Monday Mush

This seemed appropriate and funny as we start our first round of STAAR testing tomorrow for a couple grade levels! 

I wanted to thank you for being diligent in what you do…we were able to not be anxious about a “test” because you did your jobs so well every day….thank you for not passing down anxiety onto the kids, and I know that will increase their performance.

Kids know the information…they know the strategies….but more importantly they know your heart and your love for them.  That is a win regardless of the STAAR results. 

I hope that this week you are able to find a way to still make a difference in a kid’s life….find an unexpected way to have a conversation, play at recess, or eat with them at lunch.  Kids stress about lots of things, and I bet we would find that they are not only stressed about school and STAAR, but probably 50 other things.  We can show a lot by slowing down our own worries and fears to just be there for them.

Thank you for all you do every day for kids.  You have given so much for them.  It is amazing to think of the impact that you are making on the lives of so many.  These kids will leave us one day, and they will have more opportunities to build on their knowledge as based upon the love of learning you gave them.  70-80% of them will have jobs that don’t exist today.  They will be doing work that hasn’t been invented yet and they will be making a difference in the world around them.  You job wasn’t to make them successful on that bubble sheet….it was to make them successful in that job or in their life.  We have great kids with great hearts, and I appreciate all you do for them every day!

Happy Monday!