The summer that changed my life,

thanks to the awe-inspiring VPPMS 8th grade Ninja Star Scholars who are incontestably the world's greatest. Institute wrapped up the Friday past in a huzzahing hullabaloo, which entailed my sanity's speedy return and my settling back in at the LAbode. I entertained the cursory notion of an exhaustive summer school finale post inundated with snapshots aplenty, but I shall allow the following video to suffice:

'Twas for Karla*, who was not aware she was smart 'cause her former teachers had told and made her believe she was dumb, till this summertide, whence she aced all the daily assessments after one-on-one tutoring and became the highest reader in the class. For Michaela*, who entered summer school unable to conjure complete sentences on the writing diagnostic, and left scribing a magnificent essay analyzing a recurring theme in two pieces of literature for the final writing test, earning a solid A that overwhelmed her for she ne'er imagined she could ace a paper. For Derek*, who, 'cause of his propensity to get easily distracted, mastered daily assessments once we differentiated instruction that enabled him to focus solely on the task at hand. For Isaiah*, who worked incredibly hard throughout the summer and raised his reading level by an astonishing 14 points at summer school's culmination. For all the Ninja Star Scholars who taught me ne'er to give up in the highest of expectations despite a myriad of challenges and distractions, for everyone possesses staggering potential waiting to be tapped into. 'Twas a humbling privilege in Colossians 3:23-24.

By the way, teacher surveys are jackpot central to pinpoint student perceptions of you and your class. After perusing 'em, all I can say is: God is mighty merciful, indeed.
Q: I know exactly what behavior my teacher expects from me at all times.
A: 100% replied, "Yes, always!"
Q: What has your teacher done to help you know how to behave?
A: Put people in check. Tell us the rules over and over.

Q: My teacher lets me and/or other students get away with inappropriate behavior.
A: 100% replied, "No, never."

Q: My teacher focuses on the positive a lot more than the negative.
A: 100% replied, "Yes, always!"

Q: My teacher is 'in charge' and has good control of the class.
A: 100% replied, "Yes, always!"

Q: What has your teacher done to help you believe you can and will achieve the learning goals in this class?
A: She makes me believe in myself. She tells us we can do this and gives me proper encouragement.

Q: What has your teacher done to help you like coming to school more?
A: She makes the lessons fun. She makes everything fun.

Q: What has your teacher done to make sure this class is a good place to be?
A: She would do the boom boom pow theme song.

* denotes name alteration to protect the anonymity of the students.