Made it through a quarter

I've made it through a couple big firsts. We finished up our first quarter at the beginning of November. Not only was this a moment for me as a teacher to think "Has it REALLY been that long already?" but we also got to celebrate what we'd learned with a program for the parents. Although it required hours of work and preparation, the final program went really well. I was so proud of my class! They recited their latest memory verse (a chunk of Romans 12) the best that they had ever done, performed a song with various instruments and voices, and closed the program with their fearsome haka. I had only taught them half of it during history, but of their own volition they learned the whole thing and performed it like true warriors. It was a beautiful thing.

I've also now finished my first round of report card writing. I can tell you for certain, I have never been more grateful for having such a small class. Acacia is still sorting out their system for reports and what it they should look like, so we all invested hours and hours (and days, and weeks...it felt like anyway). But now they are finished and done. Hurrah!

Next big task...our Christmas pageant. In three weeks. Wait, just THREE WEEKS....yikes. Stay tuned for how this next adventure ends.