Generation Gap

Talk about generation gap - My students are tutoring the first grade with their reading each morning. If the first grader remembers to bring the homework book back each day, they receive a sticker. Today was the first day to award stickers. They looked in their folders and found stars to use as the sticker. I couldn't believe what I was seeing as they began to try to put the star on the paper. I watched one young man and as he keep tapping the star on the paper. Then he looked at me and said, "There isn't any sticky on it. It won't stay on the paper." At the same time, a girl next to him said, " Miss Snapp, I can't get this to peel!" I told them that there isn't anything to peel and that they needed to lick the star to get it to stick. You should have seen their faces. "Really?" "You're kidding, right?" and "Yuck!" They had NO idea on how to get the star to stick!

Friday celebration

This meant a great deal to me.

Ms. Snapp,

I received this email from your Principal this morning.  Thank you for all you do to ensure a successful experience for our students.  It is professionals like you that make the world go around.  The educators role in the future of our students is huge and we are privileged to have employees such as you that understand that responsibility.  Teachers are where the rubber meets the road and it is teachers like you that ensure our students are up to the tasks the future will bring.  

Thank you for your commitment to DCSD and for all you do.

Superintendent Brotherson

On Feb 21, 2014, at 6:36 AM, Michiel Bostick wrote:

I would like to recognize the efforts of Carol Snapp. Carol is the type of teacher who devotes everything she has to her passion of teaching.  It is obvious when I enter her classroom that she has a desire for her students to develop a love for learning. At AES, we have implemented a Tier II tutoring program. I really appreciate Carol's willingness to make sure there is the necessary help for each student. Carol is also one of our tech helpers that is always available to help with various tech issues. I appreciate her proactive attitude to solve issues and make our testing run extremely smooth.  Carol is making a difference at AES by doing WHATEVER IT TAKES!!

Thanks,

Michiel

I actually received one other letter last September, but didn't remember to post it.

Ms. Snapp,
 This is an email that I received from your Principal.  I would like to thank you for commitment to team DCSD and Altamont Elementary.  Thank you for your extra effort to make the educational experience for our teachers and students better.
Dave

September 15, 2013 8:51:32 AM 
Today, I would like to recognize the efforts of Carol Snapp.  Carol is the type of person that puts her whole heart into everything she does. It is obvious that her students are very important to her.  She wants every student to be successful in everything they do.  Carol is also a tech person for our school.  I appreciate her willingness to take charge of the tech issues and solve any problems that we have.  She is flexible and she keeps things running smooth.  Carol’s attitude definitely reflects that she is willing to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to make AES a great place to learn.

Thanks,
Michiel 

Happy Valentine's Day

To all who have helped me along the way and made my life better, shown me patience and love, I send thanks and love today! You are appreciated and loved in more ways than you may ever imagine. Have a great day!

Kathie Weeks Jessup: Happy Valentines day Carol. You are a wonderful teacher and friend, thanks for all you do.

Gala Gines Hamilton: You have also done this for many! : )

Jackie Doherty Loetshcher: Happy Valentine's Day Carol! You are loved by our family!

Karen Rich Christensen: Happy Valentine's Day!! You are a special friend to me!!

Beverly Keel: You too... All the kids and parents Love and appreciate you..

Retiring?

Apparently, there is a rumor going around that this is my last year of teaching - that I am retiring. Not true, unless you know something that I don't! I'm NOT ready to take that step yet!

Jeannie Helms:  Oh yay, Jakers has to have you! We love you! You are amazing. You did so much for my girls!

Jackie Doherty Loertscher: That is not even funny!

Beverly Keel: Good.. Children need you..

Not sure how that rumor even started, but I was asked about last night!

Melody Gardner: Good! Because my boy will be in 4th next year. You are an amazing teacher.

What a day!

What a day!  Brother Anfinson had asked me last week to speak in Sacrament Meeting today.  He assigned me to speak on The Infinite Power of Hope by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf from the October 2008 Conference.  When preparing, I had a difficult time making my remarks fall into line.  How can you change President Uchtdorfs words.  He speaks with some power.  I didn't want to just read the talk either.  I kept searching and studying and found another talk on Hope by Elder Steven E. Snow from April 2011.  Using the thoughts by both of these men, I finally was able to write a talk.

Speaking in Sacrament meeting wasn't enough, it was also my week to teach in Relief Society.  This lesson was about the Plan of Salvation, Chapter 3 from the Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Fielding Smith.

I sure am glad that those two things are over!