Remodeling

School will start next Tuesday. I always love the beginning of school. It is exciting to come back together with a whole new year waiting to be discovered between us all. It is my habit to work really hard to get my classroom all set up -- warm and welcoming and clean and shiny for the new students who will find it on that first day morning. This year, however, things are a little different. The classroom has been getting a remodel over the summer. There is new paint and new carpeting. There are new lights and new ceiling fans. The old closets have been torn out to make room for new cabinets and shelves. A lot of people have worked and donated their time and treasure to make it happen. It is going to be wonderful... But it isn't quite done yet. Soon, but not yet. So, all the classroom supplies and materials are stacked in the hallway... The new fans are in and working... The new lights are freshly installed. The space for the cabinets is all ready. The plan, at this point is to meet on Saturday morning with an absolutely wonderful group of volunteer parents and students from my last year's class, and work to get things in and unpacked. I am so grateful for their willingness to pitch in and help. I am not surprised -- they are the very best! One way or another, things will be ready for Tuesday, and we will share the adventure of another year. I cannot wait!