Great news from our little oasis in the desert. Our 5th graders continue to earn more and more money for Red Cross by selling Santa Grams and tshirts. Keep up the great work boys! Our counselors are helping our students and staff celebrate Inclusion Week. Inclusion Week is about making sure that ALL students feel included at SSES. Students are making snowflakes (every snowflake is different and beautiful) and on those snowflakes, students are writing about how they feel included at SSES.
I also want to boast about how wonderful my job is...The hugs and smiles I have seen today by all of your beautiful children warm my heart. Each day those hugs and smiles remind me why I have to push my teachers, push my parents, and most importantly, push me to be the best advocate for them.
One particular student stood out for me on Tuesday. Last year this 1st grader would never say hi to me as he rushed by to get to class. This year, as he rushes by me to get to class, he is yelling and waving, "Hi, Ms. Walters!" He is a student with a disability, but he is growing and learning so quickly! He just makes me smile. I am so proud of him, his parents, and my staff for working so hard with him.
I have another great story this week. A student, that usually does not get into trouble, got two referrals in two weeks. I brought her into my office and chatted with her about what was going on. She is a fourth grader, yet I thought I was talking to an adult. It was refreshing how she took responsibility for her actions, told me how she was going to fix the problem, and then proceeded to tell me that she did not want her dad involved because it is time for her to solve her own problems. Of course I called her father and shared with him our conversation. These are the reasons I come to work with a smile on my face.
Good things are happening at Spanish Springs ES. Catch the spirit! The place you OTTER BE!
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