Gifts From the Heart for the Teacher

The then assistant superintendent of the school district (now superintendent) wrote me a note of appreciation during my second year of teaching (2012). 

A note of appreciation 2013-2014 for helping out at the talent show.

This lanyard was given to me by the PTSA on teacher appreciation week last year.

Given to me from a paraprofessional during teacher appreciation week who also has a few boys in my music classes.

Photos from the first concert of 2014-2015

Photos from the Christmas program:

6th grade student writes a not from the heart in teacher appreciation week. On the front, is a picture of a trombone (my primary instrument).

8th grade student (Lesslie) gave this to me on teacher appreciation week.

A parent gave me a bouquet of roses with this card from a 7th grade student at our end of the year concert 

A note of appreciation for helping out another teacher.

Note made by 3rd grade students after I taught them the teddy bear tango for the Christmas concert.

Jordyn (5th grade) gave me a journal with an "A" on it. Another student gave me a musical journal.

Sweet Rebekah (5th grade) puts together a box of handmade items after I announce that I will not be returning to Inca next year.

Lily (5th grade) brought me a bag of chocolate candies and this:

Sweet Jasmine gave me this and made me cry. There was a lot of crying in those last 2 weeks.

Beautiful Brisa gave me this. She stayed after school for hours helping me pack and clean out my room on the last day of school. We both truly struggled not to cry the whole time.

The day after I announced, sweet and  sassy Melissa came in to my room with another and cooly asked if I needed any help. Then, she deflated and started to cry, "Miss Shupe! I don't want you to go!" It broke my heart. 

She gave me this the following day: 

The Evans family has been so dear to me. They have volunteered countless hours to fundraise and Mrs. Evans would play the piano. Their oldest son has been a real treat to work with in the band and is moving to 9th grade. The next in line is an 8th grade boy in the band. I was secretly hoping the family would follow me on my new journey.

They surprised me with this gift:

These past 4 years of my life have been an unbelievably amazing journey. I love my kids. I love the work they did to help create a great program at Inca. I have been so blessed to work with such incredible children. 

(Painted by the art teacher as a Christmas gift Dec 2014)