Horoscope and Classroom Prep

Every now and then I like to check out my horoscope. I don't put much (if any) stock in these things, but I find it amusing to see. Well for the week of June 30, this is what my horoscope said:
There's too much happening for you to get a handle on any of it. In fact, you have the wide-eyed wonder of a kid at the start of the week. It can be fun to see life as a jumble of images, a colorful phantasmagoria, but it's in your nature to try to make sense of it all. On Wednesday, you're inspired to make your mark on the world and may enlist some friends in a group project. Thursday is a great day, but Friday and Saturday a glitch in your finances has you in a grumpy mood. Put yourself first this weekend. Maybe spend Sunday between the pages of a book.


Let me tell you how oddly accurate I find these predictions. This week is my very first work week as a 5th grade teacher!!! :] So the fact that the beginning of this week will have to much to handle right away, is a very true statement. Then there is Wednesday. On Wednesday, we will have all day in our classrooms to get things set up before Meet the Teacher night! I have in fact, enlisted a friend to come help me decorate. O_O CRAZY!!!

Finances are a constant source of frustration as I will not get paid until the end of July. Then the fact that I might spend this weekend reading... very characteristic of me. lol Just thought I'd share!! 

My Classroom theme is "All-Star 5th Graders"
And those who are speed racers with their
work will promptly receive on of these! 

My plan is to use these folders to put all the handouts
for each group/each day. This way I will not have to
pass out papers with each subject! 

This is my "I Can... Board" to write the
student objectives each day. 

This explains the important of reading 20 minutes
each night. I think this will go in the welcome packet. 

And because I love my teacher clothing,
here is what I wore to the new teacher luncheon!

I love my new school so far. I can't wait for tomorrow to see what this new adventure brings!!! Wish this 5th grade teacher some luck!!