16th new beginning

Well it is my 16th time of doing this, starting a new school year. I have been reviewing my copy of Harry Wong's "First Days of School" and hope I do at least some of the effective suggestions. I have my list of instant activities for a variety skills ready to go with a few new ones brought from the national convention last spring, teachers start on Tuesday and another professional day on Wed then we finally have students in front of us on Thursday. I have a great feeling that this will be one of my most enjoyable years of teaching yet!