3 Schools in 3 Years- Moving Schools & Being a New Teacher

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The past several weeks have been difficult because I am being involuntarily transferred to another school in my district. I am being transferred because a new school is being built in my district and students from my current school will be moving there and thus several classes are being cut and determined by seniority. I will be teaching 5th grade (staying in the same grade level- yay!) at a title one school. This will be my 3rd school in my 3 years of teaching.

Moving schools is not easy and it has been stressful wrapping my brain around the fact that in a few weeks I will be saying "good bye" to the new friends I have made and will have to establish new relationships. I had previously thought that if I was going to move I could at least go back to my old school- but there were no open positions there.

If you are getting involuntarily moved this year- here is a hug to you. It is hard and its ok to be frustrated, confused, tired, and in a "bleh" state. It is ok to go home before your classroom is clean and have you time. It is ok to feel upset when your team is talking about "next year's plans". I have spent the last few weeks in a state of anxiety because I didn't know where I was being transferred to and have made poor eating/exercise habits and been "salty" to my family and friends. In the midst of accepting your move do things you enjoy doing, indulge in your favorite TV shows or ice cream, and make sure to get some sleep. The whirlwind will fade and you'll be able to accept your new placement.

If you are a new(er) teacher who is moving schools - hang in there! I will be posting again soon with tips and pictures for moving your classroom.

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