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TWS update: 52 pages complete.
Rockstar Status... I do believe so.

So much for the weekly updates. Right now I am on "transition week," meaning no school for an entire week. Therefore, I have come back to the 'burbs for a little rest and relaxation (and of course some pampering from the rents) I have gotten complaints that my blog wasn't promptly updated on Thursday, which was my last day of teaching. For all of you that have been eagerly waiting... here you go.

Last week was my last week at my first placement. I was suppose to use that time to explore other classrooms in the school. I spent some time in third grade, second grade, and Title 1. For most of the week, I was kicked out of my classroom so the kids and my Cooperating Teacher could pull together their little plan. As the week started to unfold,  I began to realize that Thursday was going to be full of surprises. One of the little girls in my class told me "Miss. Nebbia, you better not wear makeup tomorrow 'cause you're gonna cry."  Although no official tears were dropped, I was misty eyed.

The kids had a party for me on Thursday. Everyone brought something! There was so much food! One little girl even bought a cake that was decorated with "We will miss you Miss Nebbia." The students also put together a scrapbook, with help from my cooperating teacher.  There were hugs, songs, and tears. One of my students came in Thursday morning crying. She asked for my email address so we could stay in touch. Sure enough, all the fourth graders wanted my email address. Now, I have to allot a small amount of time each day to answering the emails from my former students. One boy emailed me at 3:30 last Thursday (school gets out at 3:05)  His email read "It's me. I just wanted to say I already miss you."

All of these heart-warming moments made my first placement so memorable! It was sad to leave my 4th graders but I am excited to start a new placement in Title I reading.