All last week, I've been working to get my classroom ready for the new school year. Posters, tape, staples, up and down the ladder numerous times, washing desks inside and out, labeling, moving furniture, making each bulletin board a work of art, visiting with returning staff, filing curriculum, another new beginning.
Tomorrow starts Teacher's meetings. Next week the students will be in the classrooms, ah, the cycle begins again. This is my 6th year at second grade, my first group at grade 2 will be graduating from 8th, and they will be leaving our campus for other times of their life. I'm glad to be a part of the children's lives at West Covina Christian School.
A new semester of my Monday night quilting class begins tonight. I'm home (not prepping in my own classroom) sewing today, since I won't get another chance to choose to stay home after today, yep, the denial thing is still in full swing, lol!
This is a quilt that Ginny and I worked on for her great nephew, another Bakan boy.
She wanted something to do with the piggy print (Bakan-bacon, get it?)
but was trying to not major on the pink of the pigs.
We both like the back of it the best-!
This is another quilt, this time a Prayer quilt for my dear friend Vicky's grandson Jake. He has a serious medical issue, that's going to require surgery on his spine. Jake's great aunt has a gift from the quilters at her church who made this with love and prayers. The tag reads:
Jake's favorite thing of all time is Lightnin' McQueen from the movie "Cars".
He is gonna love this! Please join me in prayer for Jake. Since this was diagnosed, today is the first meeting with specialists.
I'm sewing on a few fun things, including the next Block Lotto blocks that are a secret, hope to share later. Hope you're making the most of your day today, too!
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24
Ahh, the days getting the classroom ready. Much as I love a class full of eager new faces, I really used to enjoy getting that empty classroom ready for them too!
ReplyDeleteA cute little boy's quilt. Very fun! I will keep Jake in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayers going up for Jake! I'm sure the Lightning McQueen quilt will be loved and comforting....
ReplyDeleteI love the little farm quilt. So cute. Praying for little Jake. I'm sure he will love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteBack to school already? Where did the Summer go ? (Although that must mean Summer is moving ever closer for us Southern types-yay!)
ReplyDeleteVery cute boys quilts Pokey. I'm sure they'll be loved by both boys. Sending out positive thoughts for Jake.
What great quilts!! I'm sure both will be well loved.
ReplyDeleteOur schools started up last week. It seems so strange that they are in school before Labor Day now.
I will definitely include Jake in my prayers!
Jake has been added to my prayer list. I wish him and his family the very best.
ReplyDeleteYour busy time starts and mine ends!
The little guys quilts are so cute. I have a grandson that has loved Lightning McQueen for ever.
What a beautiful message on the quilt label. Sending prayers his way.
ReplyDeleteGood to see your post, Pokey. (I guess I just missed the last one with all the school stuff I was doing.)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great first week!
Back to school already!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a great year, those kids are so lucky to have you as their teacher!
Prayers are being sent for Jake and his family.
Happy Sewing
That farm themed quilt is sure cute! Love the red and green gingham accents. Prayers for Jake. Sounds like a pretty serious issue for such a young person. Hope you have a great school year. The summer went so fast, didn't it?
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for Jake. I hope he gets some good hopeful news soon!
Time for school already?? Seems like you just left there, hehe! You have had a pretty busy summer so I'm sure it seems like you haven't had much rest. I bet you are an amazing teacher! I know the kids just gotta love you to pieces so that has to make your job more fun.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are adorable! I love the farm, the colors and design are so cute! Perfect for a boy. I will pray for Jake, such a sad story. I pray that he one day gets to use this experience as an awesome testimony to glorify our God!
What cute quilts. I love the farm quilt. Anything Cars seems to be very popular with most children. I hope that you have a good class this year.
ReplyDeleteGosh, your schools start late! Iowa kids returned to school on Aug. 24, and my granddaughter in Kansas returned Aug. 17. I'm glad for you to have enjoyed your summer break, and it's great that you made those quilts for the boys. I always appreciate seeing boy quilts. I think the fellas are often overlooked when it comes to quilt designs and clothing. I hope your school start is great.
ReplyDeleteDarling quilts! The little boys receiving them will love them. I pray that Jake is cured completely. I think the second graders at your school are so fortunate to have you as a teacher! Betcha you're a great one, Pokey!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet are those little quilts and I pray everything goes well for Jake!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of work to do all by yourself! Hope you had some great music going to to pep up your day :)
ReplyDeleteLove the boys' quilts--they are sure to be big hits. Hope Jake gets really good news.
Both quilts are adorable. Will definitely pray for Jake. Please keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteAnd.... you just sound like the sweetest teacher, Pokey. How I would have loved being in your class.
this little quilt is so special...great job!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great year at school! :0)
ReplyDeleteLove. Trish
Super cute farm fabric! And the little piglet fabric too!!
ReplyDeleteCute farm quilt....of course, we are all about farms here...heck, we live on one...and if there was a grandson he would LOVE a quilt like that!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you well, fun and happy school days ahead!!!
Good luck as you return to school for another year. I was never ready to give up summer until that first day of school and then the magic happens . . .
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm bj from Sweet Nothings...and over from Trish's blog.
ReplyDeleteMost of our fears ARE child related, as Trish mentioned. Not necessarily thru movies but thru a natural thing about childhood. Most everyone can remember times in their childhood that scared them. It's just a natural part of being a child. As we grow older, things that make us feel nervous or frightened are much more grown-up related...actual things that can happen to our loved ones, mostly.
Some childhood fears DO stay with us, however. My fear of dogs will always be with me. It's not something I lie awake and think about but when I see large dogs, I stay out of their way.
Love your pretty quilts..have fun in school this year. :)
xo bj
I love the prayer label! And he's on my prayer list as well.
ReplyDeleteThese are just w-a-y TOO cute girl!!
ReplyDeleteOf course, I'm partial to the farm one....the little piggies and all!
Hi Pokey
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warm welcome to Block Lotto. I'm loving your farm quilt and those li'l piggies are perfect.
Such sweet quilts! I love those little piggies. I will have Jake in my heart for sure. And good luck to you in the new school year. My daughter taught 2nd grade and she loved it.
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilts Pokey! I hope your school year has started off well -- you must be busy!
ReplyDeleteTO Gwendolyn (aka Pokey) from Gwendolyn (aka Musicmama) . I loved the creativity you showed on your envelope of Block Lotto squares that I received in the mail today. I am a retired music teacher and I now have the luxury of making every day a stay at home day if I so choose. I've just returned from my local quilt shop where I received the first lesson on my new Creative Vision embroidery machine...I've got a lot of learning to do.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are great and soon I hope to post the finished product.
Musicmama