The school

however..... this school has a strong mission and vision. It is filled with people who are really keen to implement a top notch international program. Personal integrity and professional dedication are high. I think collaboration is going to be fun and easy.

I have been assigned grades 1 - 5 performing arts. So that means that I get the kids three times per week for 45 minutes. I am welcome to teach them music, dance, and/or drama. This is great because not only do I see them more often that I normally have at most other schools I have taught, but the program can be more comprehensive and hopeful connect authentically with what they are doing in class.

My room is on hold. It is currently full of giant computer desks that are not gr 1-5 appropriate. So once those are moved out, and after I do some major shopping this weekend (which is tomorrow!! - TGIW, baby!), I think I will be feeling better about my classroom.

I met one of the other music teachers today and he is very keen, experienced, and creative. The secondary program is intense - strings, wind, brass, percussion, choral, and various other 'world music' ensembles. Not to mention the music technology stations. It's going to take some time and money to get my program up to a similar level. (Hopefully not too much of my own money!)

Miranda and I have been invited to a dinner party tonight with a group of returning teachers, so that will be nice. Miranda is an early childhood teacher from LA/Texas who is new to the school this year. We will be traveling to Dubai together in September during Eid if we can get tickets. I need to book those asap! My friend Fonseca, who used to teach at Greybrook, will be in Dubai by next week teacher there, so we will stay with him. It's fun to have friends all over the world.

Well, byebye for now. Take care anybody who is reading this!