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John and I had went on our usual walk and we got caught in the rain. We ended up stopping in one of the restaurants to dry off and get lunch (actually had to go to the laundry mat and dry our shirts after that!) and I received a text from my student, Nehemie. She said my name was called over the announcements for some kind of award. Turns out- it was for Teacher of the Year for my school, and the Dwyer nominee for the Senior High category. Yup, found this out when I took off from school...and was across the country! I waited to make a 'public' announcement until I had a more concrete thing to share- like this lil' shoutout in the Principal's newsletter;   This is me (with John, of course!) after finding out I got TOY- celebrating in San Diego!
I created my daily art piece to celebrate this victory, turning the fallen ornaments into stars, shining their light down on the world they left behind. I am glad that this community was able to come together and create a positive memory for this date.   Click on the pic to see MORE photos from the opening!  (Left) Jane's painting (Middle) Ricky's recycked garment modeled by NouNou (Right) Nehemie's mixed media piece  Don't mind me, just being a super goofy proud art teacher!   I had to miss the mermaid show on account of this trip to our happy place- San Diego! You know where to find me- Pacific Beach!  We stayed in this building before, but THIS unit was even better! Loved the views from the balconies.  We don't do much. Eat $3 bean burritos, drink coffee, walk the boardwalk. But its our favorite thing. Ever. |
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