This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and yes, you should feel guilty if you didn't know or if you didn't fund 100% of a state's teacher donation accounts like Steven Colbert. I got all kinds of swag from my school - a consortium tee shirt, a consortium gym bag, and a free lunch. But nothing can compare to the beautiful notes I received from students. I received 51 total notes and every note felt better than that delicious, free barbecue.
I chose as few of my favorite as possible. Some were my favorite because they were so beautiful, some were funny, and others were from completely unexpected sources. I am going to treasure these forever, and so I will save them where they can't get lost (since I already lost one of my favorite from reading it repeatedly (and apparently in unusual places)).
My lost favorite note said this: "Thank you for always talking to me when you see I can use an ear and a friend. I really love when you laugh at me because it shows that you are human and can have fun with your students. You made it so easy to come to talk to you when I first became homeless. There is a reason I came to you first. You really stepped up to the plate with giving me those plates of food and changed everything for me. I wanna say a lot more, but words will not express enough what I really want to say."
I'm feeling pretty dang appreciated. I love these kids.
