Friday, September 7, 2012

The Split Grade Escapade: First Week Woes {Onto a New School}


Hi teaching and blogging friends,

Wow! First week back and I have had some tough news. Due to declining enrollment, I have lost my classroom at my current school. I was all set up and ready to teach as you know, but now everything is packed and ready to be moved to my new school.

No phone call yet. I am waiting to hear where I will be placed. I have no idea of the grade or school. It is a little stressful.

I have 8 years of seniority in the district, so it was pretty shocking to lose my spot at my school.

Staying hopeful, I am sending out good feelings that something wonderful will come from this upset. I will miss my community there.

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  1. Hope you get some good news soon!

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  2. I am so sorry to hear this Lesley! I think I may have told you that this happened recently at the school I work at/my youngest attends. It's so sad and frustrating to have a team member taken away like this :(

    I hope everything works out! ((hugs))

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  3. Sorry to hear this Lesley, I hope you get some good news soon.

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  4. Oh Lesley, I'm so sorry! I know you'll hear something soon though! I'll be thinking of you.
    Lynn

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  5. Oh Lesley that must be devastating! I just can't imagine that happening!?
    I've never heard of such a thing.
    I can imagine the hurt and helplessness you would be feeling though. Big hugs to you and I hope everything works out okay.

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  6. So sorry to hear this news, Lesley, particularly after you put so much preparation into your classroom. Praying that you'll get a new position soon!

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  7. Wow! That would be a shock. Here you are all prepared and they throw this at you. That sucks! I hope you end up at a school with a bigger classroom, fewer kids, and have the time of your life!

    Hugs,

    Terry

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  8. Wow! That would be a shock. Here you are all prepared and they throw this at you. That sucks! I hope you end up at a school with a bigger classroom, fewer kids, and have the time of your life!

    Hugs,

    Terry

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  9. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way Lesley, hang in there.

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  10. So sorry to hear!!! One of the down sides of teaching. Trusting your new location will be a good one :)

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  11. Oh, Lesley, I'm so sorry to hear about this. How discouraging, and what a surprise it must've been for you, too.

    Keep your spirits up, and remember that when a door closes somewhere, a window is opened somewhere else!

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  12. Oh Lesley...I'm so sorry. your classroom was beautiful and your new classroom will be beautiful as well. Hope you get some good news soon. Thinking of you!

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  13. So sorry to hear this Lesley. You know I just have a feeling that something really wonderful is going to come from this. Life has a funny way of working its self out when we least expect it! Sending positive vibes your way xo

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  14. I'm so proud of you for staying hopeful in the face of such grief, for that's what you are feeling and rightly so. Your blogging community will be sending positive energy out into the universe on your behalf. In other words, we'll pray for you, hon. You know these things ALWAYS have a way of working out. Bless you! Hugs!

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  15. whoa, so sorry to hear this Lesley!! I know it's got to be frustrating for you, especially after getting the room all decorated and ready to go. Hopefully you'll get placed in a great school and will love it there!!

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  16. Oh no!!! And you had such a pretty setup too. I'm sure something better is coming...keep the faith. Hugs!!!

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  17. As a teacher myself, I find this to be a travesty. I'm so sorry that it happened to you. God does have a plan though, and you can trust Him.

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  18. OMGoodness! I'm so sorry! God does have a plan, and I've learned from experience, it's not always what we might want:( I believe it will work out for the best in the end:)

    Until it sorts out, you have crafting and your friends! :)

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  19. Sending best wishes for some better news, thinking of you at this frustrating time. Hugs Sue xx

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  20. (((HUGS))) Lesley! Hope you get the call soon!

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  21. Oh you poor dear! I am a retired first grade teacher. I know what it takes to set up for the first day and then to be told to move. I would have been sick. They have no idea what they do to you when they do that kind of stuff to you. My heart goes out to you. What State are you in? I hope you spend the weekend crafting and say the heck to the district. When you move and get in your classroom breath, try to stay clam, and don't rush. It is better for your health.
    Sending Hugs,
    Linda

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  22. Lesley - I'm so very sorry to learn the news. I know the volume of work preparing the room and teaching plans and materials. As a creative person, I'd encourage you to look at this "opportunity" as a creative challenge. I found that often helps me when dealing with devastating change.

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  23. Sorry for your loss of classroom. My Sister & Daughter are both teachers here in San Diego, so We know the stress of cut backs oh too well. Good luck in your new school !!

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  24. This is so sad. I think the declining enrollment is happening everywhere. I know you will do a great job no matter where you are.

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  25. I also teach at a middle school. Our enrollment is up but they do not have the budget money to hire additional teachers. I teach 6 classes with 165 students. Hope you have good news soon.

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  26. Lesley, sorry to hear about the sad news and you did such an amazing job at getting everything prepared. Hope that you hear some good news very soon. Thinking of you with best thoughts!!

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Lesley :)