We have trimesters at school. I think it's kinda weird, but oh well. It is nice to have some change. So, Monday begins a new trimester, and I have a lot of new classes to adjust to. In fact, only one class is staying the same.

My day will begin with Science (ugh) with my most challenging student - the one who makes it a daily habit to yell at me, call me names, and tell me to shut up and shove it (this is when I remind myself of two blissful words: Summer Vacation). This will be with a teacher whom I have yet to meet. Up next will be Art. This should be good but also challenging as it is with a physically handicapped child. Then PE (really? Another trimester of PE? For ME, the one who dreaded PE in junior high and high school!!!) with a different teacher than 1st & 2nd tri PE, but with my same student from 1st & 2nd - sweet kid! Then I'll be doing study hall and then the last lunch period. What's good about this is two-fold: I won't have lunch duty (that cafeteria is *unbelievably* loud!!), and I'll get to eat lunch with my husband! After lunch will be a new math class and then my standby English which I adore.

Art with my physically handicapped student is upstairs, so last week I had to go to "sling training" so I know how to transport the student down the stairs in case of a fire drill when the elevator is inoperable. I don't know why, but I inwardly freak out during any sort of drill. Fortunately I've been able to keep it all inside so far. The worst is the lock down drills. I guess my mind is just too active, my imagination too vivid. I can't help but think about times when lock down procedures are used that are NOT just for practice. Even now if I think too much about it my mind transports me into the worst scenario, and I hate to dwell there, so I'll change the subject.

I can't believe the year is already 2/3 over! The year has gone by quickly. And the days fly by, especially compared to my last job! I love that fact! Drama practice has started, which means more evenings spent at the school. The next couple months are gonna get insane here! I'm doing dinner out with a co-worker friend this week, so I'm looking forward to that!