tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post3188118326565326844..comments2023-11-02T08:36:58.347-05:00Comments on Simplicity in the Suburbs: The End of School as We Know It.simplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11276604958243463666noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-29751299506159357942007-06-03T10:36:00.000-05:002007-06-03T10:36:00.000-05:00what a beautiful story samara! my last day of sch...what a beautiful story samara! my last day of school is wednesday and i'm thinking i might be a little more like M's teacher who is crying as her students leave for the summer. <BR/><BR/>i've had a wonderful year with my class and selfishly don't want ANY of them to move onto 5th. i've enjoyed everyday with these kiddos and have prayed all year long that i will be a positive role model to them. it's hard to watch the 22 kids that i've tried to love unconditionally all year, walk out the door for the last time. <BR/><BR/>i now know that summer breaks are necessary for teachers so that they can let go of their current class and rejuvinate so they can love the incoming class all over again. <BR/><BR/>it is quite a unique opportunity that i am so thankful for! i'm sure that M is one of those students that teachers dream of!seshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644428886524709074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-76636266627636009612007-06-02T06:11:00.000-05:002007-06-02T06:11:00.000-05:00I equate the last day of school when I was a kid t...I equate the last day of school when I was a kid to letting the calves out of the barn after being cooped all winter. The calves use to just dance around the barnyard kicking up their heels to finally be free!!! Hope they have an enjoyable summer with mom...as I am sure they will!Doughnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00100398955132921465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-27760011951214186602007-06-01T14:42:00.000-05:002007-06-01T14:42:00.000-05:00Well I remember "just a few days ago it seems" sev...Well I remember "just a few days ago it seems" several girls who were not very happy when school was over........ <BR/>Love you all<BR/>Daddio'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-3048688367338482552007-05-31T21:20:00.000-05:002007-05-31T21:20:00.000-05:00Wonderful! We love school and especially those sp...Wonderful! We love school and especially those special teachers that sometimes only come around one time. Congratulations to both on a successful year of school. May you both continue to learn always. NanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-35319045404056986852007-05-31T20:13:00.000-05:002007-05-31T20:13:00.000-05:00Congrat's T and M on your last day of school, Enjo...Congrat's T and M on your last day of school, Enjoy your summer vacation. I hope to see you all soon. H your turn is coming. <BR/>Love you all <BR/>Auntie LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-19311099653906454222007-05-31T17:44:00.000-05:002007-05-31T17:44:00.000-05:00happy last day of school T and M. Ours is tomarrow...happy last day of school T and M. Ours is tomarrow.<BR/>Sarahcharishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819140616833395500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-60284724209732542182007-05-31T17:31:00.000-05:002007-05-31T17:31:00.000-05:00reading this had ME nearly in tears! what a precio...reading this had ME nearly in tears! what a precious story. you should print it out and tuck it away somewhere for m to read years from now. i bet she'll appreciate your account of it.<BR/><BR/>when i was in third grade i had mrs. jackson as my teacher and loved her beyond words. i looked her up and contacted her a few years ago to tell her that in all of my years as a student, she was the best teacher i'd ever had and a huge inspiration to me. <BR/><BR/>what significant roles teachers have in our lives - for better OR worse! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911197321063074394noreply@blogger.com