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| Thu, 06-08-2006 - 10:05pm |
I made it through the last day of school. It is always hard for me because I miss my kids so much over the summer. I get sappy and with the way I've been crying lately, it was pretty hard to keep it together today.
I have such a great group of kids. I had 12 kids in my class this year: three second grade, eight first grade and one kindergarten student. I had all but two of them last year. I will have all but one of them again next year. I will be with this group of kids until they leave our school in 6th grade. We have more of a family situation than a class- they are my kids. We get to see most of the parents on a daily basis so we are able to build a very strong working and personal relationship with them. Most of the parents are very involved in their child's education and support us both in that classroom and outside. It is not "taboo" for us to "mingle" with the parents outside of school so we get to know them on more of a personal level that way, too.
Next year I will have second, third and fifth grades. The new fifth grade student used to come to our school until first grade- we didn't have an elementary program when he left and now he is coming back. I will also have a new third grade student who has never been in our school. He came to visit twice to familiarize himself with the students and the classroom.
It is such a pleasure to see these kids learn. They are so amazing! It is a really talented group of kids who get along very well. We have some "sibling rivalry" issues- I call them that because these kids have been together so long (some 5 years now) that they are more like siblings than classmates, but for the most part it is a wonderful environment.
The gifts I got today sent a very strong message that I am supported in my efforts and the parents appreciate what I am doing for their children in my classroom. It is hard for me to accept a compliment, but I am really touched by their generosity. I even got a wonderful note from one of the parents saying they are so pleased their child is in my class. Three of the kids also wrote notes saying I am the best teacher. Again, I just love my kids!!!
Thanks for letting me share!
Peg

Peg
I think that's great what you are doing with the kids and it feels so good when they show appreciation.
God could not be everywhere, so
Hi Donna,
I work at a Montessori school. Last year was our first year for an elementary program. I will keep moving up with the older kids and then stay grades 3-6. I really enjoy the program. I would love to have my ds (8) be in the program (ADHD/Asperger's) but there is no way I could be his teacher...I love him but I don't think I could be his teacher.
It's a really nice program and the kids get very individualized educations.
I hope you find a good placement for your dd. It's hard to fit kids into a public school setting when they have special needs...we struggle every year with ds.
Peg
Kelli,
Thanks for the reply. I agree that hearing praise from family is not quite the same- it's almost like they are obligated to say those things LOL. That is the one thing I love about this board. We get to "know" each other and support each other and for me, it is very comforting to know you guys are here and understand- my family tries to understand or they just dismiss my symptoms. There are things I can say to you guys that I would never say to anyone else except maybe my tdoc...
I don't know where those last few sentences came from...but my point is "thanks".
Peg
I called on one this morning, they are sending information...was going to call some others...made the mistake of telling dd what I was thinking...she is so po'd at me right now....which in turn makes me very po'd.
ugh...they don't get it.
God could not be everywhere, so
Donna,
Sorry your dd had such a negative reaction. My ds doesn't get when I am trying to help him out either. It stinks to be in that position. I hope that you can find something that suits her well and she is happy with. We have TSS with ds all day at school and that allows him to be in the regular class most of the time. He leaves to do major writing assignments and when he needs a break from the chaos and stimulation.
I don't know what private schools cost in your area, but our school is pretty pricey: $5700/year. That may not be a lot to some, but it is huge for us. That is the other reason ds doesn't come to my school...we could never afford it.
Anyway, good luck trying to work things out.
Peg