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September 07, 2005
Community of Learners
Today was a special day at NMS. We had a guest speaker, Mr. Ed Gerety. Mr. Gerety entertained and educated us with his stories of his childhood and of young adults he has met in his travels. From discussions with various students throughout the day, I believe Mr. Gerety’s message was well received. We are responsible for each other, for helping each other, and building up each other. As an educator I feel it is extremely important to have presenters bring such a positive and uplifting message to our young people. I encourage you to speak with your children about their own thoughts about Mr. Gerety and his words of inspiration.
We took our learned skills in Social Studies today and put them to work. Using our reference atlas, our glossary, and most of all our brainpower we worked through a map skills activity on North America. I hope the students now “see” how what they have been learning is used in real life. My goal is to always make it real and as enjoyable as possible.
I need to thank all of those folks who have sent in paper towels, Kleenex, and hand sanitizer. Mrs. Wooten and I work to make our classroom-learning environment as positive and pleasant as possible and these basic necessities really do help. Your assistance will go a long way to making this a very productive “Community of Learners”.
Another item for you to draw great pride from - Norwayne Middle School has already raised over $2,000 to help our neighbors who have suffered so greatly because of Hurricane Katrina.
Posted by hlperson at September 7, 2005 01:59 PM
Comments
Mr. Gerety is fun and amazing, he also taught me a lesson to love yourself, others, and not to judge people without knowing their story.
Posted by: Chris Mallard at September 7, 2005 06:24 PM
I agree, he is amazing. He makes you think twice before wanting to talk about someone. He really got through to some of us. Where as others, it never really effected them, which is pretty sad.
But seriously, I wouldn't mind seeing him again.
Posted by: Chelsea at September 9, 2005 09:11 PM
I really enjoyed Mr. Eds talk he had, I was here in the 6th grade but it never really clicked in when he was talking. I tried my hardest to see him afterwards to tell him how much i enjoyed him coming and how i thought it had a real good leson to it but i couldnt because i thought i would get in trouble. I would like to thank the school for letting him come out and tell his hard times and encourage us to make the best of life!
Posted by: Miranda Aycock at September 15, 2005 07:15 PM
Chris, Chelsea, and Miranda - Thank you so much for your comments. I will make sure that Mr. Gerety gets to see them and knows how much his sharing means to you. I will also let Mr. Barnes and Mrs. Wilkins know how the experience was a positive for you!
I appreciate your motivational comments!
Posted by: Lee Person at September 15, 2005 07:48 PM