Farewell St. Coletta's

My time at St. Coletta's has come to an end. It was really sad to say goodbye to all of my students, and everyone else that I met there. My last day was also my cooperating teacher's last day because she is going to have her baby. The students were a little confused because they thought I was coming back in December when Ms. Kelly was coming back. It was hard to tell them that I actually wouldn't be back to teach them, but I told them that I would come and visit!

We went on another field trip this week! I just love field trips. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, we went to the Tinley Park Fire Station. The theme in class for this week was fire safety so the students learned a lot about what firemen do and what to do if there is a fire. They learned even more about fire safety from going to the fire station.

When we first got there, the firemen explained to us what they do for their job. One of them put on everything that they wear when there is a fire. The kids thought that was really cool!

They also explained that they have to stay overnight at the fire station because there always has to be firemen there. They showed us where they relax and sleep when they stay overnight.

Here are some of the boys sitting in the fire truck! Some of the kids were very excited to go in.. and others were a little skeptical. So we took some pictures inside the fire truck, and some pictures outside the fire truck..

On top of the American Flag is a beam from the World Trade Center. The big picture on the right is made up of smaller pictures of all the firemen and police officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. What an awesome tribute to have in their station!

They let the kids go on some of their equipment, which they really enjoyed!








Everyone had a great time at the fire station! They loved their new fire hats! :)







When people ask me how my placement is, I reply with "intense." I think intense is a perfect word for the school that I was in. After being in a placement like this for 7 weeks, I feel like I can conquer the world. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little.. But seriously, I feel like I can teach anywhere now. I have learned an unimaginable amount from my cooperating teacher, my paraprofessionals, and my students. It has been nothing less than a fantastic experience, and I am so thankful that I was placed at St. Coletta's. I am going to miss those kids dearly, and I wish only the best for them.

I start at my new school on Monday, and I am hopeful that it will be another great experience! I just love teaching! :)