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how to bid farewell to my grad 6th graders?

 
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moosehead



Joined: 05 May 2007

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:35 am    Post subject: how to bid farewell to my grad 6th graders? Reply with quote

they've caused me much stress and frustration but also much joy and satisfaction; I've been angry at them and sometimes wondered how they'd ever become adults, but of course, they will and I'm so proud we've come such a long way this academic year.

I do wish them well in their individual futures; I want to do something special for them but because there's so many, gift-giving would be too expensive - any suggestions?

it could be a comical presentation in our last class (I have 2 classes of 6th graders btw);

it could be a print out of something (but what?)

or something I haven't thought of - ?

suggestions please!

thanks!
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mountainous



Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Los Angeles

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would go with cake...and some games, maybe dress up as a clown or hire one. Laughing
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jadarite



Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Location: Andong, Yeongyang, Seoul, now Pyeongtaek

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clown? Why not do Santa instead?
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QbertP



Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was asked to give a speech when I left my previous public school. Honestly getting up in front of everyone(school staff etc.)and saying what you have alreadyy said in this thread might be a good idea. Don't underestimate the value of public praise. Ask a co-teacher to act as translator(for the staffs benifit as well as the children), provide a script to her ahead of time, and make it during the year closing ceremony.

It seemed to work well for me.
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