Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Last Goodbye
Well, Seniors, the moment you have all been waiting for is almost here! 15 Days until Graduation....
We have talked about a great many things this year in English class. Hopefully, some of it stuck, and it is my fondest wish that every kid in my class can say they learned something. I know that I pushed all of you to breaking points at times. I know that many of you were looking forward to an easy-peasy senior year...and then you got me. I also know that many of you didn't appreciate that too much, but regardless, you stuck it out and did what you needed to do. You have showed character, conviction and commitment on multiple occasions, and it has been my sincere pleasure being your per 1 and per 5/6 English IV teacher this year. I will not forget a single one of you, and I wish nothing but the best moments of your life from this point forward. I've lots more to say, but I will save that for my final OP. (By the way---Occasional papers anyone??)
So, for your last blog of senior year; yes, that's right, this is the LAST BLOG OF THE YEAR, I would like you to once again, reflect upon your year. Last week you talked about the best moments of all four years, now think specifically about this one. First, what will you remember most vividly about our class? What was the most important thing you learned, something that you will be able to take with you when you leave? And finally, is there anything you want to say as your enduring legacy to anyone this year? It doesn't matter who, or if they ever see it. What matters is that you say it and that it lives on forever. Maybe it's the secret crush you never had the nerve to talk to, maybe it's the old friend you fell out of contact with and miss, maybe it's a parent or guardian that you can't really talk to for whatever reason. Whatever and whoever it is...get it out now so you can really start your new lives with no old baggage!
We have talked about a great many things this year in English class. Hopefully, some of it stuck, and it is my fondest wish that every kid in my class can say they learned something. I know that I pushed all of you to breaking points at times. I know that many of you were looking forward to an easy-peasy senior year...and then you got me. I also know that many of you didn't appreciate that too much, but regardless, you stuck it out and did what you needed to do. You have showed character, conviction and commitment on multiple occasions, and it has been my sincere pleasure being your per 1 and per 5/6 English IV teacher this year. I will not forget a single one of you, and I wish nothing but the best moments of your life from this point forward. I've lots more to say, but I will save that for my final OP. (By the way---Occasional papers anyone??)
So, for your last blog of senior year; yes, that's right, this is the LAST BLOG OF THE YEAR, I would like you to once again, reflect upon your year. Last week you talked about the best moments of all four years, now think specifically about this one. First, what will you remember most vividly about our class? What was the most important thing you learned, something that you will be able to take with you when you leave? And finally, is there anything you want to say as your enduring legacy to anyone this year? It doesn't matter who, or if they ever see it. What matters is that you say it and that it lives on forever. Maybe it's the secret crush you never had the nerve to talk to, maybe it's the old friend you fell out of contact with and miss, maybe it's a parent or guardian that you can't really talk to for whatever reason. Whatever and whoever it is...get it out now so you can really start your new lives with no old baggage!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
A Senior Moment....
The countdown has begun. Two weeks til your finals and then...your future awaits.
Wow.
Well, before we move forward, let's look back. What was your favorite moment of each of your 4 years here at the Oak?
Simple, direct and honest. Everything a blog post should be!
(substantive response/50pts)
Wow.
Well, before we move forward, let's look back. What was your favorite moment of each of your 4 years here at the Oak?
Simple, direct and honest. Everything a blog post should be!
(substantive response/50pts)
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