We should take the time to reflect on the educational accomplishments we have reached to this date. In January we came back from Winter break, which was followed by Spring break, then Summer break, recently Fall/Autumn break, and once again back to another Winter break. All these breaks may invoke images of fun filled vacation time for some, for others planned work time.
All these breaks across the seasons crossing two distinct groups of students, two unique classrooms, which we have transitioned over the past year. Two groups of students, two classrooms, one which has advanced on, the other arriving to their own. To one we said "Good-bye, take care." to the other "Hello, and welcome."
We created lessons and executed them by implementing such plans into the classroom. We watched and guided our students through these lessons as they followed directions, payed attention to instructions, learned and developed the knowledge and skills required, and demonstrated, by communicating to us clearly, that they understood and were able to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills.
We have achieved educational accomplishments to date, that we set for ourselves many days ago, and look forward to what we can accomplish in future days to come, as we start another year after Winter break.
Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
