Countdown...

We have arrived at the point in expectant mother time, where anytime she calls on the cell phone, your heart skips a beat! "IS THIS IT????" But, no, it's just another check in. She says she's going to stop calling and just text me until THE CALL ! I am so not good at this cool as a cucumber grandmother thing! But, it is my first one...there is time for improvement.

And, oh, yes....school starts tomorrow for us all - students AND teachers! My plans are all laid out for the sub to step in at any moment so I can whisk away to Aubreyland! Of course, getting to Aubreyland might prove to be a little tricky...we only have one car and the magical land of my new granddaughter is an hour away. Hmmmm...needless to say, there is much prayer about a request for a convenient departure time for me.

But, back to school. I am, for the first time in my illustrious teaching career, a homeroom teacher. Seventh graders!! I teach all levels from fourth grade up, so I have had most of these students for several years and don't have to get to know them from scratch. What a neat grade to get 'broken in' with! I am a little concerned about all the extra details of dealing with homeroom, but I'm sure we'll make it through together. I've already apologized to their parents for whatever I'm sure to forget to send home or let them know about at some point during the year! Most all are very kind and understanding.

My youngest students will begin the year with a project on geometric quilting designs. This project is some Origami, some math working with rulers, some art creating unique designs all their own. The outcome is always beautiful and we are going one step further this year and actually making a quilt from student colored patches from each class. Big undertaking that I hope I can get support from parents to help me put together!

My Middle School and High School students will begin the year with review lessons on drawing and the elements of art. My new students are often surprised at having tests in Art of all places. But I want them to know how to draw, but also what goes into a well-designed artwork and how to plan on succeeding in their creativity.

So, here we begin, again. I love this time of new beginnings! I am a tree planter at heart and this year like those past, are a privilege that my Abba allows me, to see His Hand at work in the hearts of those students in whom He helps me sow. Let's get going....