Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 12
Each student went around at Closing Circle and shared some of the positive feedback they received from another student or an adult during the Publishing Party today. It was a super way to end the day.
After school, a few of my students helped me clean up and discovered two cold half-gallons of juice under the coffee table. Realizing that both would not fit in my classroom fridge, I allowed them to open up one of the boxes. The went to town, devouring the sweet fruit juice. Seeing as the students were preoccupied with their juice drinking, I headed over to my computer to create the heading for the new writing strategy chart bulletin board. First, I decided on a color (blue — match the walls), then I decided on a font (Franklin Gothic Book). Finally, I decided on a border: balloons (to sub-consciously celebrate their second essays of the year that they’ll write). I was concentrating on the point size and the spacing when one of my students came over and said, “Smile Ms. Shubitz.”
“Huh?” I said.
“Can I take your picture?” she asked.
I thought to myself, Hmmmm… No lipstick. Hair’s in a ponytail. Hunched over on my computer. I’m sure that’ll make a good one. But instead of saying ‘no’ I gave her a half-hearted, “Sure.”
She took it and I didn’t ask to look at it. Though when I got home, I found it came out better than I expected, even if my eye shadow was smudged!
Beautiful photo Stacey!
~jane S
You look maaavelous Stacey.
Bonnie
Great picture. Great stuff going on in the classroom…and out – thanks for your inspiration!
I love ponytails! You look really cute. Wish I could have been in your class as a young person. It sounds like you have really great ideas for encouraging your students to be excited about learning.
They loved it Kevin. They had a super time. Also, half of my kids’ family members showed up. It was a really successful pub party!
How was the feedback from kids?
I bet they had a wonderful time in the spotlight as writers.
Kevin
This is a great photo, Stacey! I agree with Juliann: I spent so many years shying away from students’ cameras, but I am much more likely to pose now. I’m glad your students decided to catch you at work … and that you chose to share it with the rest of us!
I think we come to a place as teachers where that questions causes less anxiety. It is a lovely picture.