Teacher Appreciation Week Mrs. Taylor. She was my first and third-grade teacher. I remember her as old. I remember her as kind. I remember her as setting high standards. I also remember spending a lot of time in with her at recess so she could help me. I remember scaring her when I did cartwheels on top of the monkey …
What scares a teacher…
As a teacher for many years there are certain things that strike fear into my heart…below is a short list 1. When you get the email from a parent that says lice in the subject line 2. Dealing with hot lunch money. 3. When a parent says the child was not feeling well this morning but I sent them anyway… …
Eight weeks of a teachers summer
School is finished. A teacher has 8 weeks to recharge and prepare for the coming year. Week 1~End of year reports done. Exhaustion takes over and you sleep for a week! via GIPHY Week 2~Finally rejuvenated you hit the beach! via GIPHY Week 3~You pay for spending too much time in the sun! via GIPHY Week 4~Catch up on those household …
End of year letter to my students…
Here we are. Three weeks away from summer. I am sure your minds are filled with all sorts of adventures you will have. Trips planned. Playdates. Staying up late. Swimming. Good old summer fun! Well, before you all leave I want to encourage you with this little note. To the student with his nose in a book. Keep reading my …
A flower in a jar…
This week is teacher appreciation week. I have the privilege of teaching in a small Christian school. I have a class of 4th graders that are amazing. Little minds that will become leaders, lawyers, mechanics, moms, dads, nurses, police officers…who knows? I have taught for many years and each year holds its own challenges and blessings. This year is no …
National School Choice Week…
This week is National School Choice Week! “NSCW recognizes all K-12 options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. Started in 2011, NSCW is now the world’s largest annual celebration of opportunity in education. Over the past seven years, there have been more than 58,000 NSCW events planned across the country …
