four - first day of school

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Today was the first day of school. Aside from the fact that my classroom was sweltering in today's 96+ degree heat, it was a good day.

I love the first day of school. First, it always reminds me of that line that Tom Hanks says in You've Got Mail. "Don't you love … the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils..." Although the grammar of the title has always bothered me, I absolutely love that movie. I also love my yearly trips to Staples to buy school supplies. What is it about 3-ring binders, dividers, folders, fun colored grading pens, notebooks, and bouquets of sharpened pencils that is so exciting?

The best part of the first days of school, aside from the supplies, is the students. I love seeing them sitting in their seats, eager to learn - some of them I'm just meeting and some I've known previously. The highlight for me today came in one of the math classes. As he walked out of the room, one student said, "Have a good day, Amy. Thanks. Really good class." My job truly doesn't get much better than that.

Here's to another great year.