After many hours (over 25!) of gutting, cleaning, and organizing, I FINALLY feel like the School Counseling office at Waubesa Intermediate School is MY own space! Everything has been gone through, and now I am more familiar with all of the amazing resources that have been added to this office. I cannot wait to use some of the games and books with my students! There is still a little bit that needs to be done, but most of that entails me bringing in my personal resources that I have gathered over the past few years. On the plus side, I have plenty of room for those things! (at least four empty file drawers)
The rest of my summer work will be creating posters and items for my white walls, as well creating a door decoration that will help create a warm and welcoming environment for my students. (I'm thinking The Lorax from Dr. Suess.) I can't wait for my students to come back and say how different it looks! I decided to move my computer from the corner of my desk so that 1. my back wasn't directly opposite the door and 2. so I can look outside my gigantic window! Phew- this is such a large weight off of my shoulders. Now maybe I can enjoy my summer! (Who am I kidding- so much summer work left!)