Today Caleb's class had a blast!! They had pizza, craft, book exchange and cookie decorating party! I was honored to be able to join all the parents in helping (ok, I didn't actually help...I just stood around looking busy) and seeing our kids so well-behaved in public!
Mr. Trager has a magical way of keeping the class in near-perfect order, often speaking quietly (almost in a hushed tone) and looking gently and firmly at his 32 kids! The kids adore him, and by example, he shows them how to be respectful, firm, patient, and kind to one another!
It was so fun to watch each child and see how they've grown in the past years. Some kids were in Caleb's 1st and 2nd grade classes, and I still remember having to do the cookie decorating FOR them! Now they are 8 years old and all of them do things independently, even helping one another out!
I am so proud of them, and for the parents (Clap! Clap!)! Good job, everyone! Keep up the good work! And thank you, Mr. Trager, for the lifelong lessons you are teaching our little ones! Oftentimes, these are not things from textbooks but from a life full of enriching experiences! Mr. Trager was surprised when we presented him with a basket full of "Night Out" goodies! One mom suggested we ALL go with him to Beachfire Grill together!
I was surprised when I heard the theme song of "Jeopardy" in the background almost at the end of the day. I learned that this is a count-down time when the kids have to be seated and attentive before the song ends!
In the slideshow, you will see a variety of interesting events taking place in the classroom. I noticed a little "note" on Mr. Trager's desk from a "director of retired reindeer in Russia", which explains where your kids got the beautiful "Polar Express" jingle bells from!
Also, it was great to get a picture of the "parent-elves" who made today's party possible!
I witnessed Mr. Trager and the kids enjoy "pay day" Fridays, which is when the kids are rewarded for upholding their tasks listed on the "Resopnsibility Chart". This chart shows who the teacher's pet, trash people, line leaders, dusters, bankers, sweepers and spongers are for the week. This will help greatly when they get married, so thank you Mr. Trager ~ and our kids' future spouses thank you too!
Dear Mr. Trager, Room#11-12 kids, and Parents ~ We love you and are so blessed to know you this year! Merry Christmas and see you in 2010!
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