I just received a comment from a former student, on a blog from the previous year (regarding the American Math Challenge and World Math Day). It said, simply, "I miss school."
And you know what? I do, too. I enjoy my time off, of course, but I also love my job. I like the environment of "school" and being in "official" places of learning (though learning is a 24/7 activity). I guess that's why I became a teacher.
"I miss school." That's a moving statement. On a personal level, it makes me feel good, since I hope it means that I was able to make that student enjoy her time in my class. On a more general level, it's encouraging to hear that from a student in the middle of summer! Most kids, and a lot of school employees, would be more concerned with the upcoming demise of summer.
So, thanks for that comment, and for the fact that you came back to our class site! And to all my former students, I hope to hear from you in the future, and I hope you check back with me and the class site. I will do my best to keep you posted as to what's going on. And remember, once a Mustang, always a Mustang!! Come by and see me. You know where I'm at. . . .
p.s. To the comment maker, don't forget to enjoy the last of your summer, and have a great 7th grade. I hope to see you and hear about it.
And you know what? I do, too. I enjoy my time off, of course, but I also love my job. I like the environment of "school" and being in "official" places of learning (though learning is a 24/7 activity). I guess that's why I became a teacher.
"I miss school." That's a moving statement. On a personal level, it makes me feel good, since I hope it means that I was able to make that student enjoy her time in my class. On a more general level, it's encouraging to hear that from a student in the middle of summer! Most kids, and a lot of school employees, would be more concerned with the upcoming demise of summer.
So, thanks for that comment, and for the fact that you came back to our class site! And to all my former students, I hope to hear from you in the future, and I hope you check back with me and the class site. I will do my best to keep you posted as to what's going on. And remember, once a Mustang, always a Mustang!! Come by and see me. You know where I'm at. . . .
p.s. To the comment maker, don't forget to enjoy the last of your summer, and have a great 7th grade. I hope to see you and hear about it.
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