Have I Lost My Mind??

Soo0o0o somewhere between becoming a teacher, getting my first full time position, and wanting to BE THE ONE, I decided to take on the daunting task of planning a trip to Chicago for my 7/8th graders from SCRATCH... I mean literally..no one had ANY idea how to do this and I, being the newb, and wanting to leave my mark, said "Hells YEAH I will do that!"


Don't get me wrong, I am STOKED to head out on this trip, but the logistics of the entire process get me down sometimes. How do I make sure they all pack the right stuff? Bring their meds? Don't lose their phones? Get to sleep? Get down to breakfast? Don't wander off down the wrong side of Chi Town and get sold into child slavery? I mean the list goes on...

I have stressed over these things more than once over the last few months, and oddly enough a sense of calm has come over me with only 5 DAYS until we leave. I guess at this point I have accepted that if we run out of money...we will deal. If the kids run out of money...they can beg their friends. and if someone screws up...I will lay down the law and deal.

I only wish that I had enough money to take one of my favorite students with me. I know that he isn't EVERYONE'S favorite student because his behavior doesn't lend itself well to that, but I adore this kid and deep down he deserves to go on this trip. If anyone wants to quick give me $286 that would rock :)