Do you remember?
Welcome back to another episode of Throwback ...thanks, Martha! Given the start of another school term, I thought it might be fun to revisit some of my own records.
While never an educator nor administrator, I still chuckle at the criteria on which we were graded. (You can click on each to enlarge.)
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Gosh, doesn't this sound like it was composed by a Pediatrician - v. a 1st Grade teacher? (I'm in the middle row, second from left.)   |
Maybe one of you knows? ... Are these sorts of qualities still graded? Having traveled from Europe, I started school a week later than the rest of my class. But as long as I live, I'll never forget Mrs. Phelps praising me aloud for my reading comprehension. My favorite teacher ever! (I'm the 'Brownie' in the back row, second from the right.)
Smiling at the commentary about my handwriting. That's why I prefer typing almost everything!
But how I wish you could tell me what the teacher wrote that you felt compelled to obliterate. I've few memories, but have entertained the thought of sending this to Mr. Hinojosa (yep, he's still alive) and saying, "What gives?"
Almost sounds like he fancied himself a psychologist. LOL!
I might not have looked like much ... but at least I had "nice manners." Yep, to this day I still "Need Improvement" in Leadership. And I'm OK with that! (*smile*)
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Thanks for joining me on this (not so) Sentimental Journey!
I hope y'all have a great day and stay safe!
Big hugs,
Myra
Wow! That teacher was OBNOXIOUS. Yikes. Your Daddy rocks. I teach 3rd grade, and some of the skills & characteristics on that report card are very similar to what we grade today. All of the math standards are very individualized now though. They're broken down by concept (measurement, multiplication, division, fractions, etc.) Thanks for sharing this!
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Laughter and Consistency
Thanks for the info, Jan! My youngest grand is 21 y/o, so I'm WAY behind the times. Nevertheless, I'm really appreciative of what you - and all our educators - are doing in this season of uncertainty!
DeleteI told Mother to throw away all the stuff when she told me she still had it after I moved to Florida and now that I've read yours I'm glad that I did not tell her to keep them for me because I hate to think what was written on mine and it would just piss me off to read it. Times sure have changed.
ReplyDeleteFor sure ... and I suspect not for the better. I'm pretty sure neither my son or grands will be interested, so I should just toss mine as well.
DeleteI'm glad your dad wiped it out so you would not be able to read it maybe things like this that were said to me on my report cards or what may need turn into a complete introvert and to hate myself. It's called reading between the lines actually all this you are adorable and it hurts me to see some of the things they wrote. I don't know what they check now I haven't had anybody in school for about 40 years
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing to say! (XOXOX) Actually, I think 'something' happened because after that term my dad requested a transfer and we moved to another school district -- where I became a total introvert.
DeleteThis is a perfect example of the value of home schooling.
ReplyDeleteSchools pound every child, into a prescribed mold. Every child must do, as the "Powers That Be" have stated, they must. NO accommodating individual "anything."
Where, with home schooling, the basics can be learned, in much less time. (Anyone who home schools knows, that a lot of the regular School Day, is simply baby sitting.)
The child learns his/her lessons, and can take a break... To go out side to check on the growth of his strawberries, for instance. And come back to more learning, refreshed from the break, doing what he choose to do, for a few minutes.
Plus, now... "The Powers That Be" are more interesting in developing good little *so~called~citizens,* who will not balk at the changes in History, which they are *fed*, for instance. Nor at anything they are *fed*. Socialism, etc., is taught, through the growing years.
Wasn't that way, in our school time. But is is now. Just look at what they teach.
Very interesting Looking Back...
'Miss BB'🐝🐝
"Beside a babbling brook" blog
Thanks! I appreciate -- and agree with this though-full commentary.
DeleteBTW, I've been trying to leave a comment on your blog -- to no avail. Will try again in the morning, hopefully before New Blogger's awake.
Great memories. Thank you for the smiles.
ReplyDeleteThe other day I was sorting through paperwork/a file folder my mother gave me. In it were my old report cards. Yep, I still have issues with authority, and that was the teacher(s) main concern; I couldn't allow them authority and I would also question authority. LOL
Why am I not surprised? LOLOLOL! Are you going to share some with us?
DeleteThis was a fantastic throwback post! I loved seeing all your old photos and report cards. I don't even remember them grading on anything other then academics when my kids were little. I think that went out the window with our generation. My mom saved every single thing. I recently went through it all and made a junk journal with the things I wanted to keep and tossed the rest. Thanks for playing along as always. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much! I had fun putting this together ... albeit shaking my head. I hope you'll tell us more about junk journaling someday?
DeleteOh and that one teacher was a real jerk and your dad was awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteWasn't he? Just wish I hadn't allowed him to take up space in my head all these years.
DeleteAs ALWAYS i love the walk through history. Amazing that a teacher had the TIME to evaluate each kid. Funny this, our Grandson Ben (Now here in Utah) spent some time with Sherry & I one year. He was in and out my office a lot. I had a file on him. I just brought that file to him this trip. He and his dad had a fun time going through it.
ReplyDeleteIt seems your mom and dad did a wonderful job of preserving your childhood on paper and photos. SWEET. you were a cute kid! Funny I caught the dates on one photo, '57 the year I joined the USMC and married Sherry! LOL You are still a sweet kid! LOL
From UTAH,
Sherry, jack & JJ on the road
Aw, thanks! That's so cool, your keeping a file on Ben. (He was the little red-headed tyke, right?) Your 'gift' sounds like something he'll treasure forever.
DeleteWow, interesting commentaries from your teachers. I don't recall my teachers writing that much information to my parents. I may need to go back and look at them again if I can find them. That was fascinating! Glad you were able to rise above the thoughts of the teachers and have excelled as a creative and wonderful adult! sometimes I'd like to go back and tell my old teachers, "Hey, look at me! I became a productive adult after all!" LOL. This was very interesting. My first visit here through "Throwback Thursday". Looking forward to getting better acquainted in the future!
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela! So glad you came to visit and decided to stay a while. :))) Certainly, you and I hang in the nicest (blog) neighborhoods. I, too, look forward to getting to know you better!
DeleteThat was fun. I doubt they grade like that these days. You were so cute!! What do you mean, you don't look like much?! Thanks for sharing Myra! It is always fun to travel down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteOh, you've no idea how I used to hate looking at my school pictures! Thanks for joining me on the 'lane' today!
DeleteA great visit through memory lane. And it gave you yet another opportunity to appreciate your dad all the more.
ReplyDeleteI remember the day my teacher told me "Your grammar stinks!"
I told my dad, and he asked which grandma it was because his mother always smelled of sweet lavender. Whilst my mom's mom smelled of pot pourri!
Dad complained to the teacher about her remarks on our body odour. She explained what she said; and dad got very annoyed because he still thought his mom smelled better!
That same teacher also wrote that I'd go down in History ... and Geography ... Maths ... as well as Grammar!
God bless.
Poor grammar, er Gramma. Your teacher sounds terribly pessimistic.
DeleteNow I will have to dig out my own report cards. Mine are not as detailed as yours! Very little in the comment section.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you will ... and perhaps share?
DeleteWow I'm amazed you still have your report cards! I loved your school pictures! Good for your dad calling that teacher out for being a poor instructor! Some just aren't meant to be teachers I do believe!
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I think you're right; hopefully, this pandemic will reveal which ones are truly passionate about their calling.
DeleteMy goodness I Love seeing all these photos and school documents. Your dad loved you dearly! That really irks me when teachers are cruel. I should write a post about Catholic school and my great cousin Mike and lifelong friend Judy that told stories of having one parent having to school the nun! I could never sew because the nun did not think I was smart enough. She needed a breath mint, it is all I remember of her hatefulness. I know many people who were scarred by teachers who were not fit to be teaching young children. Of course, it was not only nuns who were hateful. I am appalled what teachers get away with in some places even today. Mrs. Kitto from Western Hills Elementary use to greet me, "Yes Mrs. Robinson, we all know your husband works for a premier law firm." To which I would reply don't forget it m'mam! I drove the old gal to go into administration which is far worse, sitting on your laurels! UGH
ReplyDeleteI seem to have several of my older brother Ed's school papers. HaHaHa! They always compared me to him, that in itself was annoying as H E double hockey sticks! Thanks for the smiles and shares. HUGS xo xo
You are such a stitch! I mean, I hate that you had to experience those horrid instructors, but 'yeay' how you've risen above their mean ways.
DeleteI can't believe you still have all these reports and photos, Myra! No, I don't think that's how grading goes these days. And you sure were one cute little girl, no matter what the teachers said.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Aw, thanks! Yeah, both my parents were savers. I've even several of THEIR report cards.
DeleteSome of my children and grandchildren headed back to school this week so your post is appropriately timed. School days are forever changed one way of the other. Some didn't even get to have school pictures last year.We' ve yet to see what happens this year. Still we hope they have a few wonderful memories like you do. We just try to make do with what we've got nd what we have.
ReplyDeleteTrue! No-one's been given an instruction manual with which to navigate. Like Rich used to say, "Every day's a school day."
DeleteThis was a fun post. In going through Mike's belongings, I came across the full collection of his report cards. It was kinda fun looking at them, but I suppose I should throw them out. I've gotta be ruthless about clearing things out, because I know none of the kids will want our stuff. I only have a few of my report cards, but one thing that stood out on mine: I talked too much. Great grades, but I didn't know how to keep my big mouth shut. (Still don't!) (Probably never will...)
ReplyDeleteTake care, and have a super weekend.
Isn't it fun to reexamine ourselves through our teachers' eyes? Chuckling about your talking "too much" ... but I sense you were voted Miss Congeniality.
DeleteHow awesome that you have all those items. I don't think I have anything from grade school. I do have my children's stuff!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet! Do they know that?
DeleteI remember those type of report cards! What fun to reminisce about school days. It's been a very long time for me! Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteA VERY long time for me, too! Thanks, and I hope you and your 'mister' do the same!
DeleteI really enjoyed this post...it brought back all sorts of memories. My mother didn't save our report cards, but I vaguely remember what they looked like.
ReplyDeleteLife was a lot more simple then, wasn't it?
It certainly was! Isn't perspective a curious thing? WELCOME to my little tribe!
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