The last couple weeks of school were a blur. We finished up the POGIL activities and the labs and all of the sudden it was the last week of school.

As you know, the last week of school is all about promotion in the 8th grade and preparing the kids for their departure. We had yearend field trips, graduation practice, parties and movies. I had my homeroom kiddos all day and all week. So, no science was done. I like where I ended the year with my science classes. They were looking ahead to what high school science would be like and still able to be a middle schooler while they got a taste of high school. As for me, I am off to a summer filled with college classes (I am working towards my PhD) and establishing my curriculum for next year.

Speaking of next year, I will be moving to the high school level. I accepted a position at a local high school teaching life science and chemistry. I am sooooo excited about the move and I get to see and maybe teach my former students (as the middle school I worked at this year is a feeder school for the high school I am going to). I can’t wait to see them grow-up a little over the summer. They are going to think that I am stalking them! Anyhow, I will be back next school year to blog, blog and then blog some more. Here’s to a nice relaxing and restful summer. See you in August!