Career Projects

I am thankful to have this week off. It has given me an opportunity to get caught up on some things. I have spent time with my family which has been wonderful. We went to the World of Coca Cola and went ice skating in Centennial Park. I have also been able to get caught up on grading projects. I gave my students Career Projects. They had to write a research paper, make a tri-board or power point and present it to the class. It has been hard grading the papers. I gave the students complete instructions on what is expected in the project and I am shocked that probably 10 % actually did everything they were supposed to. Some students did not even turn in a project which is worth two test grades. I am supprised at the writing skills of the students. Some of the students made the tri-board and presented it to class but did not write a paper. I just don't understand the lack of concern they have for their grades. Some of the students do not take the time to do what is needed to do well on their projects. Some of the students do not take pride in their work. I did have a few that went all out and completed a wonderful project but it was only a few. I don't think these kids understand what they are in for. How do you make them understand that in order to make it you have got to work hard! They just don't get it!

One week until next break

I am really ready for this next break. It has been so crazy this last few weeks. I feel so overwhelmed. Tomorrow is my next observation with Dr. Burns. I get so nervous being observed. I don't know why because I am observed everyday by my students and I am sure they have many comments about my teaching abilities. I don't want to hear what they are. I will just pretend that they all think I'm great. Ha! Ha! I really cannot believe how fast this year has gone by. Soon, we will be celebrating New Years. This week is HOSA week and my students are excited. I hope this week is successful. I am trying to let the students run things. It is so hard not to try to control everything. They are doing a good job. I need to step back and let them run with it. I wish all of you a good week.

Trying To Let Go

I have got to quit worrying so much about if I am doing the right things. I lay in bed at night and can't remember what I did, If I completed a certain task, did I say the wrong thing to a student? All of these thoughts go through my mind. I can't wait to have some years under my belt where I don't worry quite as much. I know I am doing the best that I can but, I sometimes feel it is just not enough. There are definitely not enough hours in the day to complete it all. I just need to chill out!

Student In Trouble

I have a student in my class that came up to me this week and told me that she is pregnant. She confided in me that her mother said that she was going to make her have an abortion. She was so upset. Then the next day she said that her mother was going to press charges against her boyfriend and have him arrested for rape. The boy is 18 and the girl is 17. O.K. law enforcement people, can he be charged for this crime if she willingly had sex with him? She says the boy wants to go to college and wants to take care of her and the baby. Her mom has also kicked her out of the house. She is now staying with a friend. She has come me and some of the other teachers for advice. It is so hard with out stepping over the line to give her advice. Another teacher and I took her to the counselors office to help her with some of her issues. I feel so helpless. I know she shouldn't have done this but, I feel so sorry for her because she has no support from her mother. She said that her mother had become pregnant with her when she was 15 by an older man and her parents didn't press charges. She said that is why she doesn't understand why her mother is doing this to her. I told her that she has a lot to think about and a lot of decisions that she is going to have to make. It is going to be hard but, she will make it through this. It is so hard to know what to say. I hope her mother will come around and help her through this. You would think that her mother would be more understanding since she went thought this herself. I guess she is just very angry and does not know how to deal with it.
Tracy

Hectic Week

I went to Jekyll this weekend with HOSA for the Fall Leadership Conference. We had a great time. The kids were well behaved and did not give me any problems. Monday I had to stay home because my daughter was sick. When I came back to school, my students jokingly accused me of skipping school. They were excited about the trip and they were very appreciative. Tuesday my kids started their first day of job shadowing. Again they were so excited. They intern at various sites: Nursing home, animal hospital, dentist office, OBGYN office, pediatrician's office, and the fire station. Between setting up internships, HOSA, teaching, and NTI I am exhausted. I hope to get some rest this coming weekend.
Tracy

Angel Email

O.K. I am going to try this again. I sent a post but some how it got deleted. Anyway, I had a hard week this week. One day during my planning period, I decided to have a pity party with myself. While I crying in my office, I said to myself I got to get back to work so I started checking my e-mails. I saw that an e-mail had just been sent and it was from a student of mine that had graduated last year. She said that this was her first day of college at Griffin Tech and that she decided to send me an e-mail. She told me about her classes and that the professors don't mess around. She said she was just thinking about me and wanted to say thank you for preparing her for college life. I know that the Lord prompted her to e-mail me because I needed it. It came just at the right time. It was to remind me that I am where I am supposed to be. We as teachers definitely have a purpose and I thank the Lord for the reminders that He has given me. We all just need to hang in there and receive the blessings. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Tracy

Overwhelmed

This week has been hard. I feel like I can't get anything accomplished. Every night I dream about school and it is wearing me out. I wish I could get to the point that I can not worry so much about everything. I am trying to balance my life between my job reponsibilities, my house and family, my students, HOSA organization, and going to NTI. I am looking forward to the time when I can look back and say "Awe, that wasn't so bad." I deffinitely don't feel that way now. I'm just overwhelmed but I know that "This too, shall pass."

Fall Break

Well, I have been off a week from school,A and I am definitely rested. I am not looking forward to going back tomorrow. I have a lot waiting on me when I get back. It has been hard to enjoy the week off because all I can think about is all of the things that I need to do and all of the things that I am behind on. It is overwhelming. I know tomorrow will take care of itself and I will get it all done. The Myers-Briggs really hit my personality on the head. I feel like my personality sometimes hinders me as a teacher. I would love to be the opposite of myself. I would get more done and not be such a whine bag. I hope everyone has a good week. It was great to see everyone Saturday. Tracy

The Week From You Know Where

This has been the week from you know where! We had Homecoming week, graduation testing, and the end of our first six weeks. In HOSA we made a float for our homecoming parade and it got destroyed by the storm friday night. I am so tired. I had my evaluation this week which turned out to be a good experience. Jennifer was so encouraging. She is great! On top of everything, my daughter got a virus and was sick all week. I felt so sorry for her. My husband stayed home with her because I didn't have any sick days left. I am so thankful he could do that. She is better. Just in time for our fall break. We get a week off this week." Hallellujah" as Esther says. That is one good thing about this job. I didn't get this much paid time off as a Dental Hygienist or Nurse. I am going to use this week to catch up on grades and clean my house. I am sooo behind on everything.

I Love My Students

Thursday, September 6, 2007

I Love My Students
Hello Everyone,This has been a good week but very busy! We had our Fall Kick Off Party for HOSA and our elections. The kids are real excited this year about HOSA and I have about 21 students going to Fall Conference. Trying to run to run HSTE program and HOSA is hard work but rewarding. The students are very appreciative of my efforts. I had one of my third year students, that I had last year tell me yesterday that the wants to become an R.N. and minor in education. She said she wants to be like me. She called herself Ms. Floyd's Mini-ME. That thrilled my soul!!!! What a reward!!!!!!!!!!! That right there made all of the hard times that I had last year worth every minute of it. I hope everyone has a good week!! Tracy
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Crazy Week

Hi everyone! This has been one crazy week. This is our fourth week of school and this is the first week that I have really felt overwhelmed.
I have really enjoyed teaching so far this year. Because of NTI, things have been so much better! The problem that I am experiencing is that the counselors of my school keep putting students in my class and expect me to catch them up on 4 weeks worth of material. I have already given a project, daily work and a test. Just about everyday I get a new student. Some are moving in from out of state and have not been in school and others just simply want to be in my class. I don't mind but, I do not have the time to go back and reteach everything. I am also trying to get my HOSA members together, paid and ready for Fall Leadership Conference.
Like I said it has been crazy. If it was not for the fact that I love my students, I would think I was crazy for teaching! It seems that my students are better behaved this year. One of my students that I had last year commented that she is proud of me. She said she that she can see a big difference, that I seem more organized. I definitely took it as a compliment.