Another Award! and First Day Jitters linky

Thank you all for your amazing responses on my first day of school post! It really means a lot to me that we can all contribute to a successful school year. Thanks Carole from Kinder Carole for nominating me "The Versatile Blogger" award!

I have to tell you seven random facts about myself and then choose 5 blogs I have found.

1. I am terribly allergic to ants, bees, and cats! I carry an Epi Pen around me just in case of an emergency at all time :)

2. I LOVE small cars. Since I have no kids I can still get away with them..I previously owned a Volkswagen Beetle and currently own a Mini Cooper.

3. I'm a mutt..My parents are from Venezuela but I have many relatives from Sicily, Spain, and France.

4. I will be moving to France in the next couple of years. My boyfriend will be joining the French military and I will be supporting him by following him there and making a life to wherever he will be stationed.

5. I am an avid fan of fashion magazines..I love recreating looks on a budget :)

6. I love to eat limes! All my students will tell you that..I like to peel them like an orange and dip the slices in salt :)

7. One of my biggest stress relievers is kickboxing! I use to take lessons 2 years ago and really loved it...I might have to take it up again..or yoga...or both!

http://applesandabcs.blogspot.com/

http://asweetsouthernmess.blogspot.com/

http://cathedralkindergarten.blogspot.com/

http://www.darlinglittlelearners.com/

http://frompond.blogspot.com/

Fierce in Fourth is having a linky party about the first day and what makes us uneasy...

Here are my three...

1. Will my grade staff like me? I got so used to the third grade staff at my school that I am kind of nervous of what the Kindergarten teachers will think of me. Kindergarten has the largest staff at my school but there is a lot of turnover. Recently my principal had to lay off several Kindergarten teachers because of poor results of the SATs and/or not having high points on their observations. I am friendly and willing to work as a group but I'm not sure the Kinder teachers are the same way :/

2. Will I be able to accomplish everything in my lessons by myself? My school does not have teacher's assistant for the younger grades. This makes me feel uneasy because even though I can have the students take roles as a class, I still feel like I need backup for cleaning, organizing centers, etc. I used to work at a private preschool where I was lucky enough to have a TA. Last year when I subbed for 3rd grade, I was on my own but I felt there was no need for an extra set of hands because they were older.

3. Will I be able to incorporate all my gestures and routines and not forget about them? Upon reading about the Daily 5, CAFE, BUILD, Whole Brain Approach, I have so many ideas floating in my head about how I want to implement these strategies into my room. Question is...can I remember them all when I am front and center in my classroom? I hope so!

Regardless of all these jitters, I very excited for this upcoming school year. Not only did I get my dream grade, but I am fortunate enough to have a supportive family, boyfriend, friends, and BLOGGERS!  to guide me through this journey :)

Tell Me More! and Monday Made It

So I have linked up with Step Into 2nd Grade and 4th Grade Frolics linky parties!

Here is a little more info about me...

 I have been with my boyfriend for almost 8 years! Crazy how time flies! Right now I'm dedicated to my career and we both decided not to get married anytime soon. We were thinking of moving to France sometime in the near future. More on that later..

I'm in love with my 9 year old pug, Maggie! I have a slight obsession of any pictures or things with pugs!

I love to travel! Whether it may be to different countries, on a cruise, or road tripping, I love them all :)

A few years ago, I decided to chop 14 inches of my hair and donate it to Locks of Love. I have extremely thick hair and they were able to create 3 wigs!

I LOVE Tom Brady! Not only did he play in UM, but he's a fantastic football quarterback :) This leads me to...

My boyfriend is a devoted Wolverine (University of Michigan). So when a game is on, I am watching it with him. GO BLUE!

I'm a cookie monster! Chocolate chip cookies to be exact!

I'm an avid collector of all thing Hello Kitty. All my students surprise me with Sanrio trinkets

I have been caught with the Pinterest bug. Then again, who hasn't :)

And last but not least, is my love for fashion. I love all things trendy and timeless (oxymoron?) I try to create looks based on my fashion mood board on the weekends (I have to wear a uniform for work :( )

And lastly for my Monday Made It, I made 6 crate seats with my mom! I love them and I will post pictures as soon as my mom gives me back my memory card from my camera :)

These are NOT my crate seats! They were found through Bing Images.

That's all for today folks! Have a great Monday :)



All About Ms. Pasqua

Hey guys..sorry I have been a little MIA for a while. I've been busy working on projects, crafts, charts, decor, etc for my classroom and taking a mini vacation with my family.

 ABOUT ME:

• I live in Florida.
• Soon to be a newbie Kindergarten teacher at a charter school
• I previously taught PreK at a private preschool for 6 years. I interned with 2nd grade and soon after I graduated, I became a permanent substitute for 3rd grade. I am now starting Kindergarten ( my FAVORITE grade!)
• I started blogging in June but have been secretly following several blogs. I have found so many useful and insightful tips through here! :)
• Blogging tip? I'm pretty much a newbie but I would say to post pictures up because it makes blogging more personal and fun.

Here's some pictures of my recent vacation.. I'll soon post a huge pictures post of all the things I've been busy making/doing!

pretty fountain..

my mom and I

again at our cabana..

Mom, me, and brother by the golf course

my aunt and I

Cute little turtles in a koi pond at the entrance of the hotel :)