Day 5: Life Changer
Dear Ms. (5th Grade) Johnson,
I apologize to still have to put 5th grade in front of your name almost 25 years after the fact, but it would be too confusing in my head if I didn't keep it there. This is obviously due to having two different Ms. Johnson's as teachers, you in 5th grade and then of course 6th grade Ms. Johnson.
I am writing to you today to say thank you and let you know that being in your classroom when I was 10 years old still has an effect on me into my 30's. I have no doubt, when I look back at my own schooling life, that 5th grade was my favorite year of school. I have very distinct memories of detailed studies into Ancient Egypt, making a model of a sarcophagus with papier-mache, and going to see real mummies at the Putnam Museum.
Aside from Ancient Egypt, I remember 5th grade was when I realized how much I enjoyed math. There was something about how you lead us through math concepts that made so much sense to me. And beyond all of the academic school-related things, I remember that everyone felt so comfortable in your classroom. You were approachable and warm, you treated us with kindness and respect, you always seemed very fair in your decision making.
Thank you for being my 5th grade teacher. (I also think you may have had some influence over what I ultimately wanted to be, "when I grew up" :) )
Your former student,
TS
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Invitation: Today I wrote to someone from my past who I feel like shaped me as a person. In some way, they changed my life for the better. I invite you to try the same. Try to think of someone from outside of your home, a coach, a teacher, a camp counselor, a mentor of some sorts, even a friend. Write a letter to that person, thanking them and explaining how they've affected you. If you are writing to an actual friend who is at Burley, please just address it, "Dear Friend" and avoid using specific names.
I apologize to still have to put 5th grade in front of your name almost 25 years after the fact, but it would be too confusing in my head if I didn't keep it there. This is obviously due to having two different Ms. Johnson's as teachers, you in 5th grade and then of course 6th grade Ms. Johnson.
I am writing to you today to say thank you and let you know that being in your classroom when I was 10 years old still has an effect on me into my 30's. I have no doubt, when I look back at my own schooling life, that 5th grade was my favorite year of school. I have very distinct memories of detailed studies into Ancient Egypt, making a model of a sarcophagus with papier-mache, and going to see real mummies at the Putnam Museum.
Aside from Ancient Egypt, I remember 5th grade was when I realized how much I enjoyed math. There was something about how you lead us through math concepts that made so much sense to me. And beyond all of the academic school-related things, I remember that everyone felt so comfortable in your classroom. You were approachable and warm, you treated us with kindness and respect, you always seemed very fair in your decision making.
Thank you for being my 5th grade teacher. (I also think you may have had some influence over what I ultimately wanted to be, "when I grew up" :) )
Your former student,
TS
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Invitation: Today I wrote to someone from my past who I feel like shaped me as a person. In some way, they changed my life for the better. I invite you to try the same. Try to think of someone from outside of your home, a coach, a teacher, a camp counselor, a mentor of some sorts, even a friend. Write a letter to that person, thanking them and explaining how they've affected you. If you are writing to an actual friend who is at Burley, please just address it, "Dear Friend" and avoid using specific names.