Hey guys,
So, yesterday I was interviewed by Mr. Simma for Monday's P-T Prime time to introduce me to the students as the new Elementary Principal for the Fall. I don't particularly like being on camera, I'm kind of awkward... you guys know that, but after the interview I was kind of emotional and I couldn't figure out why. I thought maybe it was just because I didn't interview well or felt like a dork doing it. I tossed and turned all night until it dawned on me around 3:30 this morning what was bothering me. I miss you guys. I miss school. I miss teaching. In the interview I said 6th Graders are just really big Kindergartners, LOL. You know its true, don't roll your eyes. But you're giant Kindergartners in wonderful ways. Like you still see the magic and fun in everything. You are pushing boundaries because you are growing into who you need to become. You are taking another step away from dependence on parents and teachers toward personal responsibility and autonomy just like you did in Kindergarten. I miss being around you weirdos everyday. I miss seeing you in the hallway. I miss kids asking me what book to read. I miss talking about stories we've read. I miss seeing you compete in Quizlet Live. I miss being there to watch you learn and grow. :) We didn't get closure... school just abruptly stopped so we didn't get to high-five, hall dance, hug, or just head nod good bye. I know you guys are struggling a little as well. We've talked about it in zoom meetings and I've seen it in some of your Tuesday responses... this being cooped up and away form each other is hard. I guess I just wanted you to know that it is hard for me too. So, hang in there. We are in this together. With 2 weeks left, let me go ahead and thank you for a great year. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the Sleepy Hollow play (I laugh every time I think of it! What fun!). I enjoyed discussing stories about the Gold Rush and Baseball.. but really talking about perspective and prejudice and what we can learn from these stories to make us better humans. I enjoyed reading "The Gift of the Magi" and "Lob's Girl" both have great endings... and I enjoyed watching as the emotion of those endings play across your face. I mean... was it Lob's spirit? A zombie dog? What even happened? LOL. Every year I have a hard time saying goodbye to my group... but this year I'm saying goodbye to the classroom as well. So, thanks for being the "last class" I teach. You are wonderful. You will do great things because you have greatness inside of you. I believe in you. And, I'll be across town next year if you need me. Until then, let's finish strong with two more weeks of putting in the work... not to be successful at 6th Grade... but to develop the self-discipline, grit, and initiative it takes to choose school work over fun at home. These traits will make you successful in life. It was never about the grade for me in class anyway
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AuthorI have been teaching now for 18 years. After being in Kinder, Pre-K, First, and Third Grades, this will be my 6th year in 6th Grade Reading. My husband, Bruce, teaches high school Algebra and is the head football coach here at Perkins-Tryon. Go Demons! We have three really great boys, Caden (19), Conner (17), and Callen (8), a chocolate lab named Zuzu, and a cat named Wally. Archives
April 2020
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