"A book, too, can be a star, 'explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." - from Madeleine L'Engle's Newberry Medal Acceptance Speech

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Peace Out 811

Dear 811

Your fervor for learning and your exceptional hard work made Friday ELA-athons into exciting adventures into reading and writing. Every unit, from picture books to book clubs, reading responses to poetry, has been an exciting journey filled with challenges and inspiring moments; your hard work and enthusiasm made these units interesting to teach. This year has been filled with countless lessons and memories; our trips were notably memorable. Losing Max in Manhattan for a little while was frightening, and I am glad we reunited in Harlem and arrived at the poetry reading on time. In the beginning of the year, our trip to MCNY and Central Park was pretty poetic, too. The woman working at the Conservatory Garden kept complaining that you were too loud, and I believe she kicked us out. At least that was after seeing the rainbow in the fountain.

There were many other notable moments. Your performances of Romeo and Juliet certainly made the ghost of Shakespeare smile. I loved how you all had your lines memorized and how you deeply understood your characters.

So, keep reading, keep writing, and know that you can always count on me, for sure, that's what teachers are for... (does anyone even know what song I am alluding to?)

Best wishes for successful, intellectually and creatively fulfilling futures...

Adieu,
Ms. Galang











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