katybee
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Post by katybee on Oct 28, 2020 1:21:10 GMT
I just found out that, due to low enrollment numbers, that I am being moved from teaching kindergarten to 3rd grade. I have taught kindergarten for 18 years. I have no idea how to do this. I LOVE teaching kindergarten. I am so sad. I seriously don’t have any freaking clue where to begin. Also—my brother (the one with cancer) is not doing well. We knew his cancer was spreading, but they took him off chemo to do some radiation. Now, due to some new pains/symptoms, We think it is spreading. He has a bone scan next week. I am trying to prepare myself for the worst. My stress levels are through the roof.  I don’t know how to stay positive. |
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Post by annaintx on Oct 28, 2020 1:22:18 GMT
I didn't want to read and run.
I am so sorry you have so much going on. Many hugs to you.
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Post by dewryce on Oct 28, 2020 1:25:34 GMT
Oh honey, I’m so sorry. That’s..a lot. I hope you like 3rd grade more than you’re expecting, maybe you can switch at the semester or next year? And I will keep your brother and your family in my thoughts. (((hugs)))
You don’t have to stay positive right now. A good 15 minute cry might be cathartic.
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Post by mnmloveli on Oct 28, 2020 1:25:36 GMT
So sad for you ☹️ Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Post by MichyM on Oct 28, 2020 1:26:51 GMT
Oh my, I’m so sorry. I wish I could just scoop you up into a big, squishy hug right now... <3
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Post by jubejubes on Oct 28, 2020 1:28:48 GMT
I just found out that, due to low enrollment numbers, that I am being moved from teaching kindergarten to 3rd grade. I have taught kindergarten for 18 years. I have no idea how to do this. I LOVE teaching kindergarten. I am so sad. I seriously don’t have any freaking clue where to begin. Also—my brother (the one with cancer) is not doing well. We knew his cancer was spreading, but they took him off chemo to do some radiation. Now, due to some new pains/symptoms, We think it is spreading. He has a bone scan next week. I am trying to prepare myself for the worst. My stress levels are through the roof. I don’t know how to stay positive. I am so sorry for the stress that you are having. I can't imagine having to change teaching grades so quickly. ( ( ( hugs) ) ) I hope that the bone scan will have favourable results. |
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Post by mellyw on Oct 28, 2020 1:29:13 GMT
I am so sorry. I’ve followed your posts about your brother, and so hope the radiation helps.
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Post by J u l e e on Oct 28, 2020 1:35:12 GMT
I am so sorry to hear that! When do you have to start your third grade classroom?
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Oct 28, 2020 1:36:01 GMT
Hugs. I'm so sorry.
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Post by jayfab on Oct 28, 2020 1:36:59 GMT
I'm so sorry - hugs.
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Post by bc2ca on Oct 28, 2020 1:37:01 GMT
I'm so sorry you are facing situations that are out of your control in both your professional and personal lives .  Is there a chance you might have a few of your former K kids in a third grade class? |
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Post by peasquared on Oct 28, 2020 1:38:26 GMT
Wow, that is a lot to take in, I'm so sorry!
I hope 3rd grade goes well for you. Lots of prayers being said for your brother!
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Post by epeanymous on Oct 28, 2020 1:41:01 GMT
I am so sorry. That is just awful.
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Post by Skellinton on Oct 28, 2020 1:47:09 GMT
I am so sorry. That just flat out sucks. I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts.
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Post by hop2 on Oct 28, 2020 1:50:18 GMT
Hugs
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kate
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Post by kate on Oct 28, 2020 1:51:35 GMT
I'm so sorry! K has a special place in my heart, too. I hope it goes more smoothly than you expect. Also bc2ca has a great point - I bet some of your former K students (and their families!) will be happy to see you again. Prayers for your brother. That's a lot on your emotional plate. |
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Post by Lexica on Oct 28, 2020 1:51:41 GMT
I would be upset if I had to do a total switch to what I had been doing for the last 18 years. And kindergartners are so cute and fun! I don't remember how they are in the 3rd grade. Are they becoming snotty and bossy? Hopefully you will end up with a great class of students that you taught a couple of years ago and end up finding the transition challenging and fun.
I will keep your brother in my thoughts. Please let us know what you find out when you can. We all care.
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Post by Merge on Oct 28, 2020 1:58:11 GMT
Hon, I am so sorry. I hope, most importantly, that your brother has amazing doctors and treatments and is able to beat this.
I've known several teachers who got moved to a new grade level against their will, and in almost all cases, they ended up loving it. I know finding that well of positivity is so hard right now - obv I struggle with it a great deal, so please don't think I'm dismissing your concerns - but I know you will do an amazing job. You know what to do. You know how to teach. Speaking as someone who teaches all the grade levels, I think you'll love how independent third graders can be. You won't have to spend nearly as much time chunking directions. Most of the kids are literate and you can spend more time delving into comprehension, and think how amazing you'll be with the struggling readers, considering all the early literacy experience you have. You'll be a huge gift to them.
You've got this, girl. Deep breath.
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Post by femalebusiness on Oct 28, 2020 2:02:15 GMT
You may end up loving third graders. They will be the lucky ones to have you for a teacher. Sending good thoughts for your brother...and hugs.
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Post by oaksong on Oct 28, 2020 2:05:56 GMT
So sorry for all you’re going through. Here’s hoping for the best outcomes!
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Post by SallyPA on Oct 28, 2020 2:09:18 GMT
I’m sorry! How frustrating to be moved out like that of your comfort zone in teaching. Do you get to finish the current year and then switch?
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Post by librarylady on Oct 28, 2020 2:11:16 GMT
Sending a prayer for your brother and some for you!
Regarding the teaching assignment....My sister had a jerk for a principal trying to do a similar thing to her (and the entire faculty--he thought it would be clever to make everyone move grade level). She was saved because (long story) her certification was for kinder or for High School--no in between. So he was forced to leave her in kinder.
She had a home economics degree.....She was certified in early childhood or the upper grades.
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Post by purplebee on Oct 28, 2020 2:13:11 GMT
So sorry to hear this. Sending positive vibes for your brother and that you enjoy your third graders. Hugs...
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Oct 28, 2020 2:15:21 GMT
Hugs to you! I'm sorry you've got so much to deal with right now. I will be wishing the best for you with the move to teaching 3rd grade and also for your brother. That's a lot to take in at once. And I agree with dewryce, maybe a good cry could be cathartic. Sometimes that just sort of clears the air and allows the emotions to be "spent" so you can get a fresh perspective. |
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Post by artsyk on Oct 28, 2020 2:23:20 GMT
I am so sorry.
I think you will do great, you got this!
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Post by freecharlie on Oct 28, 2020 2:30:17 GMT
That sounds very overwhelming. Having to switch grade levels is hard enough, having to switch in the middle of the year is double hard, having to do it during this pandemic and uncertainty...wow.
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I know the feeling.
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 28, 2020 2:30:18 GMT
Theres a big difference in curriculum for kids. They go from learning to read to reading to learn around that age, but they are so much more independent but still love their teachers. Good luck. You can do it! When are they moving you? Hopefully you'll have some time to adjust and get some plans under your belt. I moved 3rd to 4th grade over a weekend one year and cried because I thought the kids would be too old and not what I wanted. I learned that I actually preferred 5/6th graders to the younger kids after that forced move.
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 28, 2020 2:30:21 GMT
You can and will. You can do it, no matter what. You can adapt and will. You are a Kindergarten teacher. They can do anything. If you are a Kindergarten teacher you will prevail. Hugs to you. I wish you all the strength and courage and tears to persevere.
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Post by seaexplore on Oct 28, 2020 2:58:44 GMT
Big love! As a teacher I can’t even imagine!
How long do you have before you begin 3rd grade? Is there a good team at 3rd that will help you out?
You can do this. It won’t be easy but, as others have said, maybe you’ll have some of your past kids?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 3:02:17 GMT
I'm sorry. That is a lot deal with. Hope your brother's scan turns up nothing serious. |
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I don’t know how to stay positive. 
