Words of support and affirmation were exchanged at the annual fifth grade celebration for Eastern Mennonite Elementary School on June 1, 2020, as part of an annual event to mark the move to middle school.<\/p>\n
The 18 students heard words about themselves and shared words about their school.<\/p>\n
Maria Archer, K-8 principal affirmed first-year fifth grade teacher Erika Gascho, who stepped into the year ready to embrace existing traditions and create new ones.<\/p>\n
Ms. Gascho shared comments about each student individually on the Zoom session. The words came from her, as well as classmates. Some samples:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are funny, mischievous and you cheer others up.\u201d
\n\u201cWhen I think of you, I see your smile.\u201d
\n\u201cThe way you devour words and books is inspiring.\u201d
\n\u201cYou are honest, creative, positive and amazing.\u201d
\n\u201cYou express your opinions clearly. Your love of literature and art is contagious.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other adjectives included: imaginative, bubbly, helpful, deeply empathetic, caring, loyal, creative, trustworthy, eager to learn, adventurous, a leader, and \u201cYou enjoy problem solving tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each student shared about their experience at EMES, many sharing the top five things they love about their school. Recurring themes included outside learning and play space, caring teachers, \u201cawesome\u201d friends, and \u201cspecials\u201d classes (music, art and PE).<\/p>\n