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Middle School kids are such an interesting mix of child and growing up.....and the ways that they try to express themselves are very touching and entertaining. Where I work there is a very high poverty rate and I don't usually get (or expect) much in the way of Christmas gifts or end of the year gifts from students like suburban teachers get. Here is my list this year. I'll let you guess what my favorite is:
- a traditional Christmas card from a student who has been homeschooled until this year.
- A box of candy that had two 'layers' or 2 wrapped sections. One was given to me, and one to another teacher.
- A thank you note that said "thank you for calling my mom. I was mad at you but that was just what I needed to get back on track and turn things around. I'm doing so much better now" I actually teared up a little!
- A candy cane
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Middle School kids are such an interesting mix of child and growing up.....and the ways that they try to express themselves are very touching and entertaining. Where I work there is a very high poverty rate and I don't usually get (or expect) much in the way of Christmas gifts or end of the year gifts from students like suburban teachers get. Here is my list this year. I'll let you guess what my favorite is:
Thank you for calling my mom! How amazing is that? You'll never forget that note, I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteI think you are right. When I have a bad day I need to remember that. That's why we are doing this job!
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