December 10th-December 19th: LAST WEEK AND HALF OF SCHOOL BEFORE WINTER BREAK

Monday December 10th:
This morning many of the teacher cadets started their morning out early and came to school to decorate Mrs. Turner's classroom for Christmas with the help of Mr. Bufis. They added many paper snowflakes and hung them all over the ceiling. they also added light up snowflakes and stockings! Mrs. Turner was very surprised when she walked in. Later that morning we went to observe a high school class within our school. I had the opportunity of going to Mr. Leine's personal finance class. The class was very interesting and they were learning about different scams that happen during the holiday season and how to avoid them. We also got to start our Secret Santa week which ends on Friday.

Tuesday December 11th:
Today we had an observation day! we got to choose a place where we wanted to go, whether it was preschool or high school. I had the opportunity to visit Monarch Elementary School, which is a new school that uses technology based learning. I went to Mrs. Peay's first grade class and I loved every minute i was there. The classroom had rocking chairs for the kids to sit in and Mrs. Peay would start singing and the kids would quiet down and start singing along too. Mrs. Peay was very encouraging and helpful to every student and was so proud of them.

Wednesday December 12th:
Today we had another observation day where we could go anywhere we wanted. Today I went to Bethel Elementary School and observed Mrs. Manley's 5th grade class. Mrs. Manley teachs English and spelling and her class switches with another class and they learn different subjects. Her classes did more independent and group work.

Thursday December 13th:
Today we discussed everything thats coming up in our teacher cadet class. It was kinda like a catch up day. We talked about whats happening on Friday and the rest of next week. we have another opinional observation day next Tuesday and we talked about our teacher's Christmas gifts. We talked about visting our little buddies tomorrow and everything we have planned for the rest of the year. Mrs. Turner gave us a changes in society throughout generations which we will discuss when we return to class after break.

Friday December 14th:
Today we went to visit our little kindergardeners in Mrs. Vaughn's class at Mauldin Elementary School. First we read two christmas books to them and then we made a craft. For our craft we made reindeer with a picture of ourselves sitting on top of them. For  this craft both the cadets and our little buddies got to make a reindeer! After we finished we gave our buddies a small christmas gift to them and each gift contained at least on book so they'll be able to practice their reading!

Later that night we had a christmas party at Mrs. Vaughn's house. She invited all the cadets and Mrs. Turner over to have a mexican buffet. Many cadets were excited that night because most received a college acceptance letters today for the University of South Carolina and Charleston and we were exchanging Secret Santa gifts also! Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn for inviting us to your house tonight!
Monday December 17th:
Today we discussed everything for our extreme makeover: classroom edition. We decided to makeover Mrs. Robinson's English class. She is a new teacher who came from North Carolina. We decided how we were going to change her room and what we are going to buy.


Tuesday December 18th:
Today Mrs. Turner and a few of the teacher cadets were on a field trip with the Spanish 5 class so we didnt get to see her today. The rest of us got a few things done for the makeover tomorrow and we made a poster for the Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday December 19th:
Today is the day of our Extreme classroom makeover. During our class we built shelfs and laminated letters for the wall quote, and we created a picture frame with favorite books. Everyone was busy getting everything organized for later today. We started our makeover during 7th period with the help of Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Biggs. We cleaned her whole room and got right to work! We changed her bulletin board, put up a wall quote and decals, hung curtains, organized her desk and closet, and spray painted her podium and placed a rug in the front of the class. We didnt finish her room until 7:45. Thanks for all your help Alex C, Jessie, Olivia H, Olivia B, Manuela, Rachel, Anna, Amy, Delaney, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Biggs, and Mrs. Turner. It turned out awesome!

BEFORE

AFTER

WE HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE BREAK, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR! SEE EVERYONE NEXT YEAR!

Quote:

A teacher affects eternity:
he can never tell where his influence stops.
Henry Adams