Then There Was Today
Tonight was Open House. 7 out of 12 kids and their parents showed up. This is the best turnout I have ever had! I loved watching the kids show their parents their projects and things they have worked so hard on all year. Things were going well, just like any other Open House might go, until something happened that I will remember for a long time.
I have taught this certain group of 5 kids for 3 years now, and as we approach summer, I am thinking more and more of having to send these children on to their next teacher. I am realizing how difficult this will be for me.
Tonight at Open House, a Mom of one of my students I have had for 3 years approached me with a book in her hands. She said, " I bought you a book at the book fair tonight." "Oh, how sweet! Thank you!" I said. She continued, "I wanted to get you this book because it reminds me so much of A. (Her son) I wanted you to have it so you can always remember him because I know he will always remember you. You have been such a wonderful teacher this past three years and we will miss you so much. Thank you for all you for all you have done for A."
I was incredibly touched by this gesture and by her kind and thoughtful words.
There are days when I feel like I am getting nowhere or accomplishing nothing.
Then There Was Today
And tomorrow is looking pretty good too!
Last week was teacher appreciation week. My students got me a variety of gift cards. Do you see the one for Home Depot? Randy was pretty excited about that! :)
