Today was the end of our fourth day at our Round 3 Project, Larchmont Elementary.
Yes, our round three project is a complete 180 form round one. We're no longer working together as a team but rather we're each in individual classrooms. We're no longer working outside or with our hands, save for transitioning between the classrooms and picking up small children and four square balls. And we're no longer mindlessly working, in fact it's just the opposite.
We start our days at 0730 (0930 on Wednesdays). We monitor breakfast and morning recess and then at 8:15 we begin working in our first classroom. From there until the end of the day everyone has their own schedule and our only AmeriInteraction is with those who have the same lunch period as us. I am currently working in a 1st grade class for the first 45 minutes, I then move to a 4th-6th grade Special Day Class, and have 2 hours of third grade, followed by 2 hours of fourth grade. We are all mostly helping with language arts, and math classes (although my last 4th grade hour is social studies) doing small group work or one on one tutoring.
All in all, I really enjoy this round. The kids make my day. Form the very moment we arrived we were showered with hugs and enthusiasm. I've already received a dozen Valentine's and drawings and have multiple fan clubs. Additionally, the Teachers at Larchmont are a joy to work with! Shout out to Mrs. Kerswell, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Martin and Mr. Friend! Not to mention our wonderful Principle Mrs. Yates and our site supervisor Mrs. Thiessen.
Yes, at times it can be frustrating trying to get the kids to perform at a proficient level and yes, we have all shared our stories of frustration around the dinner table, but I've got to say, this round is shaping up to be just as amazing as the first.
So far, Larchmont is GET IT!
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