The 12 Days of Christmas(My Principal Gave to Me)…

This is sung to the tune of ” The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

On the first day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

A classroom and my own key

On the second day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the third day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the fourth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the fifth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the sixth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the seventh day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the eighth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

8 dry erase markers

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the ninth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

9 Teacher’s Editions

8 dry erase markers

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the tenth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

10 classroom strategies

9 Teacher’s Editions

8 dry erase markers

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the eleventh day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

11 pats on the back

10 classroom strategies

9 Teacher’s Editions

8 dry erase markers

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

On the twelfth day of Christmas

My principal gave to me

12(x2) rowdy students

11 pats on the back

10 classroom strategies

9 Teacher’s Editions

8 dry erase markers

7 days of PD

6 versions of Bloom’s

5 desktop PC’s

4 desks to choose from

3 board erasers

2 lesson planners

And a classroom with my own key

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“Hot Chocolate and a Movie”

The Christmas  holiday have become a hotbed within schools. You can’t say “Merry Christmas”,  a Christmas tree is a no-no, and the list of political correctness is endless.  However, teachers are industrious souls and we always find a way around.  The tree in our lobby is “The Giving Tree”.  It’s filled with hats, scarves, and gloves for needy families in our school community. We don’t have presents under our tree, we have  canned goods donated by our families, who choose to give to those who don’t.  Most of my students celebrate Christmas, but I have a few who don’t, because of their religious beliefs.  I respect that, and do not push my views on them.  However, they are children and deserve a little  holiday fun!  I don’t have a Christmas party  anymore, I host “Hot Chocolate and a Movie.”  The kids  bring the mugs, they love this part! 🙂  I supply hot chocolate, chips, and a movie.  This year we watched “Toy Story 3”. They sit with their friends. watch a movie, and sip hot chocolate while eating chips.  Life is good for them, they are content.  The great part is, all my kids can participate, as we enjoy time together before our Christmas, ooops, I mean Winter break.:)