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We’ve been asking questions on social media to engage our community and and the response has been terrific! From classroom behavior suggestions to have brought insights and assistance, connecting educators across all of ou As an educator, I feel the most appreciated when… A student says thank you after receiving help. -Cynthia K. I still have letters I’ve saved from students and parents telling me how much of an impact I made, or how they loved my class. Taking the time to write a note to a teacher is the best and means so much! A student WANTS to talk to me even when we aren’t in class, or fist bumps me whenever they pass me in the hallway. -Denise C. When I get a note from a former student who reminds me why I teach, to see them successful in life is a great blessing to me. -Siema S. -Melissa T. How do you promote funding for classroom supplies? Our grade level sponsors a school dance. This provides scholarships for our class trip and provides money for our classrooms. The dance is for 2 hours right after school. The middle school kids love it and so do the parents-supervised fun! We charge admission and sell snacks. -Sherry B.