Day 28

Yesterday was only a half day for me (at school). I had a medical appointment in the afternoon and had to have a sub for half a day. My sub was one of those on the preferred list and she is super. Most of my students know her and she fit in very well. I returned to school about 45 minutes before class was done and took one of my students out for his IOWA testing. One more test and he will be done. When I arrived the sub wanted to know if I was back to take over the class. I said no. She was still in charge until class was over. That way I could watch my students and see how they did with someone else. It was not a true test because I was in the back and they would come up to me. She also let a few things go that I would not let go so I would get involved in a quiet way, not usurping her authority.

I really can not think of anything unusual that happened yesterday. Things went as planned. I did get an email letting me know I was on the district's bad list because I had not completed my mandatory risk management orientation. I tried to call them to get a password and log in and received a recording. I emailed them back and hopefully I will get my password today. I also received my first paycheck and was surprised that I did not get what I thought I should received. I have been working for six weeks and thought I would get six weeks of pay. I was misinformed. Pay periods are from the 20th of one month to the 20th of the next month, paid on the 1st. So much for false expectations.

One thing from yesterday, I did not get my nomination in for student of the month so none of my students will be recognized during for September. This is one are where I think a little flexibility would have been nice, especially for a new teacher. A reminder over the intercom would have been nice.

I went to my Scout meeting last night and did my duty to Scouting. It actually went very well.