So Busy...

And I'm supposed to be thinking about incorporating even more? Right now I am thinking throughout class how we could do things through Inspiration and our data projector... when we have it. Because we have such limited access (right now my kids don't even have their passwords or computer access) I'm struggling with not just how to add technology just to add it, but how to revolutionize my teaching by it. There is just so much content to learn... and if Power Point doesn't count for my guided notes, then I don't know what I'm supposed to do. It's in the back of my mind, but definitely not a priority at this point. Is that bad?....

I did it

My first first day of school. It's over, and.... I'm completely exhausted. But I am so glad it's over. I will never have to have a first first day ever again. And thats a good thing. Things went well- there were no fights, no screaming, and no one went to the safe seat (although they probably should have- I'll get them tomorrow).
It was a lot of logistics, and my first couple of classes didn't seem to into things, but it made me realize some things on my own.
Firstly, I could not get over the outpouring of support. My mentor who made me breakfast and wrote me a note, to my boyfriend who sent me a text message at 6am, to my roommate who had cookies waiting when I got home, to my fellow Fellows (thanks Mr. Hysong) who called to see how the first day went, to all the teachers who checked in on me frequently throughout the day to make sure I was surviving. I appreciated it all so much, and want to do something to help let them know that, but what? Any suggestions?
But I am exhausted. Trying to be excited about procedures and info sheets for 7 hours will wear you out, lol. And there is just so much to do, and so much to keep track of. It's daunting if you let it get to you... And we have to do it all over again tomorrow! Well, then I better be getting to bed soon.