Happy Last Day of School
The end of the year is, at least for me, a time of mixed
emotions. I’m always relieved when I don’t have to plan another lesson for a
few weeks, or grade another essay, or look at another project rubric. I’m sad
to see the relationships that many of us have built go walking out the door.
I’m proud of the people many of you have become during our 10 months together.
Like any relationship, we’ve had our ups and downs. Sometimes I’ve wanted to
strangle each of you (some of you more than others). I’m sure some of you feel
the same way about me. However, no matter how I have felt about you. No matter
if I’m sad to see you go, or if I will enjoy seeing you walk away (even if it’s
with a miracle “D-“), I am proud of you. You (all of you, at least once) have
made me laugh. All of you have caused me to question my decision to become a
teacher. All of you have redirected my focus at least once. On my worst days,
some of you have given me a push to be the teacher I should be. Without knowing
it, you are the fuel that I need. You are the inspiration for lessons and
lectures. You will be the subject of future blog posts and the protagonist of
campfire stories. You will be the punchline of jokes and the memories that warm
my cold, black heart in future. I may forget your name, your face may one-day
lack the youthfulness you possessed in room 639, but I will remember you, as a
class. As a collective group of brilliant, funny, and somewhat aloof
individuals, you will be remembered.
At the end of each year I usually read each of my classes a
book. It’s a classic. Written by Dr. Seuss. He manages to say in a few pages,
what I fail to communicate to you in an entire year. Even though I am unable to
be there with you now, I wanted to make sure I got to read this to you. You deserve it. I owe it to you, and you owe
it to yourself to listen carefully, and quietly contemplate the meaning of the
words. Also, I suggest getting this book yourself and revisiting it if you feel
you are losing your way.
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In all serious. I love you guys.
#wearenotfriendsbutiamheretosupportyou
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