a view from the back row

On Monday June 23, the 8D class will be going on a field trip to the Golf club and the Legion Park.  We will be out of the building for the whole day!  Check back to see pictures from our adventures…

Well, it has been a very interesting year for me.  I must admit that I was a little hesitant about how the year would turn out for us but I am pleasantly surprised with what we have been able to accomplish.  I have had the pleasure of teaching some amazing students, and I will be very sad to see them leave our school.   I am, however, excited for each and every student who is leaving to go to the high school.  There are so many opportunites for you!  I encourage all of you to do your very best (don’t all your teachers tell you that?) and stay positive. You won’t always like your classes or your teachers, but if you try to stay positive and remember that “this too shall pass….” it doesn’t seem so bad.

I encourage you to stay in touch!  You know my email address, and you can always find my blog here.  Let me know how things are going from time to time.  You all have so much to look forward to, it won’t always be easy….life will down-right suck some times, but don’t give up!  Stick with it and ask for help.  There are a lot of people who care about you and what you do with your life.  You are an important person! 

I am sure that you can come up with some “Carter-isms” but I thought I would try to impart some wisdom to you…..(I am sure you will post your own stories and stuff here as well). Here goes…

Treat yourself and others well.  Be respectful.  Be kind. 
Say you’re sorry and mean it.   And after you’ve said you’re sorry,
ask how you can make the situation better. 
Do it, just don’t say you will. 
And always remember your manners! 

I will remember you always, good luck out there!