Comments on: Good Bye http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/ Tue, 06 May 2008 16:36:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Dustin http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Dustin Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:16:54 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-855 Hello, this is Dustin from Mr. Fishers class... that must really suck how you lost your whole entire job over on online page out of billions... well... just thought id say hi :D, even though i dont know you, you sound pretty cool hhaa... but anyways, hope everything works out for you... cya later :D Hello, this is Dustin from Mr. Fishers class… that must really suck how you lost your whole entire job over on online page out of billions… well… just thought id say hi :D , even though i dont know you, you sound pretty cool hhaa… but anyways, hope everything works out for you… cya later :D

]]> By: Ruby http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-845 Ruby Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:29:15 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-845 Hey Mr. R, When we were all called into the commons, I thought there was a fight or something had been vandalized or something. But when Ms. D read that letter, no-one moved, no-one talked, everything was silent. Everyone was just so shocked and upset that everyone could only be silent. It was sad coming into the classroom, knowing you were gone, and seeing the walls all plain. The classroom is very empty, and I miss all the plants (especially the really tall one). I think you should have just been on probation or something, because it was really sudden and at a really bad time when you left. Please keep looking at our blogs, and why did you delete all the links to them (the blogs)? We miss you a lot. Thankyou for being a great teacher. Hey Mr. R,
When we were all called into the commons, I thought there was a fight or something had been vandalized or something. But when Ms. D read that letter, no-one moved, no-one talked, everything was silent. Everyone was just so shocked and upset that everyone could only be silent. It was sad coming into the classroom, knowing you were gone, and seeing the walls all plain. The classroom is very empty, and I miss all the plants (especially the really tall one). I think you should have just been on probation or something, because it was really sudden and at a really bad time when you left. Please keep looking at our blogs, and why did you delete all the links to them (the blogs)? We miss you a lot. Thankyou for being a great teacher.

]]> By: John Connell » Blog Archive » Control and more Control http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-843 John Connell » Blog Archive » Control and more Control Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:38:05 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-843 [...] many teachers out there might hope to have their students write words such as these about [...] [...] many teachers out there might hope to have their students write words such as these about [...]

]]> By: Kallie http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-842 Kallie Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:04:38 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-842 Hey Mr.R We all miss you soooo much! I'm really sorry you had to leave. You're definately one of the best teachers I've ever had! I loved how you taught us how to teach and educate ourselves- you taught us how to learn. I really appreciate everything you've done for us. When the teachers gathered us all in the commons on Sunday and told us the unfortunate news I was fighting back tears. And when Ms.D read the note the lump in my throat grew bigger and bigger. The first thing I noticed when I walked into your room the next day was that the plant was missing- I loved that plant. I also noticed the color of the walls in there- grey and peach :( . It was so gloomy. Your art, music, and plants always made the room feel so welcoming. And dont worry- I wont stop blogging! I hope you dont stop commenting on and reading them. I was looking forward to hear what you had to say at the conferences the other day, and to what you had to say about The Wave- we'd just started reading. I was also looking forward to hearing your labor art song and will check for it if you post it on here. You made a huge impact on me and my learning and I will never forget you. I will still think of you as my teacher and will always visit your classroom on here. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for everything, Kallie PS- You never know what you've got untill its gone. Hey Mr.R
We all miss you soooo much! I’m really sorry you had to leave. You’re definately one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! I loved how you taught us how to teach and educate ourselves- you taught us how to learn. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for us. When the teachers gathered us all in the commons on Sunday and told us the unfortunate news I was fighting back tears. And when Ms.D read the note the lump in my throat grew bigger and bigger. The first thing I noticed when I walked into your room the next day was that the plant was missing- I loved that plant. I also noticed the color of the walls in there- grey and peach :( . It was so gloomy. Your art, music, and plants always made the room feel so welcoming. And dont worry- I wont stop blogging! I hope you dont stop commenting on and reading them. I was looking forward to hear what you had to say at the conferences the other day, and to what you had to say about The Wave- we’d just started reading. I was also looking forward to hearing your labor art song and will check for it if you post it on here. You made a huge impact on me and my learning and I will never forget you. I will still think of you as my teacher and will always visit your classroom on here. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for everything,
Kallie

PS- You never know what you’ve got untill its gone.

]]> By: John Connell » Blog Archive » 50 Excuses not to Change http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-840 John Connell » Blog Archive » 50 Excuses not to Change Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-840 [...] Steam Ahead - today he is out of a job! How any school can afford to get rid of a teacher with such clarity of vision and such passion and compassion is a mystery to me - and his students have made their own thoughts clear about his predicament [...] [...] Steam Ahead – today he is out of a job! How any school can afford to get rid of a teacher with such clarity of vision and such passion and compassion is a mystery to me – and his students have made their own thoughts clear about his predicament [...]

]]> By: Victoria Marinelli http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-839 Victoria Marinelli Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:29:48 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-839 I wish I ran a school system and could hire you to teach in my daughters' schools (mine are presently in the 8th and 2nd grade, respectively). I only just found your blog, but it's clear enough to me that you are a worthy and, indeed, intrepid educator. I hope you have great success wherever you land next; you bear serious and important gifts. Be well. In time, I hope, your intrepid qualities will be more rewarded than they are presently being punished. I wish I ran a school system and could hire you to teach in my daughters’ schools (mine are presently in the 8th and 2nd grade, respectively). I only just found your blog, but it’s clear enough to me that you are a worthy and, indeed, intrepid educator. I hope you have great success wherever you land next; you bear serious and important gifts.

Be well. In time, I hope, your intrepid qualities will be more rewarded than they are presently being punished.

]]> By: Karen Terrien http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-837 Karen Terrien Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:28:25 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-837 Dear Mr Raisdana, I am very sorry to hear about your release from ASD. I do not know what 'image' or 'material' was witnessed to result in your dismissal; all I know is that we are all paying the price for the loss of your instruction. You were about to help me step into the Intrepid classroom and learn all about what it had to offer. Your beacon of light has now been removed for the sake of 'reputation' and all is a little darker now. Why does 'Dead Poets Society' come to mind here? Good luck to you and wish us luck as well... Dear Mr Raisdana,

I am very sorry to hear about your release from ASD. I do not know what ‘image’ or ‘material’ was witnessed to result in your dismissal; all I know is that we are all paying the price for the loss of your instruction. You were about to help me step into the Intrepid classroom and learn all about what it had to offer. Your beacon of light has now been removed for the sake of ‘reputation’ and all is a little darker now. Why does ‘Dead Poets Society’ come to mind here? Good luck to you and wish us luck as well…

]]> By: Robert V http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-834 Robert V Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:13:29 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-834 Hey sir, Well yea heard what happend, I never had a class with your nor really had a conversation, but you seemed as a really cool person, and you were different because you seemed more relaxed and chilled about everything. I know you I could of learned quite a bit from you, maybe I can reading your'e blogs, there pretty neat. Keep on trekking man! The schools lost a true teacher, and its there loss, keep doing what you do best. Have a good one sir, RV Hey sir,

Well yea heard what happend, I never had a class with your nor really had a conversation, but you seemed as a really cool person, and you were different because you seemed more relaxed and chilled about everything.

I know you I could of learned quite a bit from you, maybe I can reading your’e blogs, there pretty neat.

Keep on trekking man!

The schools lost a true teacher, and its there loss, keep doing what you do best.

Have a good one sir,

RV

]]> By: Thomas http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-833 Thomas Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:12:28 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-833 Hi Mr. Raisdana. I hope you read this, 'cause it really means a lot to me that you know that I really miss you. I had journalism with you, 2nd semester, and you were my attendance leader for WWW. And I don't think I've ever leaned so much from one single person in my life, as you learned me. You reaaly motivated me to do certain things, which I never thought I should do. Now wher we've got a sub, I realized that I never really got to say godbye to you. I am deply sad that this is the way it ended, and I just rushed out the classrom that last day. The next day we had a substitude, and I just thought you were sick, but sunday we had this assembly where Ms. D was reading your letter to us, and I thought of all the things you tought me. I learned how to handle a camera, I learned how to use Google Docs, I learned the different types of shots, I learned how you should use proper lighting in your shuts, and I would for shure learn more from you if you'd stayed. But sadly you didn't, and I just want you to know these last things. Yours, Thomas D. P.S.: we all miss you, really! Hi Mr. Raisdana.
I hope you read this, ’cause it really means a lot to me that you know that I really miss you. I had journalism with you, 2nd semester, and you were my attendance leader for WWW. And I don’t think I’ve ever leaned so much from one single person in my life, as you learned me. You reaaly motivated me to do certain things, which I never thought I should do. Now wher we’ve got a sub, I realized that I never really got to say godbye to you. I am deply sad that this is the way it ended, and I just rushed out the classrom that last day. The next day we had a substitude, and I just thought you were sick, but sunday we had this assembly where Ms. D was reading your letter to us, and I thought of all the things you tought me. I learned how to handle a camera, I learned how to use Google Docs, I learned the different types of shots, I learned how you should use proper lighting in your shuts, and I would for shure learn more from you if you’d stayed. But sadly you didn’t, and I just want you to know these last things.
Yours, Thomas D.

P.S.: we all miss you, really!

]]> By: Mitchell http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/comment-page-1/#comment-831 Mitchell Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:28:16 +0000 http://englisheight.edublogs.org/2008/03/09/good-bye/#comment-831 Dear Mr. R, You were the first teacher that really listened to me and made me realise my abilities in English, I cannot believe such an appalling thing could happen to you. I just thought you would like to know that everyone (even some of the new kids that don't know you) in my grade and the year above is sad for you. I would just like to tell you, you're always welcome back!!! I just hope that the school realises what a great role model and fantastic teacher they are losing. ;( Dear Mr. R,
You were the first teacher that really listened to me and made me realise my abilities in English, I cannot believe such an appalling thing could happen to you. I just thought you would like to know that everyone (even some of the new kids that don’t know you) in my grade and the year above is sad for you. I would just like to tell you, you’re always welcome back!!! I just hope that the school realises what a great role model and fantastic teacher they are losing. ;(

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