Ending With a Bang!

The end is here.  I think everyone's emotions are on the tip of their fingers.  We are a little tired...a little stressed...a little emotional...

What we put into these last few days will definitely equal what our students give to us.  Finish strong...keep the lid on the pot...teach until the last day.  BUT...have fun...celebrate all they (and you) have learned this year.  Use this time to reflect on what went well and what you need to tweak for next year.  

Check out this short blog on ending the year right.  I love how she says that "the end of the year is really the beginning of the next year" (I also love how she talks about PURGING!  You know me...if you haven't used it this year or the last year...THROW IT AWAY!).  What you do now is helping setting up how you will begin the 2016-2017 school year.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/get-start-end-your-school-year-right-elena-aguilar

On another note:

Thank you to all of you for your support, encouragement, and dedication not only to me, but to your fellow staff members and our students.  You make this a GREAT place to be.  I know days can be tough, but having this "family" to lean on allows us all to battle through.  You make this school a great place to go to and to work.  Thank you.  I wish you relaxation and fun this summer!

Our First Teacher

I don't think it is a coincidence that Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day are back to back.  The first teacher we have all know is our Mom.  From learning to clap, talk, walk, she was the person there to help and cheer you along the way.  Did you know that $21 billion is spent on gifts on Mother's Day?  They say the average person spend over $175 on this day.  Wow.

We are assigned to the task of "mother" to many of our students.  We wipe away tears.  We tie shoes.  We give those pep talks to help keep them going on.  For some students, we may be that only person who does that for them.  

Keep up the good work!  And be sure to tell your Mom thank you...and that you love her.  If your Mom is your angel...do the same thing.

P&G has come out with another great video about Moms in time for their special day and the Rio Olympics.  In looking at the video, take note of how as a teacher you do and say many of the same things as these Moms.