Jun 04 2008
Change
It seems like forever since I’ve written anything on the blog! When I returned to school, we jumped right into reviewing for the SOL reading test. Then we had a week of tests followed by all of those things needed to close out the different subject areas for the school year. You guys have worked very hard finishing up your graded activities. I was very impressed with your book reports as they were both creative and well written.
Change is not always a good thing for everyone involved in it. For instance, Mrs. Matthews has decided to retire this year. That change is a really good one for her. She will be able to travel and visit with her grandchildren more often than last year. However, for me, it’s not such a great change. She and I have shared children and ideas for the last seventeen years. I almost feel like she’s deserting me since I’m not ready or old enough to retire yet! I just can’t imagine what it will be like to teach here without her.
SO…. I’ve decided I need to make a change of my own. Next school year I will be leaving Olive Branch, my home for the past nineteen years, and will move to Churchland Elementary. I will still be teaching fifth grade, but my primary responsibility will be teaching reading.
The time is right for everyone to make new beginnings. You guys and girls will be starting a new school year in a new grade. Mrs. Matthews will begin a new phase in her life where she can pamper herself and her family. I, too, will be starting again in a new school, but Olive Branch students and staff will always be a part of my family. I wish the best of luck to all of you.
With much love,
Mrs. Daniels
Oh Great Colleague:
(1) I have a teacher in my other bldg. is going to start blogging with her class and we’re following your example. My colleage, R., is helping us in the endeavor. Your hard work is being multiplied in other classes, thanks to your great example!
(2) I’ve started baking cakes to increase the happy level–it’s working.
We need more people in this world like you,
Brian
I can’t tell you how much I miss talking to you! I’m glad that others are trying blogging. It really is a very easy way to get your kids writing. I have started blogging with my homeroom, but will add others as they earn the privelege! I’ll be starting Wikis with all of them; each class will have its own. This should be a real experience. Your colleague, R, is once again responsible, bless her soul. She truly makes me expand as a teacher, which is a very good thing.
I haven’t started cakes yet because I’m still swamped with settling in and back to school yucky paperwork. Cakes will come soon!!
Give my love to Mary.