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It's that time of the school year.
I'm looking forward to spring break. It's been a long, long winter. A week away from the daily school routine to be at home with my girls and a long visit with my parents.
But this is the time of year when I also start to worry. After spring break, there are only two months left of school.
I start thinking about all that I still want to do this school year. I wonder if I helped get the right books in the right hands. I question whether my students will keep reading. I think about what conversations I still want to have with them.
I worry if I have done enough. Yet, there is good news --
There is so much that we can celebrate. And I still have two more months of school left to do what I want and need to do.
Great positive thinking. Push those nagging "what if" thoughts to the back of your mind. Looking forward to our visit (praying for no snow and warmer temps). Love ya, Mom
ReplyDeleteAt the beginning of the year, we think there's lots of time, but in a blink it's gone. We wonder where did the year go? I know you've been filling the minds of your students will lots of great strategies. Enjoy your break and finish strong!
ReplyDeleteStay focused on Spring Break, Michelle - you've earned it !
ReplyDeleteSpring break helps, but in my work with teachers, we all realize how few weeks are left, and now with conferences coming, time to make those final goals. I hope your break will give a much needed R & R, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteMy spring break has been this week and it has been a nice reprieve. I think great teachers always have that "worry" about not getting everything done. I hope these next few days go by quickly for you and you enjoy your break with your girls and your parents.
ReplyDeleteSpring break comes at the perfect time. It is the refueling before the final push. It is when I can sit on the couch with my boys while they play video games and I chart out the rest of the year. It is when I say, "enough" and we all go the beach to walk or run and look for sand dollars. It is when I look at which students have "grown" this year, and who is yet to jump on board. And then I try to decide of those kids who I can truly help by the end of the year- it is always sad to know there are a few that no matter what I do, they will continue to struggle and avoid the hard work on their end. There is not much more I can do for them. And that is when I go back outdoors with my boys and try and enjoy the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteAck! Don't underestimate your superpowers when it comes to books and readers. You rule! I can't wait to see the great zooming growth in April and May! :)
ReplyDeleteShow me a teacher who doesn't panic for a moment two months before the end of a school year. Maybe these teachers exist but I have not seen any. I like your final two sentences. Positive.
ReplyDeleteYou do start worrying at this time of year . . . but the outcome is always the same . . . you got books in the right hands . . .and I am quite sure you go above and beyond what you "can" do! Stop worrying and go and enjoy the time with your parents and the girls! ;-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear I am not the only one. I have a second grade group that I worry and worry and owrr about…
ReplyDeleteI understand.
ReplyDeleteI get sad about saying goodbye too.