1. Collected trash from my classroom to help the custodians
I had an after school rehearsal today and the custodian that normally comes into my room to gather the trash & tidy everything up didn't want to bother us. So instead of trying to search for him after we were done, I just simple cleaned up my room for him. It was easy & it saved him some time from his other work.
2. Wrote a 'thank you' note to another teacher for putting together a special student activity
The one teacher put together a special attendance activity for those students that were here prior to the Winter Break. It was a small informal pizza party for about 9 students that won the drawing for this special lunch activity. The kids enjoyed themselves, which was really nice to see. She did such a fabulous job in organizing & managing everything.
3. Wrote another 'thank you' note to a teacher for spending extra time in helping a student
We have this after school study help group that meets Mondays & Wednesdays throughout the school year. Although it runs till 4:30, today I noticed that the one teacher was still working with the student well after the 4:30 mark. He kept on saying that he wasn't going to get the one math concept - but the teacher kept saying that she believed that he would because he was so close. I watched this scene from a distance for a little while. Soon the kid lit up because yes, he did finally get the concept & figured out how to do the problem. I don't know who was more happier for his success - the kid or the teacher. Anyway, the teacher really did deserve a special thank you for having the tenacity with this student.
4. Helped several children get a special snack at church
Who wants a Freeze Pop? Well about 5 children did - but they couldn't get the Popsicle open. They are wonderful things, but almost completely impossible to open. And when you have 5 5 year olds screaming for one - wow, the noise!!! Anyway, it was easy to help them get the Popsicle open with the assistance of scissors.
5. Held the door open for other people
Various teachers coming into school this morning, various parents/families leaving the school this afternoon, & various parishioners attending church tonight. I think that maybe I was a door monitor in my past life. One hidden talent that I have and have recently perfected with ease.
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