I am linking up to Teaching Maddeness' New Year's Resolution linky party! 2012 was a crazy year for us but a good one as well. The past year has helped me decide my goals for 2012, hopefully posting this will make me more accountable :)
My School Goals:
1. Leave by 3:45 or earlier. My students are dismissed at 2:30 and we are required to stay until three. I usually avoid all work my socializing with my coworkers until 4 or 4:30. This takes time away from my family and puts me behind in planning and grading.
2. Stop sweating the small stuff and let things go. I have a challenging class and group of parents this year and have let these challenges get to me emotionally. My goal for myself is to let it all go as soon as I walk out of my room at 3:45. As you know in our profession it is difficult to stop thinking about things at home.
My Personal Goals:
1. To exercise 4-5 days a week. This past summer I was doing great with this (I lost 14.4 lbs), but with family emergencies and the start of school this went to the back burner. I still have 15-20 lbs to loose.
2. Improve my relationship with God. My husband and I just purchased a Weekly Devotional Book for Couples and look forward to completing this throughout 2013. I also am going to set aside a time each day to read his word. I believe with this goal all my other goals will fall into place :)
My Blogging Goals:
1. To post pictures from my class. I am horrible at remembering my camera!
2. To get at least 200 followers :) PLEASE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS GOAL! THANKS!
I got you one closer to your goal :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteDiane
Fifth in the Middle
Hi Diane!
ReplyDeleteIt's ANOTHER Diane commenting! I would love to help you get more followers! I don't have a ton myself, but I remember wanting to reach 100 so badly. Check out my blog later this evening and I'll do what I can to help!
Diane
Teaching With Moxie
You are another one closer - thanks for stopping by my blog - I hope you are successful with your resolutions!
ReplyDeleteLooking From Third to Fourth
Hey, I just found your blog and I am hoping to find more followers in 2013 too! I am your newest follower taking you up to 26, a quarter and a penny! Happy blogging and don't get discouraged!
ReplyDeleteSent From My iPad
I'm a new follower and fellow 4th grade teacher. Come stop by sometime.:)
ReplyDeleteKristin
iTeach 1:1
You have some great New Years Resolutions. I'm now following your blog which will get you one follower closer to your goal of 200.
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Elementary School Garden
Helping you reach your goal!
ReplyDeleteWould love you to stop by my blog as well, I have your same goal... more followers!
Elizabeth
Hodges Herald
I really like your second goal under school goals. I have a problem with sweating the small stuff sometimes and I let it get to me... but I've calmed down a bit. Still something I need to work on, though! I also like your first personal goal. I've never worked out in my life but I really need to start and get into shape - I'm not currently working (waiting for my new license from our new state we moved to) sooo I'm just laying around on my butt all day - need to get up and get moving! :)
ReplyDeleteFound your blog from Diane's blog, Teaching With Moxie. So glad that I did - cannot wait to see more!
Sara
Miss V's Busy Bees
ventrellasara@gmail.com
Found your blog through Teaching With Moxie. I know what you mean about socializing too much. It used to get me in trouble until I had my second child. I realized I did not want to miss out on anything! Working out is tough, too, so I schedule it for first thing in the morning ~ 4:45 every (weekday) morning! Good luck! I am your newest follower! Stop by my blog and visit!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Reading Toward the Stars
I found your blog through Teaching with Moxie and I'm excited that you are a fellow 4th grade teacher!
ReplyDeleteI really want to make exercise part of my daily routine again as well! Best of luck with your resolutions and I'm your newest follower :)
--jen
I found your blog through Teaching With Moxie as well! One more follower closer to your goal... :-)
ReplyDeleteNichole
Craft of Teaching
I'm one of your newest followers as well and found your blog at Teaching with Moxie. I love stop sweating the small stuff. I seriously need to take that advice. Good luck with your goals.
ReplyDelete?Resource Room Rules
Thanks for dropping by my blog Jess. I need to do this resolution linky too...lots of resolutions to make (and hopefully not break!). Happy New Year from your newest follower!!
ReplyDeleteTales from a 4th (and 5th) Grade Teacher
I am another new follower! Good luck with your resolutions-it can be hard to leave school early when you need the time to catch up with co-workers. I am always dying for adult interaction by the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
~Julie
TheHipTeacher
Hey Jess,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through Teaching with Moxie. Stacia and I just started blogging as well. We are your newest follower. Stop by our blog and check it out and maybe you'll want to follow us too! We also teach 4th grade!!
Love your blog design!
Amanda
Collaboration Cuties
Also, did you know that you have your word verification turned on? People have to put in a code to comment on your blog (and sometimes they won't take time to do that). It's easy to turn off. Email me at cutesyclickables@gmail.com and I can walk you through it. :O)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Collaboration Cuties
I am a new follower! Your blog is really cute! I'd love for you to check out mine as well! Misskingsenchantedkingdom.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteOne other thing I learned last night is to make sure your email is linked to your blog so that when you comment on other blogs, they can respond via email. Here's a link that shows how to do it. :O)
Not trying to be pushy- just a few tricks that I didn't know about as a new blogger. :O)
http://teachingwithloveandlaughter.blogspot.com/2012/07/are-you-no-reply-blogger.html
Sorry, Amanda from Collaboration Cuties- I logged out of my cuties blog, that's why it says that.
ReplyDeleteCollaboration Cuties
Woohoo! I'm your 45th follower! You're well on your way to your goal! Thanks for linking up with the resolution linky to share. You may find it helpful to have other bloggers "showcase" your blog (I do a "Budding Bloggers Showcase" every Wednesday and I think some other bloggers may have similar series). Hope you reach your goal!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Teaching Maddeness
I am your newest follower - so definitely helping with your last resolution :) Thank you for the freebie too!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Teaching with Moxie's linky. I also need to learn to let things go. I have a challenging class this year as well. (It's a good thing they are so cute!)
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower!
Good luck in all of your 2013 endeavors!
Hilary
Second Grade is Out of This World
Great blogging goal -- my goal is to also get more followers. My first step is 100 (75 followers...close?). Then move to 200! We'll see!!
ReplyDeleteIn an attempt to help you reach your goal, and in an attempt to strengthen my blogging ties by following great new blogs, I am your newest follower :)
Rae