Musings from a middle school reading specialist. I encourage my students to read, talk, write, and have fun!
I parent two amazing young-adult daughters with my husband of 30+ years.

June 9, 2015

One day left #SOL15

This was the picture my mom took in August after we worked in my classroom all day.  It's not really flattering, but it's an important picture.

I see hope, fear, exhaustion and excitement.  My first year in a classroom bigger than 8 x 8 feet.  A new adventure.

Tomorrow is the last day.

I still feel hope - will the kids remember the high points of this year?  Daily 5, field trips, making friends.

I still feel fear - did I do enough to prepare them for 2nd grade?  For college and careers?

I still feel exhaustion - teaching is a full-bodied, brain-draining profession.

I still feel excited.  Each morning is a new day, a fresh start.

Tomorrow is the last day.  It's been a year of roller coaster emotions.
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  1. Kathleen Neagle SokolowskiJune 9, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Happy last day! Love the drawings of Piggie and Gerald. One of the gifts of our profession, I think, is the chance for a new start each September ( or August depending on where you teach!) but saying goodbye is bittersweet. Wishing you a joyful last day!

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  2. AnonymousJune 9, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Have a great summer! I'm with you! I'm sure the students will be fine, and so will you! Jennifer Sniadecki

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