#teachersNOTinvegas and a **New Social Media Frenzy**

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            g time since I’ve blogged! I spent the last school year in third grade and WHOO - it was exhausting (but loved it none the less) transitioning and practically starting over AGAIN. I did get a tad bit bogged down from the stress of the state testing we have in Texas. It literally made me a nervous wreck! Once the days went by, it actually wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I was probably more nervous than my kiddos! I’m so glad those jitters are gone because I want to make this next year amazing! 

    As many teachers know, the Teachers Pay Teachers conference is going on this week in VEGAS! #jealous (HA! I’ll get there some day!) Although I am missing out I have to give it to the teacher who are attending and sharing the experience with those of us at home through Periscope. It’s a free app that you can download and basically people you follow can LIVE stream videos. Extremely grateful to Lucky Little Learners and Schroeder Shenanigans in 2nd  who have shared take-aways from the sessions they’ve attended. Not only that, but also have given amazing inspiration to all teacher to #findyourtribe! I highly recommend this form of social media because the possibilities are ENDLESSS!

                                            

    On another note, since I’m in the #teachersNOTinvegas club, my family and I are spending the week on a camping trip! In a few weeks I will be attending a conference from The Writing Academy. I’m super excited about all the awesome things we’re going to learn! Last month I had the opportunity to attend CAMT in Houston. It is a math conference and if you’ve never been, I definitely recommend going. Next year it will be held in San Antonio and I am definitely going to be there!

    Well, that’s a little update but I’ll be back in my room in a couple of weeks to start prepping for the upcoming school year (YAY!!)! I’ll be sure to share/update pictures of my classroom! Hope everyone is enjoying your summer!