Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Stuff That Makes It All Worth It


          As I sit at my desk at the school at 11pm trying to finish grading essays and tests, this is mixed in with it. He isn't the best student, and like most 7th grade boys he can be a wild man in class. Still, that doesn't invalidate the encouragement. I'll take it where I can get it.

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  1. brush that dirt off your shoulder.

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  2. There's something about this that reallllly got me. You're the man.

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  3. What a great note. I might go for a grammar sandwich next week.

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  4. As a teacher, that is the best thing you could possibly hear! I was moved when he talked about you showing mercy and love to them. Grammar schmammar, you are teaching them what really counts!

    - Julie

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