1 more week!

It has to be almost spring vacation. I have not been enjoying the last couple of weeks, for a couple of reasons. I am mentally tired, which makes me sluggish. I am concerned about the upcoming math assessment, so am doing what I've never wanted to do - teaching to the test. I guess I need to get off my high horse and face reality; my students need specific and focused instruction on the targeted standards. I will admit, though, that I am concerned about them meeting the standard. I feel as though I can't leave anything to chance, yet I am nervous about how the kids will approach the test. Finally, the behavior of the kids has been just enough off to make things not-so-fun, and I hate the way they are treating my teaching partner. On the positive side, my high school class is making me happy to be a teacher, and I'm excited to be working with a distance-learning student using Moodle and Google Docs. That will be fun. I am participating in the Go Paperless on Earth Day challenge, and am figuring out how I can do that will all the students I work with. Still, I can't help but think I am not doing enough, and my attitude needs a revision. Head down, keep moving - right now that's all I can do.