Saturday, June 19, 2010

Summer Begins...

Welcome Summer! My first year has just come to an end and I enjoyed every minute of it. The year was filled with ups and downs and everything in between. I was blessed to have been offered a job at a wonderful school, surrounded by a great staff, AMAZING teammates and a supportive community. The past year was a huge learning experience for me and I am looking forward to a new year with a new group of kids. This year has just ended and I have already moved on to thinking about next year. I have my new room assignment in a new grade (fifth) and I am ready to begin planning for next year. While I will miss my third grade team, I am excited to see what fifth grade will bring. I thought I would start off my preparations for next year by creating this blog that I can use to communicate to my students, their families and other educators. I look forward to posting updates throughout the summer, as I prepare for the 2010-2011 school year!
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3 comments:

  1. Ryan ThomasJune 21, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    When do you start shopping for new classroom stuff? And where are the best places to go?

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  2. Mr. CataniaJune 21, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Shopping for new classroom stuff is an ongoing task that happens throughout the year. That is why my mind is always flowing with ideas. When I am at a store (Target, Dollar Tree, Big Lots, etc), something might catch my eye and cause me to think of a ton of new ideas to do with the new supply/decoration/ or bulletin board header. I usually buy the item, even if I don't have a place for it (hence the reason why my closet at school is full of brand new materials) and hold on to it until it can be used. I think it is a good way to buy because I spend a little at a time and collect things slowly as I go through the year. I like having a ton of options and finding those deals throughout the year is a great way to do that!

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  3. Ms.ShielsJune 23, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    This is such a great idea!! (I am stealing it) ;) I was looking at your ideas for next year and the classroom you did for the 3rd grade and I love all of it. The kids are very lucky to have you as their teacher! :) Keep us posted with your new ideas!! Can't wait to read them. :)

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