At this point in the school year, kids are tired. We're tired. Patience? Not sure where it went. We feel like everyone is shutting down. But yesterday, as my sophomores were practicing their performance event for the EOC, many of them legitimately tried - some taking close to the whole hour - even though it was "just a tutorial." So, sophomores...THANK YOU.
This week hasn't been a cakewalk for anyone. It's all too easy to see only the negative. You gave me the boost I didn't know I needed. Every day, I try to soak up the last moments in class with all of you before you move on. Most of you have been in my class for two years straight. We have driven each other crazy on many occasions. You were integral in developing the vision for our classroom's flexible learning environment. Remember our "family meetings" a year ago when we brainstormed about what our classroom, and our school, could be? You talked about what would help you be more comfortable in school. You all helped make that classroom transformation happen. So, sophomores, THANK YOU. Your conversations during class were much more meaningful this year. You put yourselves on the line and actually talked about MATH...something that didn't happen last year. You teamed up and helped each other understand concepts on many occasions. You also helped create the kind of environment where we weren't afraid to laugh, to debate, or to shed tears together...and we did those three things on countless occasions. So, sophomores...THANK YOU. I love all of you dearly. We've all learned so much about ourselves and each other over the past two years. I love the fact I'll get to see some of you in our new resource room next year...but I'm feeling that sentimental little tug on my heart strings, and I can't believe we only have a little over three weeks of school left. Make the most of the next few weeks. Know that I want you to do well and finish strong...and also know that you are more than a test score, and test scores are not indicative of your future success. Be your best...and don't settle for anything less than that. Sincerely, Mrs. Whitt P.S. - Juniors in my "sophomore" classes...this includes you too!! :)
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