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A New Year


Happy New Year!  A couple weeks ago I was scrolling through Facebook on my phone (I still haven't bought a computeršŸ¤£) and this message popped up...


I literally laughed outloud because all too often I've been able to relate.  January has always been that month that feels like it's never going to end.  Looking back I can recall several days being stuck indoors in the middle of winter, with four little ones, trying to keep them busy and reminding myself that one day I'm going to miss all of this.  Some days, definitely more than others seemed endless.

This year I was grateful to start back to work almost immediately following the Christmas break.  As a supply teacher it's not always predictable but I couldn't have been happier when I was called in to work on the first Monday back.  And even better, it was at the school where I usually spend most of my days.  Just being able to catch up with the staff and students most certainly lightened my mood and gave me a renewed sense of excitement for the new year ahead.  What's funny is that I began my teaching career at the turn of the last decade feeling tired (somedays I worked over 12 hours), anxious and somewhat unsure of my career choice.  Here I am 10 years later (still exhausted  ha!), but I'm also feeling confident, excited and hopeful about where I am in my profession and where I'm heading.

When I came to the school I'm at right now for the first time last fall, little did I know that I would end up where I am today...working almost every day with an incredible staff, teaching students who have grown to trust me and the best part - being able to coach some of the athletic teams.

To sum it all up, January seems to be moving along just fine...although the weather has been horrible.  Hopefully February brings a little more snow and a lot less rain.  I find it hard to truly enjoy winter without the white stuff.  Also, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that our teacher's union along with the Ontario government can hopefully reach some kind of an agreement - in the near future would be nice.  Now more than ever, it's putting a real damper on things and everyone is starting to feel the effects.  Maybe we'll see some progress by the end of this week.  I think a fair agreement would give us all a new and positive outlook for the year ahead.  

Anyhow, before jumping into what what's new and happening these are some of the highlights from our Holidays.  Most of these photos I didn't have the opportunity to share over the Christmas break.  Some of them go back to the beginning of December when we surprised the kids with a trip to Great Wolf Lodge!  That's how we kick started the Holiday season!























Enjoy the rest of your week!

Katie
xo

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