Friday, August 1, 2014

No. No. No. I Don't Want It To Be August (Currently)

July. August. July. August.

Yep. There's definitely a difference. July sounds like summer. And August sounds like back-to-school. I'm pretty sure that August is still a summer month. But as soon as the calendar flips over to August, my whole world changes... and something in the back of my brain begins chanting, "You've got to get ready!" And then I hear someone whining: But August is still summer! Oh. That someone might be me!


I know that lots of my BlogFriends have already gone back to school--in July! (Sorry... I think that starting school in July borders on inhumane!). And for many, maybe even most teachers, school begins in August.  In my thirty years at my school, we have always gone back to school the day after Labor Day... also known as the first week of September. Next year I will join the majority when we report back in mid-August. But as of today, there are still a few more weeks of "summer" on my calendar. Sigh. I can't help it: My brain keeps telling me to go and buy some more crayons.

Not that it matters what month is on the calendar. I am still organizing the garage! And I am trying to consolidate my curriculum so that it is more "accessible." For the first time in almost twenty years, I will have some fifth graders in my room. It is going to require some adjustment: I have to brush up on my U.S. History curriculum! There is not a lot of overlap between Ancient Civilizations (sixth grade) and U.S. History to 1860 (fifth grade), so I'm going to have to get creative. Here's a little secret: I'm actually looking forward to the challenge!

I wish I could get into my classroom. My room is in the last row of rooms to be cleaned. It will still be another week before I can get in. That only leaves two weeks to get ready. Thankfully, I sorted and cleaned most of my drawers and cupboards in June. Ahhhhh. June. Now that's a month that sounds like summer!

Tomorrow I will be a participating in a Southern California blog hop. A group of "SoCal" bloggers have put together a collection of freebies... and a chance to win some "spending money" on TpT! I hope you'll come back and visit again!


And don't forget to link up with your "Currently" thoughts. I think I meet another BlogFriend almost every time I link up with Farley. I know that's one of her goals... It's like a cross-country blogger meet up--and you don't even have to chose an outfit! Just click the graphic below to be a part of the fun!

http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com/2014/08/august-currently.html

And don't forget to leave a little extra love for the bloggers before and after you. It's back-to-school time--or close to it. A little extra love can go a long way!



11 comments :

  1. I am anxious to get into my classroom as well! I hope you are able to keep up with the paperwork. I always fall behind in that.
    Kate
    Fun in ECSE

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  2. I am so jealous!!! We started pre planning today and our kiddos come Wednesday. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer!

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  3. Do you have any tips/tricks for the paperwork struggle? I am a neat freak and I am literally dreading the paperwork. I am trying to keep as much as possible on flash drives/hard drives/etc. But I am definitely finding that seeing things in hard copy is so much easier. Being that, like you, I can't get into my new room and file things away for a few more weeks, I am losing my mind a little....annnnnnd the year hasn't even begun! :)

    Enjoy #AugustIsStillSummer ;)

    ~Nadya
    New Adventures in Elementary

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  4. I hope to be able to sneak in mid August although I did manage to buy a few things for school today. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

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  5. I haven't really even THOUGHT about school this summer....not like last year when I had no idea where and when I was going to fall lol I think I rebelled and did nothing this summer just because I COULD! I have at least 3 whole weeks left before I *have* to show up to school and I am bound and determined to spend most of them not thinking about school stuff....because as you mention, August is a summer month ;)

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  6. love ya girl... cannot wait to see what your socal link party is going to be like.... thanks so much for always linking up and spreading good cheer

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  7. I laughed when I read your "thinking I will keep up with paperwork"; I ALWAYS have the best intentions but somehow those papers start to pile up! Yikes. . .
    I'm a new So Cal blogger & can't wait to see tomorrow's Blog Hop!! I need to learn all that I can & would love to link up & meet up with other So Cal bloggers!!

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  8. We are on the same schedule! I can't wait to get into my classroom as well. Enjoy your last few summer weeks!!

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  9. Ha Ha! August 1st always hits like doomsday!
    I wish you all the best this school year! Good luck!

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  10. I feel the same way about August. It all just goes so fast!

    Hodgesgal
    Hodges Herald

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  11. I'm going to sound like a total newb, but how do I find the blank editable template for the august currently?

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