I'm very proud of my students. They behaved as ladies and gentlemen, didn't complain about the long walk or the hunger pangs that we stabbing all of us, and were just generally great kids!!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Who Knew?
The junior high students, along with Mrs. Perry and I, and two moms went to the Gault Archaelogical Site near Salado today. It was an awesome adventure! It was tiring as we were on our feet and moving for about 3 hours. But we saw and learned some amazing things about the Native Americans who inhabited our land long before the white man ever set foot on it. Who knew that there is a mammoth 'kill site' less than 100 miles from Caldwell? Or that it's one of only 14 in North America? Who knew that archaelogists uncovered the foundation of what they believe to be the oldest permanent structure in North America less than 100 miles from Caldwell? I could go on and on but the fact is we visited an historically 'alive' site.
I'm very proud of my students. They behaved as ladies and gentlemen, didn't complain about the long walk or the hunger pangs that we stabbing all of us, and were just generally great kids!!
Thanks to the moms who went with us. It's always good to have them along.
I'm very proud of my students. They behaved as ladies and gentlemen, didn't complain about the long walk or the hunger pangs that we stabbing all of us, and were just generally great kids!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Encouragement
Students from first through eighth grade attended the Rachel's Challenge event at CHS a while back. That event encourages students to be positive influences to their peers. It was excellent and I'm glad that my students had the opportunity to attend.
One thing I am very proud of this year is how my students (first grade and junior high) encourage each other. They are excited when someone does well on a speed drill or a test and they say so. Sometimes in first grade there is clapping and cheering to go along with a 'well done'. Those kids are doing exactly what Rachel's Challenge encourages them to do!
I coach Maps, Graphs, and Charts for PSIA. Today I watched as two 'veterans' gave some time and coaching and encouragement to a student who is new to the competition. They were patient and kind and encouraging and I appreciate their willingness to share their expertise with others.
I watch our kids in chapel and other places as they help with the younger kids or console someone who is having a rough day. Not only are they living Rachel's Challenge, they are living the Golden Rule. They are an inspiration to me!
I'll be honest and say that I occasionally have bad days. Maybe I'm tired or a bit down and I can be a grouchy teacher but there is always a child or two or three who do something to lift me out of the doldrums of the day and make me appreciate once more the school where I teach, the people I work with, the students who come through my classes, and above all the God we all serve.
One thing I am very proud of this year is how my students (first grade and junior high) encourage each other. They are excited when someone does well on a speed drill or a test and they say so. Sometimes in first grade there is clapping and cheering to go along with a 'well done'. Those kids are doing exactly what Rachel's Challenge encourages them to do!
I coach Maps, Graphs, and Charts for PSIA. Today I watched as two 'veterans' gave some time and coaching and encouragement to a student who is new to the competition. They were patient and kind and encouraging and I appreciate their willingness to share their expertise with others.
I watch our kids in chapel and other places as they help with the younger kids or console someone who is having a rough day. Not only are they living Rachel's Challenge, they are living the Golden Rule. They are an inspiration to me!
I'll be honest and say that I occasionally have bad days. Maybe I'm tired or a bit down and I can be a grouchy teacher but there is always a child or two or three who do something to lift me out of the doldrums of the day and make me appreciate once more the school where I teach, the people I work with, the students who come through my classes, and above all the God we all serve.
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