First day of school = COMPLETE. I think this is going to be really awesome.
This morning I walked into the school, was introduced to my co-teacher and the Principal, and then taken directly into what looked like a recording studio of some sort. On the way in, my COT (Cindy I’m copying you on the abbreviation. Much easier) said “Could you introduce yourself to the school?” I obliged, not knowing what was actually going on, and then they sat me down in front of a video camera, said something in Korean, looked at me and said “ok go.” I know that teaching requires a lot of improvisation, but WOW. So the whole school got a live feed of me awkwardly introducing myself and waving hello. Awwwwesome. Luckily nobody actually speaks english so i just looked like a babbling blonde smiley girl. (And that’s different from America, how??)
This city is really small, and the last English teacher was actually Asian-Canadian, so I think she blended in a little better. Therefore I am like celebrity status, and these kids are SOOO cute about it. Today I taught (well, observed) a 6th, 3rd, and two 4th grade classes. Then lunch, prep time, and a day care class. Basically I’ll teach all the 3rd-6th grade classes once a week, the day care class every day, plus an advanced class and a class for teachers. 22 classes total. Don’t worry if you’re confused. I still am.
This is right outside my apartment complex last night. Isn’t it pretty? It’s like a whole different type of prettiness here. I’m glad I came in the start of winter, because everything is still new and exciting so it’s easier to forget the cold. If I had been here a long time it would just be a regular old cold and depressing winter.
the story about you being videotaped for the school had me RORFLing ( you know… rolling on the floor laughing… errrr)
shoot that was supposed to be ROFLing not ROrFling….
I love reading your updates! I’m so happy you love it. Sounds very adventurous and exciting! All’s well here at home. Football is over. The piano recital was great! Now we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Love you, MOMMY