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Veronica
12-17-2013, 04:06 PM
Usually I use this as a place to vent about my job, but today it's to proclaim my good fortune. :D

Today is my birthday and somehow, my students found out. They all felt compelled throughout the day to make cards. It's really hard to yell at a kid for drawing when they are making a birthday card for you. Most of the sentiments expressed were pretty generic (You're the best teacher ever!) but a few really touched me.

You have had us for almost two years, and you still want to teach us.
Thank you for not giving up on me.
You don't look a day over 30.

At the end of the day, I had the mom of a former student come into the room. He was in my class two years ago. She informed me that she was there at her son's insistence to wish me a Happy Birthday.

Yes, I know I matter to my students, but it was touching to have them express it.

Veronica

Crankin
12-17-2013, 04:21 PM
Happy birthday!
And yes, it is all worth it. You never know how you are influencing someone.
I just found out that the name of my school was changed when the new building opened in August. It makes me feel weird.

Wahine
12-17-2013, 07:09 PM
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing. You deserve every nice bit of positive feedback.

Happy Birthday!!

rebeccaC
12-18-2013, 01:18 AM
happy birthday to YOU!!!!!….and having more students and parents who appreciate dedication

OakLeaf
12-18-2013, 04:19 AM
Very sweet. Those were the kind of things that always made my work seem worthwhile, too. Happy birthday.

roo4
12-18-2013, 05:25 AM
"Thank you for not giving up on me" <--Best card ever, no? Enjoy your day.

Catrin
12-18-2013, 08:55 AM
Very sweet, and it certainly reinforces that you've made some great decisions along the way!

Pax
12-18-2013, 09:37 AM
Nice! And a very happy birthday to you.

azfiddle
12-18-2013, 11:19 AM
Happy birthday- and that's really a beautiful testament to your impact on your students!

SheFly
12-18-2013, 11:26 AM
What better gift than the appreciation of your students!

Happy Birthday to you!

SheFly

maillotpois
12-18-2013, 11:52 AM
What a great story - you DO make a difference!

And happy birthday!

snapdragen
12-18-2013, 03:49 PM
You've got some awesome students V! Belated Happy Birthday!

malkin
12-19-2013, 05:42 PM
That's wonderful!
Keep having a happy birthday!