AWKWARD

I highly dislike the first week of school - actually about the first month. Its so uncomfortable and awkward to find boundaries/limits for students, as well as get to know their personalities, home lives, and what their home life brings to their school life. It takes time, but I just don't like all the awkwardness that occurs in the "exploring" process. But each day that passes will reveal a little bit more, so that is a good thing. September 28th is my goal for reaching a point where all awkwardness goes away and to have fallen into routine efficiently; both for me as a teacher and my students as middle schoolers.