Our class is AWESOME!

This has been a bit of a wacky week at work for me. Between being off work (after I injured my back) for a day and a half, and having three afternoons filled with meetings, I don't think I've ever been out of the classroom as much in one week as I have this week. I really don't like being out of the class that much - it's hard work to plan for a sub, and you really have to juggle your day around to make sure that the things you need to be around for in the classroom happen during the part of the day that you're there for (not to mention the 'teachable moments' that you end up missing). However, sometimes you end up with 'the perfect storm', and you just have to deal with it. No matter if I'm sick or at meetings, I'm always wondering in the back of my mind how the students are doing in my absence. Well, here are some of the comments that the three substitute teachers that have worked in Room 18 to this point in the week (I still have more meetings!) left for me:

"Thank you for the great afternoon! The kids are a really nice group. They all worked hard..."
"It was so great to be back in the school! I would love to come back to your class anytime... a great afternoon!"
"Today was awesome! :) This is a great group of kids - they work very well and are hard working! I had a really good time with them - thanks again!"

You can't imagine, as a teacher, how it lifts your spirits when you come back to work after being away, and the first thing you see on your desk is a wonderful note left by the substitute about your class. It makes it so much easier when you do need to be away from the class - one less thing to worry about! I am so lucky to be teaching this group of students, and I am so proud of them - way to go, Room 18!