Journeys » Misc. Musings http://dmcordell.edublogs.org Exploring life and learning Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:18:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Endings and Beginnings http://dmcordell.edublogs.org/2007/06/09/endings-and-beginnings/ http://dmcordell.edublogs.org/2007/06/09/endings-and-beginnings/#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:29:38 +0000 dmcordell http://dmcordell.edublogs.org/2007/06/09/endings-and-beginnings/  Empty Lockers
Our older students have finished classes and will only be back for exams. The seniors were very emotional on the last day, as the reality of leaving a familiar environment for the wide world finally hit home.

We will see some of them on their first college break next year; some will stop by to update staff members and favorite teachers on how their lives are progressing.

We’ve given them what we hope are the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful life. We wish them well. We’ll miss them all.

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An experienced teacher made a comment at the MS/HS awards assembly about being more mature than the preceding presenter. The remark was not meant to be derogatory, but the younger staff member was unsure how to react.

A few tongue-in-cheek e-mails settled the “issue” amicably:

“Dear Ms. X,

It has come to our attention that you felt denigrated by the insinuation that you are not “mature”.

Please bear in mind that “immature” is not the sole antonym for “mature”. Other, more positive interpretations might include

“youthful” or “still developing”.

Those who have not yet reached maturity are evolving, changing, moving in new directions; not rigid, fixed, immobile.

We congratulate you on your non-mature status and wish you well in your dynamic life!

Sincerely,

The Word Police”

“I like the term, “still evolving,” as in, not being stagnant. Thanks ladies, you are the best! Have a great weekend.”

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This was intended to be both a personal and professional blog. I’m finding it difficult to be candid, articulate, and PC all at the same time! Since I’m too busy (aren’t we all) to split this online journal into two separate threads, I’ll have to do the best I can. I’m not sure how other bloggers strike a balance between entertaining and erudite…it must be a talent that comes with experience.


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