This could be me…
My wonderful students said ‘thank you’
for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Coffee, cookies, flowers,
and a card that made me cry.
I am touched, and so very lucky.
Jennie
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I bet that made you cry! It almost made me cry, and I’m not even their teacher! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
That’s so nice! Happy tears are a good thing. 🙂
I’ll bet it made the children very happy to honor you in this way!
They were so excited! I’m glad they felt the pleasure of giving. 🙂
The pleasure of giving is a wonderful feeling!
It is, indeed!
Awwww
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Aww Jennie, I would cry too! How lovely of them!
Thank you, FR. It was teary and wonderful all wrapped into one.
The best kind!
Yes!
That is lovely Jennie. It shows how much you mean to them.
Thank you, Carla!
I think they love you, Jennie.
I think they do. Lucky me. 🥰
They are lucky and they know it.
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How sweet is this. You must feel so loved. ❤
I do, Darlene. Thank you! 🥰
Wowww! How lovely childerns
Thank you.
Aww this is lovely, you must touch the heart of many children. The children must adore you.
Thank you so much! Yes, and yes.
Your students have been equally blessed, Jennie.
Thanks so much, Hook!
you often hear that teaching is a thankless job. a career that makes big changes in the lives of the smallest members of society. a career that is doing what people expect us to do, and don’t think about all that you give each day. But, there are so many times when the thanks come in ways other than words. The thanks come in the ahh-haa moments, the quick smile and the knowledge that you made a difference. Enjoy teacher appreciation week… even if teachers know that the students in their lives thank and appreciate them everyday
Beautifully said, Lori. You are so right. Thank you!
What a sweet thing to do. Shows just how good a teacher and mentor you are, Jeannie.
Thank you kindly, Don.
So sweet and well deserved!
Thanks so much, Kim!
Precious… ❤
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Lovely!!!!
Thank you so much, Will! On a side note, I was thinking of you today. Our school children are writing wishes, as we’re making one of the trees on the playground into a Wish Tree. If you haven’t heard of Wish Trees, they’ve been around for hundreds of years. Anyway, you know how much I love music, and how important it is to children. All I could think of was singing “When You Wish Upon a Star” as we hang our wishes tomorrow. Then, I changed the words: “When you wish upon a tree, makes no difference who’ll you be”. This is so you, and so me. As I struggled with figuring out how to play this on the autoharp, I said, “I wish Will were here. He would love this.” ❤️
Wonderful, Jennie. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, John. I thought of you today as children have been writing wishes on fabric strips to put onto our Wish Tree. Winn’s wish was, “I wish my dog could talk.” Isn’t that wonderful? It made me think of you.
Hahaha. Tell Winn that pretending to have a talking dog is the nearest thing to having a talking dog.
I think that is great advice. Pretending is wishing and magic, and Winn just might be able to understand his dog’s words. He loves his dog.
Have him write a story giving the dog a voice. Show him a Twiggy and lucy post. He’ll get the idea.
I think you have a great idea, John!
Thanks, Jennie. That’s what I do. hahaha
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And they are lucky to have you, Jennie!
Thanks so much, Anneli. 😊
How cute! And so well deserved! 💜
Thanks, Ritu! 🥰
How wonderful, Jennie.
It was very special. Thank you, Robbie.
Choked me up just looking at the images and reading your words. You’re the best Jennie! 💕
Awww… 🥰 Thank you, Deborah.
You’re welcome, Jennie! 😀💕
Awesome jennie
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day, Jennie. The kids and the world they will touch are the lucky ones. They love you because you help them love learning. We appreciate you too.
You bring joy. You do! You are the optimist, the practical one, and the enthusiast. Your words are always a great delight to read, because they come – as you say- from my heart to yours. Thank you!
These special times happen quite often over the course of a normal school year. The number one predictor of a child’s success is his/her relationship with the teacher.
They really do happen quite often. I love you number one predictor! Is it from you, or from statistics? Either way, it is spot on.
Someone told me that it was a fact. Whether it’s a fact or opinion, I believe it.
I believe it, too. The one fact I know is reading aloud is the single most contributor to academic success. Your fact relates to lifetime success, which is different, and includes the emotional and social piece. We both know that is #1.
Did you sing? What did Gloria say? Splendid moment though. Love the card. And presents too! As my dad said, if someone praised him don’t clap throw money!! Glad that tradition continues
I didn’t sing, but Gloria was beside herself. Her mask couldn’t hide her smile. 😀 I think your Dad was spot on. Speaking of splendid moments and singing… I was on a six foot ladder with children today, singing “When You Wish Upon a Star”, hanging wishes onto trees. Best day. My Wish Tree post is soon, with my singing video. As they say, ‘don’t quit your day job’. Thank you, Geoff.
Aww. That’s heartwarmingly wonderful, Jennie. I can only imagine how you felt. Thanks for sharing it with us. Hugs!
Thanks so much, Teagan. Hugs!
Jennie, simply wonderful!!!
Thank you!
Blessed is he who gets coffee as a 🎁!
The card is so thoughtful.. Lovely children
Thank you.
Congratulations, and well deserved, Jennie! I am sure every one of them would put you to their homes, like the are doing with Gloria. 😉 Have a beautiful weekend! Michael
I have been invited to sleepovers and birthday parties and play dates!
Great! You should take the chance, Jennie! You only need to carry the laptop with you, in these times of online teaching. But later you should not forget also walking to school, every morning. 🙂 Enjoy a beautiful weekend! xx
Thanks, Michael!
Thank you too, Jennie! Enjoy the little spare time on Sunday! Michael
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Awwwww … how sweet!!! You are da woman! Da teacher! ❤
Thanks, Jill! 🥰
Lovel teacher Jenne! Children only like devoted Teachers
Children can tell!
Childrens are so lucky to have you
Thank you for your kind words.
Yeah! That shows affection towards children
Beautiful 👍
Thank you.
So sweet 💛
Thank you.
So pure! 🌼
Nice to see you get back for all you give Jennie ❤
Thank you, Debby! 💕
Lovely.
Thank you!
Sooo lovely n you are so lucky to be in the teaching profession Jennie 🙂😇❤
Thank you.
Awww!💘💘
Thank you.
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Thank you!
Best wishes, pete😊
You are awesome Jennie! Sending you the biggest of hugs!💓💓💓💓
Awww… thanks so much! 💕
‘…helping us grow!’ What a profound expression of love. Nice work, Jennie.
Thank you!