Fare Thee Well

Boy, what a semester! I have two pretty different notes to write to each class, second and third period.

Second Period: You all are, for the most part, a group of hard workers. There were averages that were turned around in your class that I never would have expected to turn around! I have enjoyed the camaraderie we had with each other and the good attitudes that you all have shown nearly all of the time. I wish each and every one of you the best and I know that if you keep the focus you have shown this semester, you will be a success.

Third Period: You guys... what to say? :) When you're on, you're on. When you're off... well, you know, you're REALLY off. Really, we had some amazing discussions in your class when you were focused. You also performed very well on tests and assignments (for the most part). I had a lot of fun with your class (and we can all agree that there were some very WEIRD moments, too). You all have such distinctive personalities, but I felt like I mainly got to see those through your journals. I appreciate your response to the Holocaust unit and the maturity you are showing with the novel project. I wish all of you luck in your future endeavors!

To all of you: I would love to see you in my Holocaust Lit class next year or possibly even in AP your senior year if you are up to that. I have so enjoyed getting to know you and I am glad you were in my class this semester. Feel free to come by room 222 any time (I'll probably be here for the next 22 years or so) or email me at adavis@clevelandschools.org to check in from time to time. Good luck, and thanks for a good semester!