I was calling out the names for attendance today and mis-pronounced 'Tinarah' - when I apologized she said, 'that's ok. I like it when people say my name wrong. It makes me feel like a treasure box because you have to know the secret password.' :)
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When reminding Ariana to say thank you, I said, 'thank you Mrs. Kampen' as a model for her to follow. She looked up at me confused and said, 'my name isn't Mrs. Kampen' :)
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during journal writing today, Jackson (kindergarten) asks: 'Mrs. Kampen, I don't have a
clue how to spell 'a' . . . ' :)
clue how to spell 'a' . . . ' :)
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as I'm marking my grade 1's writing assignment, I read: 'The best part of Jump Rope for Heart . . .
was skipping with Mris. Capin' . . . even hard days have bright spots; you just never know
when you'll be blindsided by one :)
was skipping with Mris. Capin' . . . even hard days have bright spots; you just never know
when you'll be blindsided by one :)
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smile of the day: watching Amy (grade 2) doing the 'macarena' as she sings O Canada in assembly. :)
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"what is special about the month of February?" 'It's Valentines day!' "Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?" 'It's God's birthday." (this comment from the same class of students that think we celebrate
God's birthday at Thanksgiving.' Oh, how I would love to speak to them truth. . . (sigh)
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today after participating with the class in gym, Clayton says, 'you're not like old at all; what are
you - 35? My response, 'you are my new best friend.' His response, 'hmmm, . . . I've never
you - 35? My response, 'you are my new best friend.' His response, 'hmmm, . . . I've never
had a teacher for a best friend before.' :)
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just before dismissal I asked my grade 1 class what the best part of their day was . . . Memphis
said 'being with you.' (insert squishy-melty-very humbled feeling here :) )
said 'being with you.' (insert squishy-melty-very humbled feeling here :) )
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didn't know you could pick your nose with your big toe - thank you Jacob (grade 1)
for sharing that with me today :)
for sharing that with me today :)
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"the no. 1 reason I like school - I get to put stuff in my duotang." (quote from Wesley - he's 7)
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so . . . I asked the class today why we celebrated Thanksgiving - first response: "it's Jesus
or God's birthday - I can't remember which one"
or God's birthday - I can't remember which one"
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"sorry Mrs. Kampen, but I accidentally dropped my felt pen in your tea!" . . .
(I was just thankful he told me :S)
(I was just thankful he told me :S)
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another fun yesterday kindergarten moment was when Kaeden said, 'I'm not mad at you anymore. I forgive you.' This was after I took away his computer privileges for a very valid reason. :)
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today in show and tell, Jesse stood up and told us at length about how much his mom loved him :)
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so . . . we were sounding out the word 'children' today - I made the 'ch' sound and James, thinking he has the right answer, jumps up and shouts 'shit!' . . . no one even noticed. He got about as much reaction as if he had said 'apple'. . . oh, I'm going to miss James, and Samantha who has a pet rock
named 'Arsa' and . . . :)
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when I told my class that they were getting a new teacher, Kaeden kissed me on one cheek
and James kissed me on the other. :)
and James kissed me on the other. :)
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so . . . at show and tell, James told us he wants to grow up and be a balloon maker and
Cooper has new underwear, black with guitars on them . . .:)
Cooper has new underwear, black with guitars on them . . .:)
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15 snowsuits to zip up; mittens to stuff in; scarves to tie; boots to put on the right feet . . .
3x today . . . gave me a whole new perspective on a snowy day.
3x today . . . gave me a whole new perspective on a snowy day.
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so. . . James (age 5) walked into the staff room again today. I told him he had to knock at the door if he wanted me, so he turns around, closes the door behind him and knocks. I open the door and bend down, at which point he sits on my knee and tells me that Jesse said he could see his
underpants and that made him sad. . . Yet another sunshine spot in my day, compliments of James :)
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so . . . Brandon (age 5) told me today "that he went to Africa on the weekend and saw a wooly mammoth and then he went to Mexico to go dirt biking . . .for real!" . . . how's that for a
fun weekend! :)
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so . . . today James (age 5), wearing a bright orange shirt, walks right into the staff room at lunch looking for me. "What did you want James?' . . . "I just wanted to see you.' :)
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we were talking in kindergarten today about where our food comes from . . .popcorn comes
from corn, milk comes from cows, eggs come from chickens, french fries come from
"McDonald's!" (unanimous answer) . . .:)
from corn, milk comes from cows, eggs come from chickens, french fries come from
"McDonald's!" (unanimous answer) . . .:)
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Yesterday Jesse (age 5) told me he loved me, today we held hands at recess and in the afternoon
he said ' I just have to give you a hug teacher' :) . . . so thankful for the bright spots.
he said ' I just have to give you a hug teacher' :) . . . so thankful for the bright spots.
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had such a good day in kindergarten - Jesse (age 5) told me that he loved me and Brendan was sure
he saw God in Disneyland - he was wearing stars :)
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Andrea came to class late after lunch; when I asked her why she said: 'because my friend
wanted to give me a hug.'
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When I walked into class today, the teacher I sub for says: Yeah, I'm glad it you.
a normal sub wouldn't know what to do but you're so not normal [meaning that
I understand her day plan without too much added detail]. I love working for Patti!
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while reading a story to the class today [A Friend Like You: apple cheeks. apple pie.
you're the apple of my eye], Duncan (age 5) calls out "Mrs. Kampen, you're the apple
of MY eye" and then draws a picture of the two of us playing marble-works together
under a rainbow.
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Cassidy: Mrs. Kampen I want to invite you to my birthday party so we can watch
batman together.
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Grant (age 5) brought a silver duck for his show and tell. He had received it from his
father as a baptism gift. Adia asks: 'what's baptism?' Grant's response: 'it happens in
a church. They sprinkle water on your forehead and then everybody there becomes
your family.'
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Thanksgiving: it's when we stay home and we love each other (kindergarten)
We thank for everything we got.
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I wish you were a real teacher. [grade 6 student - meant a full time teacher
instead of a teacher on call.
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Today I taught a grade 6 student how to tie their shoes and another one
what 1-0 was. moral of this story: DON"T DO DRUGS OR DRINK WHILE
PREGNANT!!! (I'm not being mean here; with complete sincerity)
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Dayton (age 5) wrote his name for the 1st time - all the letters in the right spots!
Naomi (grade 2) tied her shoelaces for the 1st time today (Nov. 22) - she gave me
credit for teaching her but I know it 'takes a village'
Maisie (grade 3) drew a picture of her grandpa watching her with a telescope from
heaven.
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I'm going to sit with you Mrs. Kampen because I know you don't like to be alone.
(K - Aliyah)
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It's really fun to hug you (K -Aliyah)
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he saw God in Disneyland - he was wearing stars :)
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Andrea came to class late after lunch; when I asked her why she said: 'because my friend
wanted to give me a hug.'
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When I walked into class today, the teacher I sub for says: Yeah, I'm glad it you.
a normal sub wouldn't know what to do but you're so not normal [meaning that
I understand her day plan without too much added detail]. I love working for Patti!
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while reading a story to the class today [A Friend Like You: apple cheeks. apple pie.
you're the apple of my eye], Duncan (age 5) calls out "Mrs. Kampen, you're the apple
of MY eye" and then draws a picture of the two of us playing marble-works together
under a rainbow.
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Cassidy: Mrs. Kampen I want to invite you to my birthday party so we can watch
batman together.
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Grant (age 5) brought a silver duck for his show and tell. He had received it from his
father as a baptism gift. Adia asks: 'what's baptism?' Grant's response: 'it happens in
a church. They sprinkle water on your forehead and then everybody there becomes
your family.'
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Thanksgiving: it's when we stay home and we love each other (kindergarten)
We thank for everything we got.
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I wish you were a real teacher. [grade 6 student - meant a full time teacher
instead of a teacher on call.
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Today I taught a grade 6 student how to tie their shoes and another one
what 1-0 was. moral of this story: DON"T DO DRUGS OR DRINK WHILE
PREGNANT!!! (I'm not being mean here; with complete sincerity)
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Dayton (age 5) wrote his name for the 1st time - all the letters in the right spots!
Naomi (grade 2) tied her shoelaces for the 1st time today (Nov. 22) - she gave me
credit for teaching her but I know it 'takes a village'
Maisie (grade 3) drew a picture of her grandpa watching her with a telescope from
heaven.
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I'm going to sit with you Mrs. Kampen because I know you don't like to be alone.
(K - Aliyah)
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It's really fun to hug you (K -Aliyah)
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