tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post8364603331690412981..comments2024-02-09T13:20:01.103-08:00Comments on bibliophiliac: Sunday Coffee: Back to School Editionbibliophiliachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-4303571335842838222011-08-15T18:14:08.773-07:002011-08-15T18:14:08.773-07:00The first day for students was today. What a fanta...The first day for students was today. What a fantastic first day! After first block I was thinking *I could just do this forever*! Of course, at 2:30 I was completely exhausted. But the kids were great, and as Sam says, a fresh start every year is a gift! Kate, I hope your first day is as good as mine was!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-73028909820500102142011-08-15T06:26:51.056-07:002011-08-15T06:26:51.056-07:00Not ready!!! :)
Here in MA we go back on Septemb...Not ready!!! :)<br /><br />Here in MA we go back on September 1, have a four day weekend, and the kids come back the Tuesday after Labor Day. It's nice having only 1 day of meetings, but of course that means all the set-up is done on our own time. I have to get in there this week and start to get my head in "school mode". :)<br /><br />Hope you had a nice start!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068505185508588407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-50899071132162213592011-08-14T20:12:18.965-07:002011-08-14T20:12:18.965-07:00I teach in the UK and we don't go back until S...I teach in the UK and we don't go back until Sept 5th, although we finished much later than you (about July 22nd). I love the September back to school buzz every year - putting the backing paper up in the classroom, getting my new class list, starting afresh. Teaching is one of the only jobs where you get that lovely clean slate every year.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-24484533564297148452011-08-14T12:16:37.620-07:002011-08-14T12:16:37.620-07:00Isn't it amazing how teachers are so overlooke...Isn't it amazing how teachers are so overlooked for their worth. I like to think of it this way - their value goes beyond the dollars signs for the enduring inspiration on the youth & leaders of tomorrow.<br /><br />More power to teachers like you - who care to make the difference.Aisle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269549353612065870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-42742533942017292062011-08-14T11:09:32.160-07:002011-08-14T11:09:32.160-07:00Teachers went back last week here too since school...Teachers went back last week here too since school starts on Wednesday. I am so glad that I don't have to worry about that anymore.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-69343000501986292182011-08-14T09:05:04.392-07:002011-08-14T09:05:04.392-07:00@Jennifer-congratulations on getting into grad sch...@Jennifer-congratulations on getting into grad school. I know it's getting more and more competitive. I hope you have a great first semester.bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-59539836190569982772011-08-14T09:04:08.093-07:002011-08-14T09:04:08.093-07:00@fatbooks-teaching is a wonderful,ennervating, fru...@fatbooks-teaching is a wonderful,ennervating, frustrating, fulfilling career. I keep coming back year after year despite the low pay, the politics, and all the rest. Why? The kids. However, I do sometimes fantasize about other careers: barrista, private detective, housewife? Famous writer? Those all sound good sometimes!bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-3515495833390862042011-08-14T04:19:04.507-07:002011-08-14T04:19:04.507-07:00I'm starting an MSW program in September and I...I'm starting an MSW program in September and I'm so excited! I graduated in May 2010, and since then all I've wanted to do is go back to school. Of course, I will be another person for whom an advanced degree means nothing salary-wise, but ideally there will be a sense of fulfillment to go with it. Good for that kid, but I can't imagine that being a welder is very satisfying (at least it wouldn't be for me).Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127105939589606854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-236334828969414641.post-63470904866347289592011-08-14T00:14:37.798-07:002011-08-14T00:14:37.798-07:00I've been debating what to do with myself when...I've been debating what to do with myself when I go back to the States and the options usually run: go back to school, teach, become a famous writer, or work in a coffee shop. Sounds like I should consider some other careers...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com