You Look So Young!

Thank God its over!

Orientation was rough! Ms. Yasmine prepped me beforehand on what to tell the parents, how to address them, and how to present myself. She stayed in the room with me in case there was a question I couldn't answer and to help me stay relaxed.

The parents came in and out during the three hours. Some were on their lunch breaks and only had time to fill out the Emergency Card and take the information packets. Others took a seat and listened to what I had to say.

I informed them about school policies such as lunch, uniforms, dismissal, etc. Then I told them about my class rules and expectations. I then opened the floor for questions and they attacked me! It felt like a million questions being asked at once about my education, certification and experience. Many of them seemed to be thrown off by my age. If I had a dollar for each time I heard "You look so young!" I would be rich.

Seriously though...do I look that young?

Dressy clothes, straight posture, perfectly applied make-up...I don't know how else to make myself LOOK older. But it doesn't bother me because years from now I'll look great while my peers look a hot mess lol!

Anyways...the majority of the parents were friendly and courteous. There were a select few that were rude. I even had a few switch their children out of my class and into the other second grade class. I was honestly hurt when I heard three kids were switched out. How could these parents do that? I'm the new teacher so it's not like I have a bad reputation. I realize its private school and they're paying money for a good education, but they could at least give me a chance.

Well I'm determined to have all of my students succeed this year so they will be on the path to greatness and so those selected parents can see what their children missed out on.