Sweet May: Dear Students

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Dear Students

If I could send a message to all of my students, I have a few things I would say...

10. It's okay to say, "I don't know." Admitting that does not make you stupid.

9. Be honest. Your integrity can be shattered in only a moment; it takes a long time to make it whole again.

8. Remember your mistakes. They do not define who you are, but they are there to guide you.

7. Learning is lifelong. Leaving school does not mean that you leave learning behind. If you stop learning, you stop living.

6. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can affect your lifestyle more than you realize now.

5. Take the time to talk to your parents. They love you more than you understand, even when you think they don't understand.

4. You will not please everyone. Don't try.

3. Forgive. There is nothing like releasing resentment to feel better about yourself and life in general.

2. Most friends come and go; cherish those who never leave.

1. Use proper grammar. I know you're "gangsta," and it's cool to talk like you text, but you just can't replace intelligible conversation.

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Leah · 738 weeks ago

Love this list!! So sweet and so true!!

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Jessica · 738 weeks ago

I should really listen to #6 and start getting more sleep.
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Alison · 738 weeks ago

Love #1!
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Miel_et_Lait 36p · 738 weeks ago

#7 is so true! I haven't been in school for a while, but I try to keep learning. There are teachers all around us, if we are able to recognize them.
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Casey · 738 weeks ago

Great list...I wish I would have knew some of these when I was younger

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CJ@ProArt · 738 weeks ago

What a great list. These words of wisdom are good for anyone, young or old.

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JDaniel4's Mom · 738 weeks ago

8 and 9 are soo true! What important lessons to learn.

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thepsychobabble · 738 weeks ago

Very important suggestions!

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Crystal · 738 weeks ago

THis is excellent....and should be posted in schools (especially middle school...but that might be my own personal trauma talking!!) Here from mama Kats!

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Jen · 738 weeks ago

I like your post-well said!

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Heidi Smith Luedtke · 738 weeks ago

Your forgiveness tip is my favorite. It is much easier said than done, but releasing resentment is the key to real joy, I think.
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saxonastrap 16p · 738 weeks ago

You are kind and compassionate. I decided not to write to this post because I would probably have been (am) "end-of-the-year" burned out and would not have been so sweet. Thanks for reminding me of the good parts of teaching.

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Amanda · 738 weeks ago

Learning is lifelong

Amen.

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teachergirlblogs 22p · 738 weeks ago

I am an English teacher and I did this prompt too! ;)
I love all of your advice. Our kids really need all the words of wisdom they can get.

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Anne · 738 weeks ago

Great post and so true. Love #7 and #8 but mostly #2. Most friends come and go; cherish those who never leave.
That is great advice and one that I am constantly learning.
Enjoyed your comics too.. so funny! "My teacher spells U... Y..O... U! " LOL
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