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I sit here, a few days before the last day of school, knowing I have to write this blog post, unsure of where to start, or how to recap our year. It's hard to believe that it's already time to write my final post. I feel like I just sent out my summer welcome letters. This year has gone by so quickly and to be a bit cliche, you know what they say... "Time flies when you're having fun!" I will truly miss this group of kids. We have experienced so many awesome things, from talking football week one, to team building, to lip sync, to Northern Lights, we have had such an amazing year. We have come together and worked together in such a way that we are kind of like one big family. How lucky am I to be able to be a part of that? We haven't always been perfect, and it took some work to get where we are now. We've had to talk and listen and revisit expectations. We've had to remind each other that everyone deserves a chance to be heard and all of our voices matter. We've had to work on our competitive nature and remember that sometimes a game is truly just a game. Deep down though, each individual of this group cares about all students in the class. They have shown empathy, kindness, and understanding. If we didn't have to do all the hard work, when would we have learned all these life lessons? While we have been a fantastic group, I think it's also important to also recognize that we have 20 very special individuals in this room, that each have incredibly vibrant personalities. So here are a few things special things about each one... I will miss Maraya's quiet visits to my desk each morning to share her news, and her awesome tips and ideas about nail polish/design. Colby will be missed for his contagious smile and his love for all things hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. Abigail while always quiet, her personality came through during the lip sync and she really took charge. She is a true friend and cares so much about her friends. Her quiet smile at my desk each morning will be missed! Julia will be missed as our class ray of sunshine. She walks through the door and can immediately cheer up a room. Connor while often quiet, has a great love for his cats and I'll always remember his compassion for animals. Ryan surprised me with how well he worked with younger children. He also is a student who NEVER stops working at any task he is given. Kayla loved to come in and share her cute little outfits she picked out for her baby sister. I know she'll be an awesome big sister. Brandon shocked me this year with his amazing ability to dance and command a stage (see lip sync video!) and has the uncanny ability to make everyone in the room laugh at the drop of a hat. Jon's smooth delivery of one liners and sarcastic jokes will be missed. He also could bring down the room in giggles. Emily will be missed for many things, a quiet presence but a hard worker. I loved to hear her adventures in babysitting the twins and her stories about all of her animals. Makenzie told me right off in the beginning of the year that she DID NOT want to become a big sister. However, I will miss her daily stories of her baby sister and the photos she shares. She has certainly become a wonderful big sis. Jamison will be missed for his willingness to work with absolutely anyone and his kindness towards others. It doesn't matter who Jamie sits next to, he can always have a friendly conversation. Kyle and his love for non-fiction books will be missed. As well as the way each day, he'd find a new way to tell me his homework was finished, that often included him jumping up in the air and striking a pose upon landing. Alex and his love for reading is apparent. He carries a book with him wherever he goes. He had some high goals set for himself this year and he met those goals with all of his hard word. Ned shocked me this year when he stepped way out of his comfort zone and donned a dress and a wig for our lip sync battle. He has a quiet presence within a classroom but always strives to do what's right. Ella took charge around lip sync time, found her voice within our room and stepped nicely into her leadership role. I will miss her work ethic and the strong example she sets within the room. Michael first surprised me at the assembly when we dyed Mr. Crowley's hair purple. Among the entire middle school, Michale stood out in the bleachers because he was dancing up a storm all by his lonesome, he didn't care who saw (later Brandon joined in too!). He carried these dance moves with him into the lip sync battle. Jameson's competitive nature will not be forgotten. I will miss him and his willingness to go out of his way to say hello to me, even when we aren't in school. Sam is so "happy-go- lucky." He has a bubbly personality that everyone loves. His Northern Lights bravery and willingness to try new things, (especially while being blindfolded!) really stands out as being his "break out" moment this year. Zoe came out of her shell this year. And yes like most girls in my classroom this year, she was a quiet presence, but she was a quiet leader. Always working hard, and doing what is right 100% of the time. Her bravery at Northern Lights and willingness to work through her fears really stood out to me. While I'm sad to see each of them go, I am so happy I got to experience this year with them, and I know each and everyone will find success in 7th grade and beyond. They are so ready and I'm confident and proud of them all. Thank you so much for sending me wonderful children. Thank you for sharing a great year with me. It truly has been awesome! Please take the time below to see a picture slideshow recap of all that awesome things we did (it's fair to warn you it's quite long, but we did so many awesome things!) Also, there is a video the class made this past week, and a video of the lip sync from April. Thanks again families- your kids are so great and will be missed.
8 Comments
Chris Berard
6/9/2016 06:42:48 am
Mrs. VO,
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JessVO
6/9/2016 05:39:46 pm
Thank you so much, it's been an awesome year and I truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot!
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Kim Tewksbury
6/9/2016 07:10:31 am
Jess thank you for taking the time to share the positive traits of each of your students. Your passion for your students and teaching has been apparent from the get go. You will be missed!
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Jess VO
6/9/2016 05:40:17 pm
Thank you so much. I'm so sad to see them go!
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Richard Pitonyak
6/9/2016 10:49:30 am
Thank you so much for everything you have done and continue to do for our kids. Are you sure we can't convince you to follow them to 7th grade?!?!?!
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Jess Vo
6/9/2016 05:40:45 pm
I wish! They will be thoroughly missed.
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Jennifer
6/9/2016 01:46:43 pm
Makenzie has enjoyed every minute in your classroom!!! I thank you for being such a great role model and educator to our children!
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Diane Solomon
6/9/2016 06:58:15 pm
Jess,
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