Taylor+Kelleher

Week of November 12th I had the chance to work with each of the kids this week. I participated in each of their groups during the cooking class. With the boys I had the opportunity to make french fries. We had to cut up the potatoes and mix different things with them. Kyle seemed to really enjoy the end result. With the girls we made popcorn balls which was a lot of fun. Next week they are having a Thanksgiving feast which they have started to make differnt pies for. They all seem to be pretty excited to make food for other people in hopes that they will like their cooking. I am still learning each of their personalities and can not wait to see what the rest of the year has in store for me with working with them.

Week of November 26th I did not get the opportunity to cook with them this week because we spent a lot on the Thanksgiving feast. It was exciting to get to see everyone upon returning and listening to what each of them had done over break since Mrs. Powers said it is good for them to know how to talk about stuff like this for when they are working. They need to know what to is appopriate to tell and and how long they should talk about it. It was funny to listen to Patrick because all he talked about before he left for break was about how he was getting pizza for Thanksgiving dinner and come to find out he did not have it. So he said her "starved" alll day.

Week of December 3rd Last we started cooking again. We made egg burritos with them. John did not want to eat it so he made his for me. Every few minutes why I was eating it he kept asking me if he had cooked it right and if I liked it. Cathys back! It was exciting to get to see her again since it has been a while since she has been back. I have got to say this is my favorite class to go to each day. Each student brightens my day.

Week of December 10th They are all so excited to be leaving for break in a few days and they all can not wait to see what they will be getting for Christmas. I am really going to miss seeing them over the break. But it will be fun when we come back to hear and see all the new things they have gotten for Christmas. We cooked a little this week and I helped Lea, John, and Patrick with their packets and cooking.

Week of January 7th This week i got to have an extra period in the class with them. It was fun getting to see what other types of things they do through out the day. I got the opportunity to help Patrick with his reading and sight words. He did a very good job. I have never seen him actually agree to doing more then what he had to to. But he had no problem going over his sight words more then once and even ready many stories in his packet.

Week of January 14th We celebrated Mrs, Adams birthday this week. The kids made her cupcakes with strawberry icing. This was Kyles last week here. It was very sad to say bye to him but hopefully he will come back and walk with us for graduation in may!

Week of January 21st. I only got to see them once this week because of the way the schedual was. It was sad not having Kyle in the room this week. I realized with working with them that I want to work with high school level people. I really enjoy going into their class everyday and getting to work with them, They can always put a smile on face. Everyday I get to hear from Lea about the puppies and when shes is going to get them and what she has bought for them. I cant wait to see what else we do this year and what else we cook.

Week of January 29th This week was the start of a new marking period. Now Katherine is also peer tutoring during the foods class. Lea still is no stop talking about this puppy and telling all different names she wants to name it. It really cute how excited she gets over it.

Week of February 4th This week all Lea talked about was the puppy and all of the new thing she was going to buy for her. I really enjoy getting to work with all of them. They really are a great group. I have to say this is one of my favorite classes. I loving getting to see each of their very different personalities.

Week of February 11th Lea finally got the puppy!! She couldn't have been any more excited to talk about it. For cooking class we celebrated Valentines day by making pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries. Which was Mrs. Adams idea. They all seemed very eager to make and eat them! Patrick basically ate his all in one bite.

Week of February 19th This week we started of with talking about or weekend and reading news to you. Patrick was not to happy about that. We then made guacamole dip and used a ton of onions in it! Everyone seemed to like it except Patrick and Becca but that wasnt not very suprising for the fact they dont like most foods they make. Friday they made some kind of bark and they had to do it all as a group with no help from peer tutors or teachers. It was funny to see how many of them just had a seat and let Emily do everything.

Week of February 25th Being with these kids really shows me that this is what I want to do after college. They are a great group andI feel that they give me a lot of practice. This has got to be my favorite class of the day. I enjoy working with each of them.

Week of March 4th Friday was Katherines birthday and she wanted strawberry cheescake. They all seemed like they enjoyed making them and were very excited to celebrate her birthday with her. It was very quiet and calm this week since Patrick was in Disney all week. Lea is still talking no stop about her puppy rosebud. And lately she always sees me in the hallway and runs up to me to say hi.

Week of March 11th It was St Patricks day this week. We read news to you this week Patrick wasnt too excited to the fact he hates reading. Its funny to help him read because he just throws in any word he wants when im helping him.

Week of March 18th I didnt get to see them this week due to being sick.

Week of March 25th This week we made pretzels! They turned out very good. Everyone did very well with helping out with the prep of everything. I did not get the chance to help them with shaping them. But they made mine in the chape of a T for me. They all seemed excited to have the four day weekend this week. I am also so proud of Lea for losing her first pound this week!!

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Week April 8th This week I did not really get to see the kids. But when I did we made smoothies. But this did not turn out to well. Mrs. Powers and I almost set a blender on fire it started to smoke and the room smelled very bad.

Week April 15th I only saw them once this week because of the half days and their field trip. They had to make food for the staff for their meeting. And then they made wraps for their field trip.

Week of April 22nd This was the week of the dance. I had a lot of fun helping the kids with preparing the fruit dip and the fruit salad. Honestly I didn't think I would of had as much fun as I did at the dance. I met a lot of great people who I have never met before. And had a lot of fun dancing with the kids. All in all I have got to say throughout my four years in high school this was they best dance I got the chance to go to. They all taught me something that night and it was to let loose and just to be myself and no one was judging me and I love all of them for that.

Week of April 29th On Monday I brought in a picture of Pat to add to the wall at first he was not to happy with me about it but later I don't really think it bothers him. I even kind of think he thinks it is funny as well. This was also the week of the special Olympics that's I did not get to attend and I am still pretty upset about it. But I am glad they all did well and had a fun and beautiful day. Hopefully I will get to attend next year and maybe get to see them compete.

Week of May 6th Honestly since I am so lazy with my journals I don't remember what happened this week but I must say it was probably something fun and we probably made something good to eat. It must have involved Fernando and I tickling Pat so that he laughed like a girl and almost hit or knocking someone or something over.

Week of May 13th Its getting closer to the end of the year and I am mixed with both happy and sad feelings. I am more then excited to graduate. But at the same I feel that I have become close to all of them and I am going to be sad to say goodbye. This is the only class I do not dread going to everyday. I love working with and getting to know each and everyone of them. I wish I would have started peer tutoring earlier because I feel like I didn't have enough time with them. But the only thing to look forward to is hopefully getting to visit next year during my breaks.

Week of May 19th So this week I gave out my invitations to my graduation party. A lot of them gave me hugs and told me they would miss me. Hopefully most of them can come so at least I will get to see them one more time before I leave for college. But Pat can not come but he gave me money which I must add as he told me it was his hard earned money and he informed me that I must spend it wisely. And the Fernando gave me a bracelet and wrote me a note and I must say that when I read it again for the second time at home it did make me tear up a little it was very sweet.