Here We Go!

Can anyone say, "overload?!!" I worked at school today until 
6:30 P.M., like so many of you probably did also.  I was working on plans, and I guess I forgot how over the summer!  My mom was a teacher, and she used to describe how I'm feeling right now as "bone-achin' tired."  That about sums it up.  Still, can't wait for Tuesday!  I do plan to enjoy my three-day weekend.  
This past week we did some assessments and more to come!  Routines ruled the day(s).  I'm always so ready to get this show on the road! My kids are doing such a great job!  I already love them.   

I took a few shots of the other side of my room, so you can see the whole picture if you have seen the older posted photos. See all of those open hanging files on the corner table?  I went with this system several years ago when I decided that there were so many things I wasn't using inside the file cabinet, so I moved my most important files into the open!  It doesn't look perfect and tidy, but I use it constantly.  Someday...all scanned and on the desktop.  I'm just not sure I could ever give up paper. 
Got overhead projector carts?  I kept mine and use it to store all of my extra supplies. 

On my back countertop are the baskets and bins that hold my Daily 5 choices and Guided Math activities for the day.  I place them around the room with the materials inside. 

One last thing...the bookshelf housing my Daily 5 boxes was built by my grandfather for my mom back in the 70's.  It weighs a ton, and I'll never paint it.  I love it just like it is.