The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #73340 Message #1702229
Posted By: LilyFestre
24-Mar-06 - 07:56 PM
Thread Name: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because......
Subject: RE: BS: Today Is A Good Day Because......
I went to an awesome seminar this morning where I got to meet with the school's Life Skills teacher, her students and the guidance counselor...what a dynamic group of people...learned lots and lots! That was good, but the best part happened before the seminar. The seminar took place in an elementary school cafeteria. There were a group of us that arrived fairly early and some children were just finishing up their breakfast. I took my coat off, settled into my seat, got my notebook out when this curly topped little blonde girl came running over and wrapped her eyes around me. Mrs. Lilyfestre!!!!!! WE ALL MISS YOU!!!!!
This child was in the classroom where I recently taught for 6 weeks. Talk about melting a heart. :) But wait, there's more....during the seminar, the principal stuck her head in the door to let everyone know that there was an art show, complete with ongoing skits, taking place in the gymnasium and we should all take a look before we leave. Ok, sounded great. The seminar ended, I walked into the gym with another woman who student taught directly across the hall from me. Pretty soon we both notice all the little first grade heads turning and big toothless grins coming our way. Then they started waving....and pretty soon they came running over for hugs. It feels SO good to know that I made a connection with these children....words simply cannot do the feeling justice.
They made my day. :)
Michelle