Sweet moments

There are DEFINITELY rough days in teaching, but there are those sweet moments that make it worth it. I must have had a really good week in October because these two quotes came from male students in my 1st and 2nd period classes:

"I like this class - it's like my only favorite class. It starts us off right." (10/21/13)

"At least one teacher notices us…most teachers don't like us - but you actually like it when we're working." (10/18/13)

At the end of 4th period yesterday, another male student said, "I really like this class. We can do homework."

I hope I can continue to create a safe, fun, but productive environment for my students. It really does make a difference.

-Ms. Damron-

Christmas Gifts

Christmas break is HERE!!! I am beyond excited, yet it doesn't quite seem real. I have really been looking forward to the gift exchange that happens among faculty members. Why have I been so excited? Because I made the most DARLING pinecone Christmas trees. I got the idea from Pinterest, and after chatting with a friend about making Christmas crafts, we decided to get together and make these:

I successfully made 15 and they were a hit! I gave cookies to the gentlemen friends (I didn't think they would appreciate them as much), but I was seriously so excited to give them away. The endeavor took about 5 hours total, but it was worth it. I love exploring my crafty side!

-Ms. Damron-

"If girls are ugly…they get make up."

I adore my students. They make me laugh and they truly say the funniest things. A couple of weeks ago, I had a male student look at me and say, "Do you know what's not fair? If a girl is ugly, she can just put on make up. If a guy is ugly…he gets nothing! There is no way to fix it. Girls can fake it, but guys can't."

This boy is darling and has cool glasses, a clear complexion, and some great looking dark hair. He couldn't have been referring to himself!

Also, as is typical for this particular student, the comment came out of the blue, and was likely while I was mid-sentence.

It's the little things in life, right?

-Ms. Damron-