Just got home from "Meet the Teacher" night at Acton Elementary. There is always anticipation in the air...nervousness, excitement, lots of emotions rolling around in everyone's mind. I think coming to school, seeing their name on the class list & looking around the classroom makes everyone a little more comfortable.
When I was a "younger" teacher, I remember at the beginning of the school year, "older" teachers would say, "I had that student's mom and/or dad when they were in school." I never said it, but I have to admit that I thought, "WOW!" Tonight I had THREE parents who were bringing their Kindergarten students say to me, "Do you remember me? I remember you from when I was in 5th grade." Does that make me one of the "older teachers" now? I'm afraid so!!!
This is always a fun time of year.....full of new beginnings & possibilities!! I wish I knew each of the parents personally so that I could assure them that we will love & nurture their babies while they're with us at Acton Elementary. I'm excited to teach at a school with a staff that really cares about each & every student that walks through the doors!
God bless all the students & teachers as we begin a new year!!
