Back to School.....

It will be back to school for me and many of you!!! I go back August 1st but start back with meetings and things in the next 2 weeks. I am excited but sad because I feel like I have been in my own wonderful bubble with the kids. Sleeping in until 8:30 a.m., wearing a bathing suit and cover up with no makeup, and making plans with friends every week sure has spoiled me. On the positive side, I am so excited to see students and get the year going...then we have the holidays to look forward to!!!

I won't lie, this year will be a little scary. As many of you know, last year was my first year on the campus and this year most of the administrative team I worked with and loved will be gone. They moved on to other things and it is bittersweet. I am so happy for their new ventures but geez....I just really loved those people and learned so much from them! Our new administrator seems fabulous so I am sure it will be a great year. Change is just hard but usually ends up bringing so many neat experiences!

Okay.....so with back to school comes getting our offices ready. When I say ready, I hope to have mine decorated and organized. With that, I wanted to get my 2014-15 Office Starter Pack together in case anyone needed it to help get them started and I will be using it too. This is not just stuff I make to sell, it is stuff that I actually use. I am excited about this year's pack because I made it somewhat neutral and trendy so that it can be versatile. You can purchase it HERE!

I am still working on some units and powerpoints for guidance. I hope you find this helpful. I will also be posting a freebie this week so be on the lookout for that!!

I also wanted to share an awesome video many of you might have seen but I would hate to not share and someone miss out on it. Colbie Cailat came out with a beautiful song called "Try." Oh.my.word! I can't wait to use this for a self esteem group. Don't get me wrong, I love me some makeup and getting dolled up but I know that is not who I am. It does help me feel good about myself but at the same time, what example do we as women set for girls? This is a great video that shows how beautiful people can be....just being them. Our outward appearance should not define us...our hearts should.
Here is the video.

I hope y'all have a great week and soak up every bit of summer!

A BIG Change!!!

Wow, I would say I feel refreshed after our family vacations to the beach and then Disneyworld but I would have to say I am EXHAUSTED!!!

 

But many memories were made that I will never forget!!! It was such a blessing just having time to be with my family and see the excitement in the kids when they met Mickey for the first time...priceless.

So....my big news is that...I have accepted a position as a middle school counselor at a district closer to home. I loved where I was and I must say it was a dream counseling job but being closer to home is what is best for our family and you can't beat a 10 minute drive!!! The district I am going to is absolutely fabulous and I am sooo excited!!! A lot of people seem super surprised that I will be at the middle school level because if you knew me, I am just exploding with elementary cheerfulness but I just felt like this is where I needed to go and it all felt right. I will be doing 8th grade and I can't wait to meet those kiddos!!! 

I will still continue my blog and still keep blogging about elementary, as well. I will create elementary and secondary level units and items...so, no worries! I really enjoy doing that!!! So that is my big news. We came home from Disney World last night and  unpacked. We woke up this morning and took down and packed up my office and came home to grocery shop so I am pretty tired but I can't wait to show you my new space!!!! 

Before I go, I wanted to share some things that I am getting ready to order that are my must-haves for a new school year!!!!

I so can't wait until July 9th so I can order this new Vera Bradley laptop case!!! 

http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Tech-Cases/Neoprene-Laptop-Case/1002048/defaultColorVariantId/181920/pc/638/c/0/sc/821/p/1002048.uts

The second thing is, of course, the Erin Condren planner that I am in love with!! I use this for personal use and use the pages in between the months for work, meetings, and appointments. 

http://www.erincondren.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=1454_1455&products_id=4442 

 

And how cute is this? It will be perfect for my morning coffee or tea....

http://www.verabradley.com/product/Category/Home/Travel-Mug/1002030/defaultColorVariantId/181828/pc/638/c/0/sc/649/p/1002030.uts 

 

 And last, something to carry it all in....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/102178377/candy-pink-and-white-large-monogramed?ref=shop_home_feat 

I got this bag last year (different color and it says Mrs. Acker) and I love it!! It is huge and can hold everything I need!!!

    

I also have this new blackboard small group rules since blackboard/chalkboard seem to be the big thing this upcoming school year so feel free to check it out in my TPT store!!!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/BlackboardChalkboard-Small-Group-Rules-746786

Have a wonderful week!!! I hope to post some freebies soon!! What are some of your must-have school items???? Feel free to comment or link up below!