We have committees at the end of the year and we always give thanks to all of those who have helped us have a successful year. So a group of kids spearhead thank you letters; they have everyone write them, they gather them, bind them and present them. This year though they presented one to me as well; a complete surprise and one that has left me a little teary eyed. So what were some favorite comments?
And so that's why I teach...- I like it a lot because you are not strict but don't let kids fool around like my bus driver.
- I sometimes have been thinking I did bad but you made me feel much better.
- My family and I will miss you...I babysit.
- The most interesting part of my blogging experience was that people on the other side of the Earth ask questions that people in America think everyone must know the answer [to].
- Thank you for not trying to bore us in class...
- Thank you for criticizing me but not being mean about it.
- You have inspired me to want to become a teacher.
- You cared about the class and what we wanted...
- Thank you for helping and believing in me...
- I will miss you the most
May your final days with your students be filled with stories and laughter, and perhaps a tear shed in private or public.
