School and Work! Ahh!!

Starting a new teaching job and finishing up classes to clear my credential has been a bit overwhelming at times.  Teaching, IEP Documents, IEP Meetings, Progress Reports and Administering assessments.  Ahh!  Staff Meetings, School Fundraisers, Parent-Teacher Communication Journals, Updating IEP Documents with assessment information (CAPA, Alternate to the CELDT). Ahh!  Trying to stay sane and take time out for myself, which I have not been able to do in the past.  It's pretty tough, but it must be done.  This is why I look forward to all of my vacations and days off.  Even though I am not completely relaxing due to my own school work, my time off is well needed.  At least I will have a lot less things to complete.  Although, some things may not stop for you, you must stop for yourself.  Give your brain a little breather and gain some sanity.  You will be able to accomplish more and think clearer when you take a step back for a moment.