"I have grown to appreciate the task of helping children take better care of themselves, of each other, and of their classrooms. It's not a waste. It's probably the most enduring thing that I teach. In a world filled with global violence and threats of environmental devastation, where drugs and guns are easily available, learning to be more decent and to build caring communities is hardly a waste of time."
-Ruth Sydney Charney, Teaching Children to Care


"I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework."
-Lily Tomlin as "Edith Ann"

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Quotes and Notes of the Week

"Ms. Schadt, we're the only ones doing any work around here." -student helping me clean up after indoor recess (I gave him a Good Helper sticker for that one)

You can tell the kids are from the Northwest when they say...
"Ms. Schadt, is that a soy latte you're drinking again?"
"I know how to get to Canada. You go past Mt. Reindeer."
"Is that a frappachino?"
"It is drizzling. No, it's sprinkling."

Sweet note from a daughter to her parents:
"Dear Mom and Dad, I love you so much that when I am a mommy I want to live here with you. I love when you play with me."

Chaos erupts in the classroom with
"Ms. Schadt! She is kissing him! She kissed him four times!"

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Teacher Apprication Week


I am overwhelmed with the amount of kindness the kids and parents are bestowing upon me this week. The Parent Association has organized amazing breakfasts for each morning and assigned each day of the week a day to do something for your teacher (e.g. Monday was bring your teacher a flower day). I am so thankful for my class of 24 wonderful students. I have a renewed spirit for teaching with a bit more energy each morning after a delicious pastry and hot coffee.

This week I want to thank each of my former teachers; Each one inspiring me to dive into this profession in a different way. My mom tells the story of when I came home from kindergarten announcing I wanted to be teacher. My kindergarten report card stated how I would go around the room helping other kids with their projects. I don't really remember any of that, but I do know that from the time I can remember there was no doubt in my mind I wanted to teach. So THANK YOU teachers!