subtly quirky

Merona tank, Target

pants, Old Navy

necklace, Simple Addiction

      I started off Spirit Week with black, white, and a dab of hot pink. Monday was Wacky Tacky Day, and I always try to find a subtle, fun spin on the theme (which I guess means it's not tacky at all?)
     I added mismatched earrings to the mix - I don't think anyone noticed, but it was fun to pair up a classic pearl stud with the edgier ear pin.

    Next week is Fall Break, and I am already looking forward to it. I have quite a bit of work to do - grading, preparing report cards, and laying the groundwork to use reading response journals and start small groups for reading instruction - but I'm also determined to have some fun. That will mean diving into some wonderful books, some cooking and baking, and some drawing and crafting. And definitely a nap (or three ...) 

SIA: beating the heat

The inspiration: Air France poster by Rene Gruau

Merona tank, Target

Indigo Rein jeans, Macy's

garnet earrings, gift

bracelets: giveaway, DIY, boutique

        This image, selected by Jen of Librarian for Life and Style, is the epitome of summer - you can almost feel the heat and imagine yourself spending a lazy day outside, lounging in a sun hat under a clear blue sky. The strong black lines of the illustration reminded me of this top, and the light wash jeans tie into the background color. I added just a hint of red with my Cutey red bead bracelet and garnet studs. 

     Open House was last Thursday. I had a pretty good turnout - at least half of the class showed up. My students helped their families complete the classroom scavenger hunt and I took a photo of each family. I had my wish list items out, on strips of papers titled "You're a lifesaver!" with a candy attached. Teachers at my school didn't get any funds to start the year with, so fingers crossed that we get a few donations of essentials such as dry-erase pens, sticky notes, and maybe even an electric pencil sharpener. These are things that I often end up buying out of pocket in the middle of the year.
     It was a long day, but at least we had Friday off for Statehood Day. Three-day weekends are splendid: I worked out at the gym two times, slept in, graded some papers, and did some reading. It was just enough time for some work and some relaxation.