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I have wonderful news.  I got an A on my Teacher Work Sample (138 points correct out of 150.  If you divide that amount, it's a 92).  Teacher Work Sample is education's version of a thesis for all those U-Scholars and Honors kids out there who fingers are typing away at the moment before their big day comes.  My TWS ended up being a little over 60 pages.  I was thrilled.  A handful of my friends failed so the fact that I managed to pull off an A is miraculous.  This teaching thing is maybe meant to be.  

Last Wednesday, my kids took yet another practice TAKS Reading test.  The big day for these two tests is April 28th and 29th.  Tuesday we took a practice TAKS Math and somehow forgot that we were taking a practice TAKS Reading so when they came into the room and saying it on their assignment board, they let freak out screams.  Not going to lie, I would let them out too.  I do not enjoy TAKS at all.

Students were given their test, a quick pump up about remembering to use their strategies and to read every story twice if not three times.  While I was working on grading papers and job applications, one of my students raised their hand.  I walked over to him and stated that he was done.  It had merely been an hour and I thought he couldn't possibly be done unless he had done his very best work which for this one, he is notorious to racing through his work because he has it wrapped around his head that there is still a prize waiting at the end of the finish line for completing first.  I did not take the test from him until 11, 3 hours after the test was given.  He let out a grunt and I stated, "Do you want an A on this test?" And he apathetically stated, "I guess."  2 and half hours later, I picked up his test. 

This student made a 98.  The first time that he took it this semester, he got a 50.  A 48 point increase, not too shabby eh?

Lots of my students made A's.  It was beautiful.  Mrs. Humphrey and I were so excited.  I love when my students do well.

Next weekend is big.  I will be heading to Dallas for Teaching Job for Coppell, Plano, Highland Park and possibly Allen (if times permits).  This is where I will be meeting numerous principals from each elementary school in the districts there.  I'm nervous, not going to lie.  I'm crossing my fingers and toes for job interviews.  

Okay, that is all for now... I'm going to work on sending more cover letters and resumes to principals.  Enjoy today's beautiful weather.