Where does time go??

I can't believe it is already the end of the month. This is going to be a short post, because it is past my bedtime. But I just wanted to let you know that I am indeed alive. I have been super busy with school and life, and therefore haven't had much time for communicating with you sweet people :) Thanks for reading my blog and wanting updates! Ill post a blog/pictures from my recent trip to Egpyt, as well as an update on my life this weekend!
For now enjoy this picture: a lovely evening at Chili's with some good friends!

First Week of School

Well I survived my first 1st week of school! Isn't that strange. It wasnt my first 1st day of school, just first 1st week. Confusing, huh? Anyways school started last Tuesday, Sept 1 and first day back had its struggles. I have a very active and talkative group, so I am still in the process of figuring out the best methods and management styles to use. I keep reminding myself that they are different kids than my group last year, and as a result need different things from me as a teacher. I've got several cultures in my class this year: Americans and Koreans, one Turk, and one South African. I am looking forward to the joy and challenge of learning more about each one of them. Here are some pictures of my rearranged and newly organized classroom...

Dont my bulletin boards look great?? A very good friend came out to school last week and did them for me! Thanks, Britt!