Sunscreen, beach towels and lazy mornings are giving way to new notebooks, sharp yellow pencils and alarm clocks set. Tomorrow my children and I return to school. Alex starts third grade, Megan begins first grade, and I return to teaching third grade. My new students do not arrive until Thursday but two days of meetings await.
Megan's teachers sent home a parent information form to fill out. One question was, "What do I hope for my child this year?" That got me thinking about both my children= and my students- and what I hope for us all this year. I will write this from the perspective of what I hope my children experience, knowing that what I wish for them is what I need to make happen for my own students.
So now I have my work cut out for me, with a list of all the things I need to do for my students, too! I wish us all a happy year and so much more.
6 Comments
9/3/2019 03:55:57 am
So many hopes wrapped up in a new school year. I hope all your hopes happen. Best wishes for a smooth start and a great year.
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Erika Victor
9/3/2019 04:34:23 am
It really does change when you are a parent. I know you are up to the challenge!
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Glenda Funk
9/3/2019 09:44:23 am
I always said I wanted to be the kind of teacher I want my children to have. It seemed as though I’d do fine if I could maintain that standard.
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9/3/2019 04:04:15 pm
So many hopes and dreams! I love your list. I’m inspired!
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9/3/2019 05:24:02 pm
This is a great list. Best wishes for a great new year for all of you!
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Brian Rozinsky
9/3/2019 07:25:48 pm
This is a powerful prism that you've re-purposed here. I hope you and your kids -- both by birth and by luck of the rostering draw -- see these worthy hopes realized.
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