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  1. Sara
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:11

    Such a good reflection Tim! I wish you a wonderful first day.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:43

      Thanks, Sara!

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  2. Diane Gallo
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:21

    Love your stories! Let’s hope this first day goes as smoothly as possible!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:44

      It will certainly give us more stories to tell.

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  3. Daniel Kelley
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:47

    You are surrounded by an amazing team that will rise again to the occasion. And Iam sure the kids can’t wait to see you and can’t wait to learn from you. You will have another amazing first day which will lead to an amazing year

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:44

      Thanks, Dan! We definitely are surrounded by an amazing team.

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  4. Paula Agins
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:49

    As always, thought-provoking and written perfectly!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:45

      Looking forward to seeing you, Paula.

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  5. Kelley
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:53

    Tim-
    I am so happy for the 3rd year in a row to work with you. Your classroom is an amazing environment and there’s no doubt in my mind that this year will be any different. I have learned a great deal from you in the past 2 years and can’t wait to see what year 3 brings. Thanks for this blog post to get in the proper mindset to welcome the students back tomorrow.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:49

      Thanks so much, Kelley! I’m very glad to be working with you again. I’ve learned a lot from you, also!

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  6. Elaine Temel
    September 7, 2020 @ 08:54

    That was wonderful and gave me a bit of hope which was very needed.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:50

      Thanks, Elaine! We’ll get through this.

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  7. Amanda Quaintance
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:00

    I with you, Tim… (well, maybe not with 34 first days of school ) ! And snail-mail coming your way one of these days ♥️ Good luck, my friend.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:54

      Great to hear from you, Amanda, whether virtually or snail mail. Have a great start to your year! 🙂

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  8. Laurie Hartnett
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:03

    I hope you have a good year, Tim! Your positive attitude will be a force of strength for you and for your students!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 19:56

      Thanks, Laurie. Nice to hear from you. I hope you’re enjoying a school-free September!

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  9. Alexa
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:05

    Wow Tim, it has been 33 years😬. You have always had amazing insight combined with positive outlook and realism. What a remarkable combination. You bring a calm and reassuring atmosphere to those around you. You will be great!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:03

      Thank you, Alexa! Yes, it’s been a while since SCSU. I appreciate your support and hope you’re enjoying yourself.

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  10. Sue Morin
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:15

    I have always loved the stories you tell. We have shared so many laughs over your stories at lunch with PMS Team 7. Keep them going. They are uplifting and help to lighten the mood. I’m looking forward to being on another great Team 7 with you this year.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:20

      Thanks, Sue! I do remember those lunches – Cindy got a lot of stories out of me. See you soon!

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  11. ERIC KIM
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:20

    Great post Tim. I loved your longevity as a teacher ; teaching is the future!!!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:21

      Thanks, Eric, and thanks for posting this on your blog!

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  12. Noreen
    September 7, 2020 @ 09:42

    I loved hearing your first day stories. I’ll have to share one of mine with you. Thanks for the hope!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:22

      Thanks, Noreen! I’m waiting anxiously to hear your story.

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  13. Pamela Young
    September 7, 2020 @ 10:18

    Thanks for your ever-inspiring post! I hope you and your students have an awesome ~ certainly MEMORABLE ~ year!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:23

      We won’t forget this, that’s for sure. Thanks, Pam, and enjoy your September!

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  14. Jennifer
    September 7, 2020 @ 10:20

    Loved this Tim! Good luck on your first day!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:24

      Thank you, Jen. It’s going to be an adventure.

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  15. Lori
    September 7, 2020 @ 10:56

    Oh Tim! Thank you for taking me on another beautiful journey. I, too, will be starting my 34th year in our district. Thank you for the inspiration…..See you tomorrow!

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:32

      See you soon, Lori! Thanks!

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  16. Stacie Payne
    September 7, 2020 @ 11:04

    Thanks for sharing your first day stories with us. It definitely made me reflect on couple of my first days teaching. It brought smiles to me. I even saw a former student yesterday who was in my very first class. She then reached out later and asked if we could go to dinner. Teaching has so many endless possibilities. You definitely reminded me of that again.

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    • Tim
      September 7, 2020 @ 20:36

      Glad to hear of your encounter with your student, Stacie. It’s always nice when that happens. Thanks for the comment. See you soon!

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  17. Heather Pescatello
    September 7, 2020 @ 21:46

    Thanks for this, Tim! I really enjoyed reading it. Best of luck-I know you’ll do great. I am so glad Mason is in your class this year! 🙂

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    • Tim
      September 10, 2020 @ 21:54

      Thanks for the comment, Heather. So nice to finally see Mason in person today! Hope you’re having a good first week.

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  18. Jean
    September 8, 2020 @ 10:21

    Hi Tim,
    Always love hearing a good story. Thank you for sharing. Will be praying for you , all teachers and students during these life changing times.

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    • Tim
      September 10, 2020 @ 21:55

      Thank you for your prayers, Jean. So far things are going well.

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  19. Gail
    September 8, 2020 @ 17:37

    Your students are in excellent hands!
    Have a great school year!

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    • Tim
      September 10, 2020 @ 21:55

      Thank you, Gail! Great to hear from you.

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  20. VickyAnn
    September 10, 2020 @ 21:13

    Love the quote by Mandela…it seems to sum up my life…Rising every time we fail…
    Practicing my own teaching ..K….
    2nd…and…4th grade in my own kitchen. In between making cornbread and healthy salads on a humid, rainy day…So it’s raccoon headbands, stratus clouds and rounding numbers to the hundreds simultaneously and then I get to reminiscence my 38, first days – so eloquently portrayed by you…
    Thank you, friend!

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    • Tim
      September 10, 2020 @ 22:01

      You will never stop teaching; your grandkids are learning so much from you, as always. I think you and Eric should open a school.

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  21. Linda
    September 13, 2020 @ 19:16

    There are silver linings to be discovered in this chaos and I have no doubt you will find them.
    Have a wonderful up school year !

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    • Tim
      September 17, 2020 @ 20:09

      Thanks, Linda!

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  22. Denise Zalaski
    October 3, 2020 @ 08:04

    Hey Timmy!
    I am just catching up on my emails. God Bless you and all the teachers out there who are challenged on a daily basis as you try to meet the needs of all your students. You are true heroes in my book! Really enjoyed reading your accounts on past 1st days of school… and the pics are priceless!! Stay well, my friend!
    Love,
    Nisi

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    • Tim
      October 4, 2020 @ 21:05

      Hi Nisi! It has been challenging, but things are going quite well so far. Somehow masks have become normal in the classroom and teaching two groups at once is the new reality. I wish we could provide more in-person days – the kids want to be in school. Great to hear from you!

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