Recently, I organized my hope chest, and came across my third grade report card. I loved school, and it was in third grade that I decided to become a teacher. As I looked at my grades, I couldn’t help but think that I could have done better. School came easy to me, and I was very well behaved, but I didn’t push myself to do my best. It wasn’t until much later in life that I became motivated as a student. It was very eye-opening for me as a parent and as a teacher. I was encouraged to do my best as a child, but I’m not sure if Best Effort was expected of me, so to speak.
Sometimes I wonder if my expectations are high enough for my own children, and other times, I wonder if they are too high. All I’ve managed to figure out is this: high or low, good or bad, my own kids usually meet my expectations. 🙂
When it comes to your children, I sometimes struggle with the same issues. I believe in them, and want them to learn as much as possible this year. I expect they will struggle with some lessons, and succeed with others. I expect them to try things on their own, and to ask for help when they need it. I expect them to try their best in all they do, and I expect some days they may not feel like doing that.
In any case, I expect they will all make us proud as they each make their own unique, personal journey through third grade. It is a privilege to experience their growth this year.
🙂 Make sure your child reads this: Starting in the New Year, we are no longer going to allow toys that spin or roll (Matchbox cars, Bakugan, Tek-Decks, etc…) to come to school. Though I have been known to ban toys all together, this year it seems the only ones that are out of hand are the ones that roll or spin. Thank you for your support.
🙂 We still need some drivers for our field trip to Cotuit Art Center on Tuesday, January 18th. Let me know if you have questions….
Laugh Out Loud,
Mrs. Brooks
Hi Mrs. Brooks.
I feel bad that your children are sick.
We all miss you.
We all feel bad that your kids are sick.
I feel so sorry that they are sick.
But today we had a snow day because of this storm.
The snow day has been fun, but it’s almost over.
But I hope you’re going to be here tommorrow.
From,
Alexis
Hi Alexis!
I totally miss all of you, too! Kendyl and Carson are finally better – it’s really sad when they are both so sick at the same time, but it’s good that they are finally BOTH better!
The snow day was fun, but I can’t wait to see all of you again tomorrow morning (even if it is only for a day).
Big hugs,
Love,
Mrs. Brooks