A Canadian in America...

Fabulous...

Or is it Fabulos...hahaha. Crazy Americans without their U's....
Today was awesome. I mean, I did mostly observation, and some orientation, but I don't think that I've ever felt more welcomed and appreciated anywhere I've EVER (and I mean EVER) worked! The first thing I did this morning was go on a tour with my supervisor, and every teacher in every classroom gave me a warm welcome! Then I sat in with the class that I will be teaching (co-teaching) and it was so much fun. It was hilarious though, I was crouched on the floor with a child, and all of a sudden I felt my shirt raising up my back. I guess a little girl must have seen a glimpse of my tattoo on my back and was curious...at least that's what I assume. It was funny! After spending an hour in there, I went and spent an hour and a half observing three of the other classrooms. I went for lunch, did some orientation, and observed some more! It was a really good day. They even gave me a "smock"...an apron to wear over clothes, and a mug filled with chocolate bars, writing implements and a pad of paper. Sweet! I'll have to be careful though...that place is CRAWLING with food. I've been warned that most staff gains weight after starting there. It's because I think you're encouraged to sit and eat snack with the kids, and then there's always stuff around in the staff room. Like today when I was in there doing orientations, my center director plops down a huge bag of licorice, bag of cookies and granola bars (there was a meeting, and I ~think~ that's what they were for)....plus there's a "snack shack" filled with reasonably priced snacks and pop. Uh Oh!!! I'm doomed:)This is where will power comes into effect!
Anyhow, so tomorrow it's more of the same, and I might get to go to my classroom in the afternoon. I'm looking forward to it!

posted by Jo @ Wednesday, November 09, 2005