Wow! It's hard to believe that my third year of teaching 5th grade is over. All in all it seemed to go quickly, though at times I thought it would never end!
We all have those times (right around the end of January) where the school year starts to lag, but then it picks right up and you can't believe how time has flown! In some ways it was a tough year; my only wish this year was that parents knew and understood that teachers' best interests lie solely with the students. I always tell my students to make sure they tell Mom and Dad the WHOLE truth, because I will ALWAYS be honest with them. I make plenty of mistakes and will always own those mistakes; I think that's one of the ways to be a role model for my students. In the same way, I want students to take responsibility for their mistakes and actions. Teachers do NOT come to school each day thinking about how they can pick on their students, trust me! We wouldn't become teachers if that is how we thought or felt. But we do try to teach your children about accountability and respect so they can be successful throughout school and the rest of their lives. Please remember that I care about your children, and that is why I have high expectations for them. <3
Thank goodness for summer break!
We all have those times (right around the end of January) where the school year starts to lag, but then it picks right up and you can't believe how time has flown! In some ways it was a tough year; my only wish this year was that parents knew and understood that teachers' best interests lie solely with the students. I always tell my students to make sure they tell Mom and Dad the WHOLE truth, because I will ALWAYS be honest with them. I make plenty of mistakes and will always own those mistakes; I think that's one of the ways to be a role model for my students. In the same way, I want students to take responsibility for their mistakes and actions. Teachers do NOT come to school each day thinking about how they can pick on their students, trust me! We wouldn't become teachers if that is how we thought or felt. But we do try to teach your children about accountability and respect so they can be successful throughout school and the rest of their lives. Please remember that I care about your children, and that is why I have high expectations for them. <3
Thank goodness for summer break!