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At the end of the school year, I ask my departing students to share their wisdom about how to have a successful year in my classroom.
Here is their genius advice:
DO NOT fall asleep!
Work very hard on EVERYTHING
Write A LOT of "Class Shoutouts" - They Always Brighten Your Day
Make goals for yourself
Don't take anything for granted
DON'T STRESS
Study everything you can for tests (I love flashcards, especially colorful ones)
Do your best with everything
Pay attention
Finish your homework on time and if you don't, just tell Mrs. Potts, don't hide it!
Be kind to other people
Don't say negative things
Don't stop believing in yourself!
Be nice to Mrs. Potts
Be confident
Encourage yourself to do well
Take your time
Be a leader not a boss
Never give up
Wear green because it will make Mrs. Potts happy
Have fun!
Always ask questions
Choose your attitude, choose to be happy
Even if Mrs. Potts' jokes aren't funny, laugh anyway :)
Respect your classmates
Don't be afraid of color
Every day is a new day, so don't dwell on bad things that happened
Speak your feelings
BE YOURSELF
Don't try to change other people
Don't leave your chair out because Mrs. Potts is clumsy
Never say "I can't" because you can
Give 100% all day every day
If you have an answer to a question be brave and say it, even if it might be wrong
Be honest
Make friends
Always put your best foot forward
Listen and be thoughtful in what you do
If you have a bad day at home walk into school and make it better
Take a guess once in a while, mistakes help us learn
Don't be nervous
If you have a long time on an assignment start early!
Be able to laugh at yourself
Go easy when you need to, but work hard when you need to
Live in the moment
Take your time on assignments
Check over your work
Give Mrs. Potts lots of hugs, she loves them!!!!
Trust yourself
Watch your talking, it will distract you and other people
HAVE THE BEST 5TH GRADE YEAR POSSIBLE
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