Back to School...Here...We...Go!

I'll admit it. I haven't wanted to think about work. I've been fully enjoying my time off. But I had to go in for a meeting, and...well...you know that crazy anticipation-slash-excitement feeling you (hopefully) get at the beginning of each new school year? Well, I have it times a thousand! Who wouldn't be excited, seeing this:

And this:

Okay, so it's not as impressive through the lens of my phone camera,  but still! This picture represents all the potential of a new school year in a brand-spankin'-new school. As in, so new it's not quite done yet (notice the missing ceiling tile?).

I was so excited that I went home and mapped out my units for the entire year with standards:

I do have to say that my district did most of the work for me. They have given us maps for reading, writing and math standards. For reading and writing, I went through and created units to fit each of the topics and standards.

As I set up my classroom, I will be sharing pictures and tips for organizing. Stay tuned!