[LIT] lit Digest, Vol 15, Issue 6

Mon Jan 8 21:17:18 EST 2007

Thank you so much for this message. I was actually reflecting today,
wondering do I make a difference?  (after getting depressed reading some of
their writing and wondering... a parent emailed me a letter to thank me. I
send a note to each child and parent over the holidays. It is personal,
citing things about the child and addressing goals that I might want the
child to achieve.  She thanked me for my hands on approach to teaching and
caring for the students,in and out of school.  That made my day.  

Linda 

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: moments of pride (Laurie Wasserman)
   2. Re: moments of pride (Ginny Paisie)
   3. Re: moments of pride (Laurie Wasserman)
   4. Re: moments of pride (Patricia Sankey)

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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 19:54:05 -0500
From: "Laurie Wasserman" <crystalannie at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [LIT] moments of pride
To: "'A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.'"
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Hi!

As we head into the period of the year when the winter blues threaten, I
thought we might take a moment to remind ourselves of what's been going
well in our courses, and maybe catch some good ideas along the way. So
what are some of the moments of pride you've had during this school year
which you'd be willing to share with us?

Take care,
Bill Ivey
Stoneleigh-Burnham School 

Bill,
I love this question! I think I'm most proud of the class I had this
fall that made me crazy; the class I dreaded every day, and now I love
them.
You had shared how much you enjoyed hearing Ron Clark speaking at NMSA
and you inspired me to use his Essential 55 Rules in my class. I typed
out the important "math class manners and expectations" that I wanted
them all to follow, had them sign it and keep a copy to refer to if they
"forgot their manners." My class changed into a community and I owe it
all to you. That pride I share with you, Bill.

Laurie Wasserman, NBCT/TLN
Grade 6 Special Needs Teacher
Medford, Massachusetts 
crystalannie at comcast.net

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Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:02:15 -0500
From: "Ginny Paisie" <ginnyno1 at nc.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [LIT] moments of pride
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For me: I got a thumbs-up on my retake portion of my National Boards and now

am a "NBCT."   And for my students: the fact that some actually enjoy 
reading time when they shied away from the class library bookshelves in the 
Fall.  "some" is not good enough for me, but it's a start.

Ginny Paisie
Cary, NC 

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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:43:52 -0500
From: "Laurie Wasserman" <crystalannie at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [LIT] moments of pride
To: "'A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.'"
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For me: I got a thumbs-up on my retake portion of my National Boards and
now 
am a "NBCT."   And for my students: the fact that some actually enjoy 
reading time when they shied away from the class library bookshelves in
the 
Fall.  "some" is not good enough for me, but it's a start.

Ginny Paisie
Cary, NC

Ginny,
Congratulations on becoming a NBCT! I think you really savor that moment
when you click on the website and see, "Congratulations..." 
I was told by one of my mentors, Nancy Flanagan, to think about buying a
NBCT pin (they only cost around $10 and you can purchase them from the
NB organization.) I only wore it occasionally when I needed a boost
emotionally/professionally; now the kids notice if I don't wear it every
day. 
Think about buying that pin so you can show off those 4 letters after
your name with pride; you deserve it!

Laurie Wasserman, NBCT/TLN
Grade 6 Special Needs Teacher
Medford, Massachusetts 
crystalannie at comcast.net

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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:26:09 -0600
From: "Patricia Sankey" <SankPa at hamiltondist.k12.wi.us>
Subject: Re: [LIT] moments of pride
To: "'A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades.'"
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Thank you for sharing this!  How wonderful!

Patricia Sankey
Reading Specialist
Templeton Middle School

>>> "Laurie Wasserman" <crystalannie at comcast.net> 1/7/2007 6:54 PM >>>
Hi!

As we head into the period of the year when the winter blues threaten,
I
thought we might take a moment to remind ourselves of what's been
going
well in our courses, and maybe catch some good ideas along the way. So
what are some of the moments of pride you've had during this school
year
which you'd be willing to share with us?

Take care,
Bill Ivey
Stoneleigh-Burnham School 

Bill,
I love this question! I think I'm most proud of the class I had this
fall that made me crazy; the class I dreaded every day, and now I love
them.
You had shared how much you enjoyed hearing Ron Clark speaking at NMSA
and you inspired me to use his Essential 55 Rules in my class. I typed
out the important "math class manners and expectations" that I wanted
them all to follow, had them sign it and keep a copy to refer to if
they
"forgot their manners." My class changed into a community and I owe it
all to you. That pride I share with you, Bill.

Laurie Wasserman, NBCT/TLN
Grade 6 Special Needs Teacher
Medford, Massachusetts 
crystalannie at comcast.net 

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