tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1629736097625483610..comments2024-03-29T06:28:23.317-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: End of The Year GoodbyesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76764377221679130262013-05-21T10:33:14.384-06:002013-05-21T10:33:14.384-06:00Beautiful goodbye poem, Linda! Goodbyes are so bit...Beautiful goodbye poem, Linda! Goodbyes are so bitter-sweet, especially so in this case with a class that is in the throws of transition before the end of the year. Your words will hearten them. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91108051852540965462013-05-19T16:29:08.969-06:002013-05-19T16:29:08.969-06:00I think each teacher at my school does something f...I think each teacher at my school does something for a goodbye, & certainly we all have different kinds of parties and picnics, and ending traditions. I'm looking forward to getting to know the class as fast as I can so we can have a good 'ending' together. Thanks, Doraine!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71345528861456364772013-05-19T09:17:16.055-06:002013-05-19T09:17:16.055-06:00Lovely, Linda. I know this will be appreciated by ...Lovely, Linda. I know this will be appreciated by both students and teacher. I can't remember any of my teachers giving goodbye gifts, either. It's such a sweet gesture, I think I would remember if they had. Surely these students will, too. Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69169661651493180462013-05-18T15:11:36.837-06:002013-05-18T15:11:36.837-06:00Thank you, Ruth. So glad you liked it!Thank you, Ruth. So glad you liked it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40821518015465690912013-05-18T15:11:14.391-06:002013-05-18T15:11:14.391-06:00I loved your poem, Tara, & bookmarked it for f...I loved your poem, Tara, & bookmarked it for future use & sharing! I didn't always write, but kept looking for other goodbye poems! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46188997611909712022013-05-18T14:22:39.462-06:002013-05-18T14:22:39.462-06:00Oh, I love the feather! Beautiful!Oh, I love the feather! Beautiful!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50537245148939577792013-05-18T11:09:08.138-06:002013-05-18T11:09:08.138-06:00So, I posted about just this, too - getting ready ...So, I posted about just this, too - getting ready for the inevitable goodbye. I love the idea of an original poem with which to do this...but I haven't your gift of poetry, Linda. Love these lines:<br />"to help me tuck them in my mind,<br />to revisit the good times<br />now and then."<br />Yes, that's just what one does...tuck memories of the year with these kids somewhere in the recesses of one's mind.Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5770184567201279072013-05-18T06:51:58.814-06:002013-05-18T06:51:58.814-06:00Thank you Carol. Hope your year's end is goin...Thank you Carol. Hope your year's end is going beautifully!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67317637442803414642013-05-18T06:51:22.832-06:002013-05-18T06:51:22.832-06:00Yep, you said it well, Mary Lee. The ups and down...Yep, you said it well, Mary Lee. The ups and downs of teacher life. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44256225583168913932013-05-18T06:26:00.069-06:002013-05-18T06:26:00.069-06:00Love the image of asking for a small feather to tu...Love the image of asking for a small feather to tuck kids into our minds…Perfect.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69769659838831943492013-05-18T04:06:30.715-06:002013-05-18T04:06:30.715-06:00This time of year is bittersweet. I feel so protec...This time of year is bittersweet. I feel so protective of my fledglings, am so NOT ready to let them go when they are just on the brink of one more breakthrough in their learning...and yet, there are moments (many) when I'm ready to just push them out and tidy up the nest!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77093202072843984972013-05-17T13:57:17.896-06:002013-05-17T13:57:17.896-06:00In the past, I've also had those 8th graders l...In the past, I've also had those 8th graders leaving write a letter to themselves, sealed envelopes, for their high school graduation. I keep them for 4 years & just mailed this year's group last week. I just hear from one or two, & usually it's those I've kept in constant touch with. It is often the silly moments they remember well! Sweet point there at the end, Donna.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86762419966271066612013-05-17T13:54:41.138-06:002013-05-17T13:54:41.138-06:00Thanks Matt-often it really is bittersweet!Thanks Matt-often it really is bittersweet!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12651470970804390592013-05-17T13:10:18.258-06:002013-05-17T13:10:18.258-06:00Tough filling in for a well-loved teacher. It'...Tough filling in for a well-loved teacher. It's good that you've at least worked with them some prior to this...but still tough duty!<br />I'm always curious as to which students remember and what they remember - and what they have kept of the experiences in school. Hopefully some will not only treasure your "good-bye gift", but will hold on to it to remind them that someone knew they were about to embark on a journey.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89223951549382752482013-05-17T12:27:55.786-06:002013-05-17T12:27:55.786-06:00Well said, Linda...and I'm sure these sentimen...Well said, Linda...and I'm sure these sentiments are shared by most teachers!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2911277408761030392013-05-17T08:56:57.705-06:002013-05-17T08:56:57.705-06:00Thank you Jama. I really believe it will all work...Thank you Jama. I really believe it will all work out. The goodbyes this week will be over today, then on to other things, especially for the students. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50182584897515492282013-05-17T08:17:09.439-06:002013-05-17T08:17:09.439-06:00Giving out goodbye poems is such a thoughtful gest...Giving out goodbye poems is such a thoughtful gesture -- none of my teachers ever did that! Glad you weren't a total stranger to these particular students. I'm sure you and they will enjoy the final days of the school year together.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85765981373510106912013-05-17T07:52:46.861-06:002013-05-17T07:52:46.861-06:00Yes, the students are welcoming, to a point, but i...Yes, the students are welcoming, to a point, but it's going to be a challenge. Thank goodness I do know them and have worked in the class this year! Thanks, Laura.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89488367668542210962013-05-17T07:39:50.260-06:002013-05-17T07:39:50.260-06:00Hi, Linda. It's so hard stepping into another ...Hi, Linda. It's so hard stepping into another teacher's shoes, especially as the school year closes.<br /><br />Somehow, I pictured you tucking those memory feathers behind your ears -- a garland of feathers in your hair!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.com