School

My school is on a hillside surrounded by trees, meadows, and cows. There is a church right next to the school and right off the playground is a field of green, paths for hiking, and more Cows. I am still in awe of the surroundings. It has been an intense start to a school year. I can't say that I have experienced anything like it. There is a wonderful professional feel but expectations of teachers are really high. The days before school started were spent in so many meetings, then race to get some things done in my classroom and then meetings again. My day would begin at 6:00 and as I walk from the train back to my apartment the tears would often flow wondering how I'm going to do this followed by, what have I gotten myself into? I was looking for a place that would push me professionally and allow me to think outside the box and boy did my wish come true... I guess I should have thought this one through a bit more.

The school day will be a bit different that at home, they attend: German four times a week, music, PE, Library, computer, and swimming.. I was surprised, the school bus picks us up and takes down the hill where there is a local pool. It is part of every grades curriculum.. So if there is a flood of some kind the kids in Switzerland are, "water safe!". I really think it is great!