tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post3601661769822743927..comments2011-10-17T21:00:24.248-07:00Comments on In a Moment's Time...: And So it Begins...Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10388067750853950651noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-66933710490324140732008-08-12T15:23:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:23:00.000-07:00I love, love, love new school supplies! I just thi...I love, love, love new school supplies! I just think there is something incredibly exciting about brand new pencils and super sharp crayons that have never been used before! Of course, my 6th and 7th grader don't quite share my enthusiasm! <BR/><BR/>If my kids had a few more teachers like you I think I may have kept them in their public school this year instead of deciding to home school them.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506159686095410793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-89290797658172829842008-08-10T16:08:00.000-07:002008-08-10T16:08:00.000-07:00Wow....you buy your students' supplies?? WE have ...Wow....you buy your students' supplies?? WE have to purchase everything, and the really annoying part is that after picking all of that out and spending all that money, it often gets POOLED into community property, so while you may have bought the Crayola, another may have bought the generic, and your child ends up with the generic. And it's just not FUN for the child to pick out supplies that they will not 'own' or know for sure they can use. I like your method much better. Do you have to use your own money for it?? Or does the school supply the money, or do the parents pay a supply fee??Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377281769733343491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-45453993505380515932008-08-09T22:34:00.000-07:002008-08-09T22:34:00.000-07:00Oh, I f.e.e.l you on the school shopping, Mandy. ...Oh, I f.e.e.l you on the school shopping, Mandy. My son is not looking forward to getting supplies because he knows that means school is all the sooner to start (7th grade), but my dtr, who is an incoming 5th grader is sooo ready to go. And the bonus for her is that her (new) school doesn't have uniforms. She's beyond excited about that. <BR/> <BR/>So sweet of you to have your classroom prepared for your learners of all socio-economic statuses. I know it's a bite out of your budget, and I'm so glad those kids have you.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-61851376652988452372008-08-09T00:58:00.000-07:002008-08-09T00:58:00.000-07:00Mandy, I will try to not make a book of this, but ...Mandy, I will try to not make a book of this, but if I did, I think you'd understand. <BR/><BR/>Two things, no, More: My grand Ma got me ready to go catch the school bus, complete with syrup bucket lunch, and long green stockings. I waited at the bus stop til grand Ma headed home, then doubled back, and walked through our little town, right up to Morgan & Lindsys, a five and dime two Irish men started. I did all that so I could look through the store room window at the fat boxes of crayons, and the Big Chief tablets, and neatly sharpened cedar pencils.<BR/><BR/>That was the beginning of learning for me. The only thing else I needed was what you give your students; your unbridled enthusiasm, and your super size caring.<BR/><BR/>Two more things and I'll end this litany: Do you still need BOX TOPS coupons, and please send your newest address. I am tremendously proud of you.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-80332582584231777932008-08-08T07:46:00.000-07:002008-08-08T07:46:00.000-07:00WOW!!! YOU DID GREAT! PROUD TEACHER ON THIS END! I...WOW!!! YOU DID GREAT! PROUD TEACHER ON THIS END! I LOVE BUYING NEW STUFF FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! YOU DID GREAT! My welcome board with names is on the door to the room and it says. "BEARY GLAD TO MEET YOU! And their names are on teddy bears and on the first day I take their pictures and but them in the belly of each bear.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064113501129840818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-45111295771688843552008-08-08T06:59:00.000-07:002008-08-08T06:59:00.000-07:00I love the "chill" theme. Your students are so for...I love the "chill" theme. Your students are so fortunate to have a teacher with your enthusiasm! I love the idea of all the presidents pictures lined up on the wall. It makes me want to go back to 5th grade. I'm sure this will be your best year ever!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-55864030891387945432008-08-08T06:41:00.000-07:002008-08-08T06:41:00.000-07:00Love your ideas and kind heart. I'm sure the k...Love your ideas and kind heart. I'm sure the kids will have an exceptional year. On your "Fifth Graders Rock" theme, since kids are into High School Musical & Hannah Montana, etc. you could use Stars/Music Notes to write names on. Just a suggestion.Maxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510015172306119731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-41519210339035674422008-08-08T02:26:00.000-07:002008-08-08T02:26:00.000-07:00You must be such a great teacher! Your love for t...You must be such a great teacher! Your love for teaching and the kids shows through. Wouldn't it be wonderful for this country's children if all teachers had your enthusiasm?<BR/><BR/>Have a great year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-42655169863515422452008-08-07T22:50:00.000-07:002008-08-07T22:50:00.000-07:00its not just school teachers I love the back-to-sc...its not just school teachers I love the back-to-school sales and Im a home schooling mum<BR/>would love to see it all in your room<BR/>JenOur Home Schooler and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03317027445515092710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422133072364109645.post-56087068123928323822008-08-07T21:20:00.000-07:002008-08-07T21:20:00.000-07:00I love your heart, my Mandy. I think the best thin...I love your heart, my Mandy. I think the best thing you said here, and maybe people won't notice it, is that so many of your students come to school without the basic supplies they need.<BR/><BR/>I don't think people realize that teachers like you buy those supplies and that none of your students ever endure a first day of school being humiliated because their parents couldn't buy their basic school supplies.<BR/><BR/>I love the things you chose and I hate it that I'm not there to help you put your classroom together this year.<BR/><BR/>Next year will be different.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxo<BR/>MomBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.com