First Day of School
Today is the first day of school for most kids in our area. This weekend I could feel the buzz, as the Wal-Mart & Target shelves were empty from the mad frenzy that is that first day.
Being so far removed now, I reminisced over my childhood experiences. Last year I remember shopping with a friend for school bags for her children and wondering what it feels like to hold the keys to someone’s education in your hand. Elementary school specifically was such a huge part of ones development. You can go from being the “smart” kid the “Dunce” in the matter of one year. Since you usually travel with the same group of kids through High School, these stigmas can be hard to shake. I remember the first day of school in 3rd grade when I had Ms. McDonald, who just so happened to be the hottest teacher at the school. My best Friend Jason was in the class too. It was awesome. That year was so much fun as I listened to every word that came from Ms. McD’s mouth. I can honestly think back as that as my first school hood crush… (ask me later and I will tell you a funny story about that). That year went by so fast and I learned so much. Much of my development as a “smart kid” started there as I began to accelerate much more rapidly and eventually would end up in the gifted program in 7th grade.
My friend’s son is starting third grade today. He was excited for school as I was back in the day. Ah, the cycle continues, as I am sure he is set for some fun times. The pressures on the faculty and staff today seem unfair as too much attention is being played on the fcat and not enough on the development of well-rounded children. I think too many kids are falling onto the “dunce” category just because they do not test well, and now that is the only focus of schools so they do not loose any funding….This is a vicious cycle.
As I was very close to becoming a teacher it makes me wonder what I would be doing this morning as I am about to get ready for my chosen profession… Would I be getting kids ready to play instruments…. Sad that this was my life for 15yrs and now it is so far away. Funny…
So, my hat is off to all you teachers who are making the world a better place by shaping the lives of so many children. If by chance you are the “hot” teacher in school… Thank you, thank you, thank you!! To all of my parents, May God show you patients and understanding as you guide your children through the educational journey of life. To all the shorties out there… My prayers are for you right now.
Being so far removed now, I reminisced over my childhood experiences. Last year I remember shopping with a friend for school bags for her children and wondering what it feels like to hold the keys to someone’s education in your hand. Elementary school specifically was such a huge part of ones development. You can go from being the “smart” kid the “Dunce” in the matter of one year. Since you usually travel with the same group of kids through High School, these stigmas can be hard to shake. I remember the first day of school in 3rd grade when I had Ms. McDonald, who just so happened to be the hottest teacher at the school. My best Friend Jason was in the class too. It was awesome. That year was so much fun as I listened to every word that came from Ms. McD’s mouth. I can honestly think back as that as my first school hood crush… (ask me later and I will tell you a funny story about that). That year went by so fast and I learned so much. Much of my development as a “smart kid” started there as I began to accelerate much more rapidly and eventually would end up in the gifted program in 7th grade.
My friend’s son is starting third grade today. He was excited for school as I was back in the day. Ah, the cycle continues, as I am sure he is set for some fun times. The pressures on the faculty and staff today seem unfair as too much attention is being played on the fcat and not enough on the development of well-rounded children. I think too many kids are falling onto the “dunce” category just because they do not test well, and now that is the only focus of schools so they do not loose any funding….This is a vicious cycle.
As I was very close to becoming a teacher it makes me wonder what I would be doing this morning as I am about to get ready for my chosen profession… Would I be getting kids ready to play instruments…. Sad that this was my life for 15yrs and now it is so far away. Funny…
So, my hat is off to all you teachers who are making the world a better place by shaping the lives of so many children. If by chance you are the “hot” teacher in school… Thank you, thank you, thank you!! To all of my parents, May God show you patients and understanding as you guide your children through the educational journey of life. To all the shorties out there… My prayers are for you right now.
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