We definitely came into the day with more enthusiasm knowing that the sun would still be up when we left at 3:30. Even though we had a new task list, we strutted into that workroom with a purpose. Our day started strong as we finished all the previous day's work, and we were not as daunted by the flood of new teacher requests. (It rained today.)
Ann Marie has become the official bulletin board-maker for the fifth grade, so she began her second board with magKIPPicent ideas in mind. There will be confetti, so get excited.
Anjuli truly has a newfound appreciation for all teachers. SHOUT-OUT to fifth grade math teacher Ms. Vacha! Three interns spent lit-rally six hours grading one assignment, and Anjuli couldn't believe how one person could possibly tackle all that in one weekend while remaining sane.
Fifth graders just finished a project on Night John, a book about slavery, and a few brave KIPP-sters took the hipster route and made plays, songs, and videos rather than traditional posters. These students proudly presented their creations to their teammates during Pride Time, and received a lot of Pride Love and Support.
The Class of 2018 (seventh graders) enjoyed a presentation by fellow interns Chris, Chemia, and Meghan about life at the University of Maryland. They posed thoughtful questions on everything from school traditions to how to keep working hard and being good. The most interesting part for us was when they talked about how they want to be surgeons, veterinarians, and engineers. The teachers' high expectations of them clearly translated into impressive career goals.
At the end of the day we were privileged enough to sit in on professional development meetings held by all three schools. We were inspired by the positive attitudes the teachers carried from the classroom straight to the conference room despite it being the end of a long week. They all work hard, but they all work hard together, and this sense of family is part of what makes KIPP such a wonderful place to learn for students, interns, and teachers.
Love,
Anjuli and Ann Marie
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