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March 14, 2013
March 14, 2013
BeaverValley
News & Events
News & Events
- Teacher Appreciation
- Ava Anderson Non-Toxic products are available!
- Home and Garden Show on April 6!
- Beaver County Reality Tour®
- Beaver County Summer Camp Guide
- Easter Egg Hunts and Activities Listing
- Little Leprechaun Feet--St. Patrick's Day Craft
- Lucky's Layered Lime Dessert
- St. Patrick's Day Macaroni Necklace
- St. Frances Cabrini Preschool Registration
- Beaver County Kindergarten Registration Dates
- Comfort Meets Cool™
- HipCurve Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults!
- High School Musicals
- Safety Tips
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- All Zen and Fitness Studio in Hopewell
- Preschool Scholarships at Lifesteps
- Children of Eden @ The Byham Theater
- Free Admission in March
- Pregnant? Have a baby? This newsletter's for YOU!
- More Macaroni!!
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Teacher Appreciation
Last week my great uncle, a very popular music teacher in the South Hills, passed away. He retired in the 1980s and so hadn't taught high school for nearly the last 30 years. But his former students, many now in their 60s, remembered him fondly and made plans to sing at his funeral. He directed them as teenagers, and they didn't have aspirations to become musicians, or music teachers, or choir directors. They just enjoyed singing. And today they're coming from all over Western Pennsylvania to sing for him, one last time.
When you think of it, there aren't too many people who inspire kids the way that teachers do. Think of a teacher--any teacher--who's brought out the best in you. Now, think of the teachers who are doing the same for your children every day. You know the days (but only the days that end in a "y") when you think you're going to go crazy because the kids are driving you nuts? Now imagine teachers with 20 or more kids in a class! The next time you see a teacher, tell them thanks for everything that they do. They are very much responsible for the kind of person your child will grow up to be.
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Enjoy all the St. Patrick's Day crafts and recipes in this week's edition. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
When you think of it, there aren't too many people who inspire kids the way that teachers do. Think of a teacher--any teacher--who's brought out the best in you. Now, think of the teachers who are doing the same for your children every day. You know the days (but only the days that end in a "y") when you think you're going to go crazy because the kids are driving you nuts? Now imagine teachers with 20 or more kids in a class! The next time you see a teacher, tell them thanks for everything that they do. They are very much responsible for the kind of person your child will grow up to be.
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Enjoy all the St. Patrick's Day crafts and recipes in this week's edition. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
Comments
1) Sharon Fitzgerald said:
What is his name? My hubby grew up in Mt Lebanon and has a very musical family.
Thanks,
Sharon
2) Kristine said:
Kudos to him...and you for recognizing teachers! I myself am not a teacher, but a school nurse. My mom was a teacher and now working with teachers I will defend them always for what they do and what they have to endure!
3) Dana said:
Sharon, his name was Regis Shalley and he taught at Baldwin. (I didn't even know his first name until I was older, I always just called him Uncle Bud.)
Kristine, my parents are both teachers, and even though they've mostly taught college level, I can't imagine doing what they do!
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