their students as I am. It was truly an experience like no other that I hope all teachers can experience during their careers. Beginning my first year as a fifth grade teacher was so exciting and terrifying all at once! I snapped this picture right before my Meet the Teacher night in August. I was so nervous that I could barely keep food down all day. The anticipation of meeting my class was so thrilling and nerve-wracking! I This summer and fall we were had so many fantastic weekends with our best friends. I don't think a weekend passed where we didn't spend a night eating sushi, playing games, or having a dance party with our favorite people. I'm already looking forward to next summer! In November, two of our best friends tied the knot and my husband and I were lucky enough to be in their bridal party! The day of their wedding was so much fun, and spending the day with them as they shared their vows was incredible. Speaking of incredible, my husband won me and my friend Amanda free tickets to see Justin Timberlake this November. I was able to relive my teenage boy-band crazed antics all over again as Mr. Suit and Tie performed. As for moment thirteen, well, I just couldn't decide on one. This year for me has been all about reflection. I've watched my former students come in and share their leadership with my current fifth graders. I've rediscovered my passion for teaching other subjects besides science and my ambition to reach all students. I've realized again how lucky I am to share a home with my wonderful, supportive husband and dog and to have fantastic friends and family nearby to laugh with. 2013 has certainly been very good to me, and I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store! :)
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