I hope I never have to use it!

Second day of PFD was definately a worthwhile Agenda. After a brief meeting, teachers were able to work in their classrooms until 12.30pm. Andrea, Peta, Jessica (Peta's replacement) and I sat down to decide on when we wanted Jessica to work in our rooms and when we would have our teacher aide (Pam). We also have a special ed teacher named Gaye. She is deaf and has an interpreter. She will be working with us as an extra teacher for 5 weeks. So once again that means lots of people in and out of my room, at least for the first 5 weeks.

While we had that time in our rooms I didn't get much in setup done because there was always someone that needed some information from me. I mean to say it is like over 1/2 the early phase teachers are  new. We have 2 new teachers in Prep, and new teacher in year 1 and one in year 2, 1 in year 3. We also have 2 new special ed teachers. But you all know how much I love being helpful, so I have been sharing planning, resources, smartboard activities, offering to help people set up virtual classrooms. So feel free to ask me for anything that you think I could help you with!

I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon session. We were trained in CPR. The presenter was very funny and entertaining. I found it very easy to remember with lots of acronyms. DRABCD - Danger, response, airways, breathing, compressions, defibulator. Easy 2 breaths, 30 compressions for any size person, no more different rates and ratios for different sized/aged people. Makes it so easy - But I really hope I never have to use it. However I would if someone needed my help!

Take care everyone. I'm looking forward to a day of FIRST STEPS IN MATHS - NUMBER tomorrow.