Today was the last of the Big Three. The school holiday season is officially over (except for May Day-celebrating kindergarten teachers). Here are the Big Three in order of teacher fatigue:
1. Christmas. The sheer build up makes this the clear-cut winner. For weeks kids are pre-occupied with wish lists, family gatherings, shopping trips, etc. Fun, but hard to focus.
Most heard quote from student "We're going to (various destination) for Christmas."
2. Halloween. Costumes + candy + late night = 2 lost days of learning.
Most heard quote from student: "Can I wear my blood-pumping mask?" Teacher: "No."
3. Valentine's Day. It's the last hurrah for school-wide sanctioned parties and fairly low key. They pass out some cards and treats. Most heard quote: "Thanks ____, for the Valentine." Really. It was cool to see kids seek other kids out to thank them.
I'm not sure why we celebrate Valentine's Day in school. How much romance can there be for K-4 students? Should there be any? From a kid's point of view it's not a day to miss. An hour off at the end of the day for a class party and some treats got a lot of kids out of bed this morning.
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