[I am a teacher. I miss my classroom, my students, my morning coffee, my desk, my SmartBoard, my calendar, my routine, so I wrote this as I reflect on the Corona Virus during quarantine]
Good morning!
Grab your breakfast and have a seat
Oh, how I miss the sounds of chairs banging and loud feet
My morning routine has been broken
And I’m starting to feel incomplete
As a teacher, an educator, a lady who helps
Each day, the time away, more space is felt
Between where they were and where they need to be
To be prepared to go beyond elementary
Online assignments, meetings and calls
I am working my butt off and I won’t drop the ball
We’re learning new things, reviewing the old
I want my students to be intelligent, hard-working and bold
In their learning, their lives, dreams and conversations
Because young people with fresh minds can reshape our nations
When the time comes to do the right thing
I hope that my Room 139 Fifth Grade Class will remember these sayings:
Treat others the way that you want to be treated
Kill them with kindness
Mind your business
Practice makes better
Be yourself
Secrets don’t make friends
Health is wealth
Make you proud
Do what you need to do
Be kind to others
I believe in you
Yes, this time is hard for everyone
Remember each day to be safe and have fun
Love, Ms. Johnson
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