The party was a success

Conor was suprised! Yes, Conor's suprise birthday party was a success. After convincing Conor that our washing machine had overflowed again ( this really did happen 2 weeks ago) he rushed home from hanging out with Dusty to run into a house of 30 people. I know the washing machine joke was a little mean, but there was no other way to get him home immediately. His reaction when he walked in was hilarious as instead of looking shocked he looked relieved that our machine really didn't overflow. All in all he was happy, had no idea and the party was a blast. We had our "Conor wall of fame," where people could post notes of their favorite memories of Conor etc. Good time good times. Anyone else what a suprise party... i forgot how much i love planning parties:)

check these ones out

I was reading more of my letters. Check these questions out.
"Dear Mrs. Thorpe, I was wondering if you are a shoe shopper?"
"Dear Mrs. Thorpe, I was wondering if you were a reptile fan?" (this has to be one of my favorite:)
"Dear Mrs. Thorpe, Do you like New York Pizza?"

The best part is these are all from the same kid and he wrote "dear mrs. thorpe," for each question. What respect:)

Adventures in teaching

Thanks friends for your great comments. You made me feel so welcome to the blog club. Megs, you really should listen to Sharelle and join, and Bec, thanks for putting me on your blog:)

So I'm almost done my first week of my new teaching job. It's been really great! I team taught tuesday and wednesday with my partner to ease into things and then was on my own today and tomorrow. It's so great to finally be with a certain group of students on a regular basis and build relationship with them. Overall I have a really great class. There are a few that vary in behavior each day but they make me laugh. Seriously, kids say the funniest things. I had my students write me letters so i could get to know them better and they could ask me questions in their letter. Here's some of my favorite: "When did you get your ears pierced?" "Does your wife dirtbike?" (he meant husband) "I love listening to my hip hop 2007 CD" ( i really should borrow it:) There are so many more...good times.

I am also learning how to say the pledge of the legence each morning. The first morning it through me off and i stood there, said the first bit with my hand over my chest and then moved my lips to look like i was talking. I know Horrible for a teacher to do. So this is my goal to learn it my the end of the week

There's alot of pressure in the states with the WASL. I don't know if you have heard of it but it's a standardized test that students take starting in third grade. They have to take it in reading and math, therefore i have to have my students prepared by April. It's a huge deal and they evaluate how each class did...we're already starting to prepare. I hate it though cause i feel like there's so much pressure to teach to the test...teacher's out there what are your thoughts? I don't believe in teaching to a test but that's what they're asking me to do....

Until next time

Happy 6 months to us

My very first blog

Well friends, I gave in. I made a blog. I must say when blogs first came out I wasn't a fan as I thought whatever happened to phone calls? Emails? Letters? However, I have realized that blogs can be fun as I really enjoy reading what's happening in my friends lives so why not share the stories of my life with my friends:) As well, when you end up hanging out with friends who have blogs and they're all talking about their blog stories you feel left out, so here I am conforming and joining the club:)

So i sit here and wonder, what should I write in my very first blog entry? It's my first time so i feel i don't need to be that impressive and maybe in time I can get a blog award:)

This last week has been quite relaxing as the snow has cancelled school. I was supposed to start my new job at Fisher Elementary on Thursday the 11th but now must wait till Tuesday due to the snow and Martin Luther King day. Instead I used my time to prepare my science and math units, as those are the subjects i'm in charge of planning for my job share. I decided that starting teaching with a job share is really a great way to ease into things. So i'm quite excited! I met my students on Jan. 4th as i ended up subbing in the class and they're great. There's definately a few that are a handful, mainly because they come from very unstable homes, but in time things should calm down. When i met the students we had a bit of a "Get to know you," time and of course the first question they asked me was " How old are you?" It was quite funny as one thought i was 32 and when said i looked like i was in high school....kids say the darnest things:)

Another new event in my life is that I have started a hiphop dance class. I am in a non-performing class and figure i need to work on my "funk" before i get onto the stage:) I'm taking it with Katie Schafer, my friend MEgan and Cory. It's been quite fun and hilarious. Heidi Horne (scott horne's wife) is my dance teacher which is quite fun and also it's a Christian dance studio so we only dance to "christian" music. Yes, so that would mean a lot of Mary Mary, Out of Eden and Toby Mac.

We learn a new dance every month and i must say i'm proud of myself as i catch on pretty quick. So i come home and practice, Conor laughs at me, but i know he secretly things it's great:) In fact the four of us, who are taking the class, may enter our church talent show and perform one of our dances. Don't worry i'll let you know when it is as i know you'll all want to come:)

So friends, there's my first entry. Let me know what you think and i'm looking for blogging tips. You girls are good.