A few more thoughts...

Thank you, Alina, for posting such a thoughtful song with which we can so nicely relate. We've had a few 'twists and turns of fate' this year. We fed on each other's energy all along and after so much hard work we've accomplished the goals we had set for ourselves. At this time of year, 'these small hours still remain.' I can't stress enough how proud of our team I've felt on so many occasions. More than ever before I've come to realize how much more we can achieve together. The results of our joint effort has been immensely more than the sum of each individual's work. As I'm finishing the last touches on our self-evaluation to present on Thursday, I see the amazing quality and quantity of the work done. Along the process, Alina, you've always set the tone with your inexhaustible energy and keen sensitivity. Your love of the school has permeated your work, and your initiative has led to the exploration of new paths for us all.

Omar, after going through every piece of work the 7th Year team has produced I feel proud once again of your strong drive to extend your knowledge and develop constantly. Fortunately there are no limits to your initiative at school. I know that Pimpa's and Paula's support has been crucial to produce so much, but, like them, I wanted to highlight the long hours, the passion and professionalism you've put into your work to raise the bar and keep the standards high for us all.

Janine, Adela, Caro, Elvira, it was such a relief to count on you to take care of the nitty-gritty to make High School Musical the resounding success it became. I'm sure we've all contributed to give the kids that took part some of their finest moments in their high school experience.

To all of the FAAPI speakers, I did not get a chance to attend any of the other workshops, but I felt like I had a great time with just the bunch of you. As I look at the pics again, the sense of pride comes back and remains stronger...

To the ones that for different reasons could not make it to Jujuy, thank you for keeping the ball rolling at school, and for your unconditional support and encouragement.

"There are no problems we cannot solve together; and very few that we can solve by ourselves." (Lyndon Johnson)

At the beginning, we shaped a vision together, and set off on a worthwhile quest. Along the road, we've learned to rely on each other. We've been able to smooth our sharp edges, speak our mind when something didn't seem right, discussed our concerns, share our misadventures, discoveries, happiness, and the thrill of missions accomplished. Hopefully our work has added new shades and meaning to our lives. As we now turn to our loved ones with more time at home, I also hope we share the feeling that after the road we've trodden together we've grown as professionals and individuals.

If this is the case, we may now close our binders and backpacks, get ready to enjoy our time with family more relaxed, with the warm reassurance of a job well done and a group of people behind us all the way...

THANK YOU all for the small hours that still and will remain...

"LITTLE WONDERS"

Just before this fantastic year comes to an end, I wanted to share with you some of my feelings. I feel we worked harder than ever and accomplished wonderful things. This crazy idea of making blogs carried me to unexpected places that filled my heart of unforgettable moments.
So I wanted to share this clip from Disney`s movie: "MEET THE ROBINSONS" (Do you remember it , Norita?). It is my kids` favourite film, so I kind of watch it over and over again and fall in love with it every time.
The song is called : "LITTLE WONDERS" By Rob Thomas and the lyrics are quite optimistic and hopeful. This is my way to thank you all for the support, help and sound advice I got from you throughout all this way.

"What team???.... "

"SanPa!!!!"

Alina;)

"Little Wonders"

Let it go,Let it roll right off your shoulder

Don't you know

The hardest part is over

Let it in, Let your clarity define you

In the end We will only just remember how it feels

Our lives are made In these small hours

These little wonders,

These twists & turns of fate

Time falls away, But these small hours,

These small hours still remain

Let it slide, Let your troubles fall behind you

Let it shine

Until you feel it all around you

And I don't mind If it's me you need to turn to

We'll get by, It's the heart that really matters in the end

Our lives are made In these small hours

These little wonders,

These twists & turns of fate

Time falls away, But these small hours,

These small hours still remain

All of my regret Will wash away some how

But I cannot forget The way i feel right now

In these small hours These little wonders

These twists & turns of fate

These twists & turns of fate

Time falls away but these small hours

These small hours, still remain, Still remain

These little wonders These twists & turns of fate

Time falls away But these small hours

These little wonders still remain

I want you all to know that I we may have had our twists and turns, but personally, I hold on to "the little wonders that remain".

Final text for our First English Department Award

After a couple of revisions, here is the final (?) text:

Albert Schwitzer (1875-1965) dijo alguna vez: "No sé cuál será vuestro destino, pero una cosa sí sé: los únicos entre ustedes que serán verdaderamente felices son aquellos quienes habrán buscado y encontrado cómo servir a otros."

Si se cumple su predicción, nuestra personita debería ser muy feliz. Ha sido un verdadero dínamo detrás de todo proyecto de aula, de su promoción, y del colegio. En las clases de inglés ha sido una presencia refrescante, una batería de inagotable carga positiva, lista para buscar, enfrentar y superar los desafíos que implican llegar al alma de una segunda lengua que ha transformado prácticamente en otra primera lengua. A lo largo de estos años, en su motivación y capacidad de análisis, los sucesivos profesores que le han enseñado han encontrado una respuesta reconfortante y sólida. En ella se ha visto siempre plasmada la visión de aprendizaje que deseamos para nuestros alumnos. Tiene la maravillosa humildad de los grandes, ofreciendo su trabajo silencioso e incansable a pares, profesores y comunidad toda. Su calidez, su tranquilidad, su insaciable curiosidad intelectual, su entusiasmo creativo y su fina sensibilidad llenan su entorno de energía constructiva que esperamos perpetuar en la memoria del colegio a través de este premio. Por estas razones y muchas otras es un entrañable honor entregar el primer premio a la excelencia del Departamento de Inglés a Valentina Becker.

I'll be turning it in Monday first thing, so if you have any new suggestion for further revision, go right ahead...