Spring has always been my second favorite season. Spring is the time of year that things start to bloom, the temperature starts to go up, its a time to come out of hibernation and get active in the outside world again. Since moving to Moscow, I have had many different opinions about spring. You see, it is still cold, there is still snow covering the ground, the sun works when it feels like it but it definitely takes longer for spring to arrive in Moscow. By mid February I am getting over the snow but by mid March, it needs to be gone and is not. Fortunately this year, the snow is melting and there has been an increase in temperature. All of my Florida friends and family get a kick out of it when I think 38 degrees Fahrenheit is warm. It is so true though! Welcome spring, glad you arrived here in Moscow.
Spring time here in Moscow means 4th quarter is quickly approaching us and there is much to be done in the world of a teacher. As we wrap up quarter 3 next week, I am bombarded with papers, projects, and tests as we finish out our units before the break. On top of the paperwork of being a teacher, there are so many other things we focus on as we end out of the quarter and prepare to start a new quarter. Ending well is always something we strive for so we can be sure to start the next quarter off fresh. As a teacher, spring is also a difficult time because we start making decisions and having conversations with parents about what next year will look like for their child. Unfortunately, I have a couple of students who are struggling with second grade and may need to repeat. This is always an emotional stressful time for any teacher, the parent, and the student.
For me, this is my last spring in Moscow. So as I watch the snow melt, trees and flowers bloom, smell the fresh paint around the city, I am saddened by the idea of not knowing when I will see snow again or the idea of leaving the city that has been my home for 4 years. The convenience of public transportation, the sharma stands on every corner, abteka's everywhere you turn, and the amount of people who are always outside taking in the view and fresh air each day.
Prayer Request:
Spring time here in Moscow means 4th quarter is quickly approaching us and there is much to be done in the world of a teacher. As we wrap up quarter 3 next week, I am bombarded with papers, projects, and tests as we finish out our units before the break. On top of the paperwork of being a teacher, there are so many other things we focus on as we end out of the quarter and prepare to start a new quarter. Ending well is always something we strive for so we can be sure to start the next quarter off fresh. As a teacher, spring is also a difficult time because we start making decisions and having conversations with parents about what next year will look like for their child. Unfortunately, I have a couple of students who are struggling with second grade and may need to repeat. This is always an emotional stressful time for any teacher, the parent, and the student.
For me, this is my last spring in Moscow. So as I watch the snow melt, trees and flowers bloom, smell the fresh paint around the city, I am saddened by the idea of not knowing when I will see snow again or the idea of leaving the city that has been my home for 4 years. The convenience of public transportation, the sharma stands on every corner, abteka's everywhere you turn, and the amount of people who are always outside taking in the view and fresh air each day.
Prayer Request:
- The building project at our school
- New teachers/staff for Hinkson next year
- Finishing this quarter and semester out well
- Continued guidance and wisdom for me as I work with the second grade class
Praises:
- Financial support - thank you for everything you all do to help me stay here
- Progress in the second grade classroom
- It is Spring time!! The sun is OUT!
