1. Is anyone else exhausted after this week?
I emailed the other librarians in my school district, and I found out that they are just as tired as I am. I don't know if it is because it is halloween week or there was a full moon, but it has been one wild and crazy week. Our principal wasn't here for 2 days this week because he was at a leadership conference. There were 2 fights, 6 ISS students (that I know of), and an elementary student tried to run away. Education is not for the faint of heart!
2. Does anyone else have the added responsibilities of RTI as well as housing students in ISS?
I found out that one of our librarians actually has to work cafeteria duty. She has to bust tables and keep the kids quiet during this time. She works in the biggest school in our district. I guess I just find myself wondering, if being a librarian has always been this way? A lot of times, I find myself too busy doing my "added" responsibilities and neglecting my librarian duties. For example, I have a whole cart of new books that need to be cataloged, labeled, and shelved, but I find myself ignoring them because I need to accomplish other things first. (And that's not to mention yearbook, which is also my responsibility).
3. What could I add to my activities for Halloween next year?
One of the other librarians in my district had a great idea for Halloween. She encouraged her students to create literary pumpkins. She collaborated with her teachers, and this became an extra credit project. She displayed the pumpkins in the library for everyone to see, and she chose winners who were given a free book and a movie ticket! I thought this was a wonderful idea to get students involved in a fun way. I definitely want to remember this for next year!
I chose to reflect on my week for this post! All I can say is wild and crazy, and I hope next week is a little slower. I have my first observation on Monday. I've got my plans and materials ready to go. Now I'm awaiting my preconference this afternoon.
Happy Halloween!
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