Is it really October 14th already???

Okay so I apologize for being MIA the last two months.  I was able to get into the brand-new building the first week of August and I don't think I have taken a break since.  August was full of unpacking and decorating...and then unpacking more.  I LOVE my new school and my new room.  My theme this year isn't really a theme.  It is just polka-dot and chevron decor, but I love it.

I met my 29 fifth graders on September 3rd.  The first day of school was also the day my dad went into the hospital.  He was really sick for a few weeks.  They ended up amputating his leg.  It was a long 4 weeks and he finally got home the first week of October.  He is doing great and very mobile already.  October so far has been spending 3-4 nights a week visiting/helping him.

I promise to post pics of my new classroom later this week.

I am REALLY excited to be participating in my first-ever SLANT box exchange.  I received my matches today and am already stalking their blogs!  For more information (and to join in next month) check out: http://lessonswithcoffee.blogspot.com/p/the-slant-box.html

Monday Made-it: Organization

Four days at the beach is not enough.  Days at the pool are not bad though, so I shouldn't complain.

Staples sales have started and the piles at my house are growing.  Hopefully the new building will be ready soon and some of these piles in my living room can disappear.  I am slowly getting ready for school next month.  I even met with my new team and did some planning.  I've also been updating some items to match my decor theme this year, which is going to be chevron and polka-dot.

Last summer I made drawer labels.  (See post from last summer about which drawers I bought: http://funinfifth.blogspot.com/2012/08/getting-organized.html)

Last night I made NEW drawer labels. I love the look and love know they are going to match my calendar and teacher-binder.

Here is how they turned out (Sorry the lighting in my house isn't great):

You can download the PDF from google docs here.  If you want the powerpoint file so you can edit it, comment or send me an email.

Monday Made-It

Joining up with Tara for today's Monday Made-it.

I am trying to get organized for next school year...Yes, I know summer JUST started. Since I am moving to a brand-new school I know I will need as much time as possible in August to unpack. I made a printable calendar for my teacher binder. I plan to print it and hole-punch it, then put it at the front of my binder. I wanted something functional and cute.

 

I got the backgrounds from Absolutely Janie and the borders from HoneyDew Design.
The font is Rowdy Spunky from Rowdy in Room 300.

If you would like the file, help yourself!  You can download it from Google Docs.
2013-2014 Calendar

Currently...July!

I think my favorite thing about summer is time.  I have time to visit with family and friends, clean my house, read books, watch TV, and relax.  Basically time to do anything I want!

I spent a great weekend with my sister, brother-in-law, my 15 month old niece.  She is such a cutie and can almost say my name.  I hate traffic around DC and the 2.5 hour trip took me 4 hours, but it was worth it.  It is nice to sit here, watch True Blood, and catch up in the blogging world.  Now...if only I could stop playing candy crush.

Join in this month's currently by heading over to http://ohboy3rdgrade.blogspot.com.

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Testing!

Oh the joys of testing!  Our "testing season" has officially begun and will continue for the next 3 weeks.  I can't decide if I prefer to test all subjects back-to-back or if I like having 4 days in between each test.

I can't complain though.  My kids worked really hard on their first test today and I am sure they did a fabulous job.

I made a new door sign...I was tired of the standard "Do Not Disturb" and "Testing" signs they give us.

Feel free to grab a copy for your classroom!  Just click on the photo above or click here.

Birthday Giveaway!!

Mrs. Wilson over at Confessions of a Teaching Junkie is having an awesome giveaway!


Head over to her site to check it out!!
http://confessionsofateachingjunkie.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-bloggy-birthday-bash.html

Currently...2013

Happy New Year!  My goal this year is to post 2-3 times a month (gotta start somewhere, right?).  I am enjoying my last few days of winter break and am going to finally tackle my growing to-do list.  To start my 2013 blogging, I am joining in Farley's "Currently".

You can join in too by going to Farley's page at Oh' Boy 4th Grade.

Hope you have a healthy and happy 2013!!

~Alissa