Observation Journal Entry #18

[aelfie]

Thursday

Short day today. Morning Lesson focused on finishing up state reports. I stayed in at recess with a student to recreate his draft of the 3rd paragraph. Lucky for him, Mrs. R kept his note page so it was quick to recreate. He even got started on the final copy.

Eurythmy class. So fun to watch. They played games, I got to make further observations on my two students. Today was also the last day for the Eurythmy block. The school can't quite afford a full time Eurythmist, so they compromise by having a ten-week Eurythmy block in the Spring. That way the children still receive some exposure, while the school economizes.

I then had the afternoon to myself. Usually there would be an afternoon long Faculty meeting, but tonight is Spring Assembly. All the Grades have prepared something to perform for the parents. The faculty meeting is canceled in order to prepare for that. 

I attended Spring Assembly. The night was straight out of my memories of grade school night assembiles, kids on floor, excited as all get out.  Parent's excited to see their children shine.The littles are just too cute. The middles are a bit awkward and the olders suffer through the night. A good night and lots of good things to see.

The day ends up being a bit bittersweet. It was my last day as part of the Fifth Grade and I find myself EXTREMELY disappointed to not be returning after Easter Break. It is so easy to become attached to a class and want to continue to work with them. I've enjoyed my time and makes me long for a class of my own. (Gack. I sound like I did when I wanted a baby! Maybe it's something similar...knowing there's something that's missing, and wanting it.) But...it's been good. I have learned so much. I am so glad I jumped through all these hoops to get it done! I'm very much looking forward to returning next year!

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