Ch, ch, change!

My class sizes have been reduced slightly (largest class is now about 29-30 students). Technology is up and running in my room as of today (sweet)! An Instructional Leader will be in my room at least 2 times a week to co-teach a class. And yet, I still feel like I'm not prepared! Lots of changes have been thrown at me this year. New administration, my oldest started high school, my youngest started daycare, I've started an evening class, and I still haven't figured out a system to keep on top of all the paperwork. It'll get there, slowly but surely.

Beginning of School 10-11

Well, the past three days have had more ups than downs. Here's a breakdown:

Pros:
*new administration that says what they mean and mean what they say
*concrete rules, expectations, and procedures in place from day 1
*students shared what they think 'good' teachers and 'good' students do
*reputation as one who can 'quiet a class down' (THAT'S SO AWESOME!!)
*compliment from a department chair on how well-run my classroom is

Cons:
*very large classes (34 kids!! no aide)
*disrespectful students (already made 3 phone calls home)
*technology not working properly in my room
*feeling unprepared

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I know that some of the cons will work itself out as our numbers settle. Still, I can't wait for this three day weekend, glory hallelujah!!