Participation in school activities...
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| Monday - Movie Day |
Do you participate in school activities? I love when it is Homecoming / Red Ribbon week at my school because I love to dress up!!
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| Thursday - Camo Day |
Once upon a time, we had several days of dress up opportunities at my school. One week of Homecoming festivities and one week of Red Ribbon week, plus we had the occasional Pink Out day. It was a blast to find the absolute "best" costume. One of my fellow teachers and I usually get together and plan our outfits. We generally have a friendly competition and bounce ideas off of each other. Sometimes we even share the shopping list, lol.
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| Tuesday - Galaxy Day |
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| Wednesday - Twin Day |
During October, we celebrated both Homecoming and Red Ribbon Week from October 23 - 27. Pinterest really came in handy this year! I searched for a Movie themed costume with short hair - I think I portrayed Ursala really well. On Tuesday, we had Galaxy Day - that one was fun because there really is not a rhyme or reason to being an alien. Wednesday, my teacher friend and I were Ketchup and Mustard for Twin Day. Thursday was the easiest day - Camo Day. I live in East Texas and it is hunting season... nearly every store has something with camo on it. And finally - Friday was Color Wars. Seniors were to wear Neon Yellow, Juniors were to wear Neon Orange, Sophomores were to wear Neon Green and Freshmen were to wear Neon Pink. Since I am a Campus Technology Specialist and I teach all grades I decided to wear all colors. Fortunately, this has been one of the dress up days the past several years and I have the colors down. I have not taught a "specific" grade since I moved to the High School in 2009.
I have really enjoyed seeing the smiles on the students' faces when they see me coming down the hall or into classrooms. I even had students that started stopping by my office just to see what I was wearing that day. I truly believe one of the ways to show students that we care is to participate in activities on campus. I do not dance well, so I don't get in on the pep rally fun and I do not play volleyball, so I don't participate in the student versus teacher game. But, I can dress up! I also try to attend games and performances. This year I have fallen down on attending Volleyball and Football games. However, there is still Basketball and Concerts!
The next time your school has an event, make the effort to support your students, in any way you can. It will definitely make a difference to them, whether they admit it or not.
I have really enjoyed seeing the smiles on the students' faces when they see me coming down the hall or into classrooms. I even had students that started stopping by my office just to see what I was wearing that day. I truly believe one of the ways to show students that we care is to participate in activities on campus. I do not dance well, so I don't get in on the pep rally fun and I do not play volleyball, so I don't participate in the student versus teacher game. But, I can dress up! I also try to attend games and performances. This year I have fallen down on attending Volleyball and Football games. However, there is still Basketball and Concerts! 
Hi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree. We should support all school events and join the fun. These are surely some of the most memorable, fun-filled school days for students and that's what it's all about.
At some point, I'd like to blog about being part of PTA activities. I know a lot of teachers groan at things like this. Our optional weekend events get very few teachers involved, sadly. Like you, I think that being involved in things like this strengthens the relationships and shows students and families how much we care.
Nice post!
Adam