Elementary MC Observation
I was finally able to spend some time observing in an Elementary school. I really enjoyed seeing the children. The MS is someone that I know from my son attending this Elementary school and I already knew the kids loved to visit the MC because of this welcoming and caring MS. The MS is the epitome of what an elementary MS needs to aspire. Classes were steadily streaming into the MC throughout the morning hours. The MS read aloud to several classes - 3rd grade and up he read a chapter book and the younger students were treated to an excellent picture book. The set-up of an elementary MC is quite different from a middle or high-school MC. Because of the differing ability levels in an elementary school, there is a need for different sections - particularly a primary and secondary section which is further broken down into sections. Other than that difference, the day-to-day administrative duties of an elementary MS are similar to those of the other levels and that is to focus on the needs of the students! This was a great experience and one I highly enjoyed. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly and I could tell the students and teacher genuinely felt welcome at this MC.
