The End….A Time for Reflection

July 13, 2009 | | 5 Comments

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Well, the end of the school year has finally come. It’s a bittersweet thing. I think we were all excited for a break, but many of my students (and I) were sad to have to say goodbye. That’s one difficult thing about the fifth grade, the students move on to a new school next year.

This year has been a great one. I have really enjoyed this group of kids and their energy, creativity, and eagerness to learn and improve. I introduced some new projects this year like A to Z books, puppet shows, and service learning. I was also able to refine my digital storytelling process to make it more productive. My goal each year is to grow as a teacher and get better at what I do, and I really hope I accomplished that this year.

For next year, I would like to make a few changes. First, I would like to start all the students out with their own blogs immediately. I also hope to write in my professional blog at least once a week to reflect on my teaching practices. My final goal – now that I have gotten used to our new math series (enVisions), I would like to integrate more hands-on math activities and find better quality lessons to accompany the book.

Do you have any goals for the upcoming school year?

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hjm1to1 on July 13, 2009 2:06 pm
Just stumbled upon your blog – it’s great! I am an 8th grade math and science teacher from New Bern NC. I love your student blogs! I’d like to set them up for my kids this year because we are starting a pilot program where each student on our team (~55) will have a laptop to use in class. It looks like you have so much participation on your blog.
We have skype if you do: mrsgreenesclass. Or you can email: leslie.greene@craven.k12.nc.us
One of my goals this year is to connect to classrooms around the country. Hope you’re having a great summer!

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Yaelene on July 16, 2009 4:23 pm
Hi Mrs. Kulikowski
How ya doing!!!?
It is sooo humid in Yokers Newyork.
Just stopping by the website to say hi.
Hiiiiiiii!!!

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Angela Kulikowski Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Yaelene – How’s New York? Are you there to visit, or did you move?! I hope you are having a great summer and thanks for checking in!

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Kamryn on July 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Hello Mrs.Kulikowski! How have you been? I’m just dropping by to say Hi! My birthday is tomorrow too! I can’t wait!

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Soph on August 19, 2009 12:45 am
Hello Mrs Kulikowski,

How are you, I’m Soph. I love the blog it looks amasing! I’m saying goodbye too this year, and I’m not looking forward to it. I bet you will achieve your goal. I do I want to become great at fractions, decimals and times tables. How long have you had blogs for? I have just got one and I would love you to come and visit!
BYE!!!

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