A Teacher’s Year

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May

Great Commencement Speeches

April 28th – May 4th

May 4th: May The Fourth Be With You (Jokes)

May 23rd World Turtle Day: Tips on How to Shellebrate® World Turtle Day® on May 23

June Jokes for Teachers

June 3rd – June 9th:

June 10th – June 16th:

June 17th – June 23rd:

June 24th – June 30th:

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is Super

July for Teachers: Focus on the Three R’s

July 1st – 7th: Celebrate the 4th of July

July 8th – 14th: RELAX: With so much being asked of teacher’s during the school year, it is very important to be able to relax and enjoy the summer months because the school year is just go, go, go.

July 14th Bastille Day: 101 Bastille Day Jokes

July 15th – 21st: RECONNECT: The summer is a great opportunity for teachers and educators to reconnect with family, friends, neighbors as well as hobbies and activities.

July 22nd – 28th: RECHARGE: The summer months are the ideal time for a teacher to get the energy level as close to 100% as possible. There is no excuse for not taking time for yourself in July. Take time for yourself so that you are fully charged on the 1st day of school.

August Tips For Teachers

September Jokes

Before the Students Arrive

Active Shooter Training:

Have a GREAT 1st Day Lesson: Create a lesson that students will love. On the 1st day there are a lot of rules and regulations classes. Whatever your content is, be engaging. Make is a class to remember and if a students gets the inevitable question “What did you do in school?” The student will share your memorable lesson.

Know Your Students: Many students will have learning modifications. Be sure to spend time before the 1st class familiarizing yourself with the needs of these students. It will help you on day #1 and day #180.

Seating Charts: Seating charts are a great way to start the year off on the right foot. This will allow a teacher to put a face tot he name. There are many creative ways to have a seating. Talk with your peers for ideas.

August 26th – September 1st (Professional Development Days 1 & 2): Teaching Tips for Professional Development Days: Fight Like Larry Bird to Get to Your Room: 

September 2nd – September 8th: (Week #1 Days 1 & 2) The 1st week back to school with students. With the Labor Day holiday, it is a 4-day week. Teachers need to have FOUR solid days with students to set the tone for the school year.

September 8th National Grandparents Day

Week of September 9th – September 15th: (Week #2 Days 4 – 9) The 1st full week of school. Drop / add period is usually done in high schools. It is a great week to establish routines for the year.

September 11th: #NeverForget #Honor911

  • Top 10 Websites for Teaching 9/11
  • 30 for 30 1st Pitch: On October 30, 2001, President George W. Bush stepped to the mound at Yankee Stadium to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series, just six weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That night the first pitch meant more than just “play ball.”
  • E:60: The Red Bandana: Ten years later: remembering the man who led over 12 people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11th – a former Boston College lacrosse player whose trademark was a red bandanna.
  • SC Featured: A 9/11 hero’s lasting impact on rugby: Mark Bingham saved countless lives by helping stop United Flight 93 from reaching its target, but it’s the lives he saved and those he’s impacted since that help to define his legacy.

Week of September 16th – September 22nd: (Week #3 Days 10 -14) The school year is starting to get into a routine. Students are getting sick. Some students are struggling to attend school for various physical and mental health reasons. Keep developing and delivering great lesson plans. Stay healthy and exercise.

September 17th Constitution Day

September 19th Open House & International Talk Like A Pirate Day

  • Top 10 Teaching Tips for a High School Open House

September 22nd: The 1st day of Fall. Jokes for the 1st day of Fall

Week of September 23rd – September 29th: (Week #4 Days 15-19) This is a great time to reinforce assessment and homework policies.

Week of September 30th – October 6th: (Week #4 Days 20-24)

October Lessons & October Jokes

Week of September 30th – October 6th: (Week #4 Days 20-24) Get the grades in the books. Assess the student’s skills. Continue to maintain classroom discipline. Collaborate with some colleagues.

Top 10 Teacher Tips for Back to School Nightrs (World Smile Day Jokes)

October 5th: World Teachers Day Jokes: Why did the teacher jump into the water?… She wanted to test the water! (Swimming Jokes for Kids)

October 6th: World Smile Day Lesson: Post Jokes on School Lockers (World Smile Day Jokes)

Week of October 7th – October 13th: (Week #5 Days 25-29) The last full week before Columbus Day. It is a milestone to get to this point. Try to avoid correcting over Columbus Day weekend.

Week of October 14th – 20th: (Week #6 Days 30-33) A 4-day week. Keep the students on track and be sure to have grades in a good place because mid-terms are almost here!

Week of October 21st – 27th: (Week #7 Days 39-43) This is the week for Chemistry teachers because it is National Chemistry Week sponsored by the American Chemistry Society. National Chemistry Week is celebrated from October 20th – 26th.

October 23rd Mole Day

October 23 – 31 Red Ribbon Week: Red Ribbon @redribbonweek

October 24th Food Day: Food Day is a Great Resource for Educators

Week of October 28th – November 3rd: (Week #8 Days 44-48)

Red Ribbon Week: October 23 – 31: Red Ribbon @redribbonweek

October 31st: Halloween Jokes for Teachers & Top X Accounts for Halloween

November Lessons & November Jokes for Teachers

November is a different month. It is a month with a lot of starts and stops. Election Day week, there is school on Monday, Tuesday off, and then 3 days of classes. November 11th is Veterans Day. A day that is celebrated on the date, so once again there is a disruption to the week. In some years, Veterans Day may result in a long weekend, but in most years it falls during the school week. Lastly there is Thanksgiving. This is a very short week. Some school districts go three days, and others go two with Wednesday being off. Additionally, parent conferences also are often scheduled during this month and a grading period often comes to a close. For high school teachers it is the end of the fall sports season and often the start of the winter season. It is a fairly chaotic month to say the least.

Week of October 28th – November 3rd: (Week #8 Days 44-48) This is closing in on the end of the term for high school.

Week November 4th – November 10th: (Week #9 Days 49-52)

Tuesday November 5th Election Day (No School in Massachusetts):

Week November 11th – November 17th: (Week #10 Days 53-56)

November 11th: Veteran’s Day: Veteran’s Day Quotes

Week November 18th – November 24th: (Week #11 Days 57-61) The final full week of school before Thanksgiving. Many teachers will celebrate Thanksgiving with family. This may involve hosting or traveling. Be sure to factor you plans as you prepare lessons and plan out tests.

Parent – Teacher Conferences: Bridging the Parent-Teacher Communication Gap

Geography Awareness Week: November 18th – 22nd

American Education Week: November 18th – 22nd

November 22nd (1963): JFK’s Assassination

Week #12 November 25th – December 1st: (Week #12 Days 62-64) Teaching Tips for Thanksgiving Week

November 28th, 2024 Thanksgiving.

December Jokes for Teachers / December Lessons

Week #14 December 2nd – December 8th: (Week #14 Days 65-69) It is hard to come back after Thanksgiving Break! So much food, so much family, so many friends. It is a short stretch, so get the students back to work and do what you can before Christmas Break.

Inclusive Schools Week: The theme for 2024 is “Every Voice Matters.” “This year’s theme, “Every Voice Matters,” echoes the fundamental belief that every individual has a unique perspective and contributes to the rich tapestry of our school communities.” from Inclusive Schools Network Website

Week #15 December 9th – December 15th: (Week #14 Days 70-74) The 2nd to last week before Christmas Break. This is one of the toughest weeks for teachers. Don’t Give Up! Don’t Ever Give Up!

Week #16 December 16th – December 22nd: (Week #16 Days 75-79)

December 21st: Winter Solstice

Christmas Lessons

  1. Christmas History Lesson: Bandaid Do They Know It’s Christmas?
  2. Christmas Lesson: Name that Christmas Tune
  3. High School Christmas Lesson: Christmas Trivia
  4. Christmas Lessons: High School Christmas Lessons
  5. Christmas Cheer: Larry Bird Understands the Meaning of X-Mas

Week #17 December 23rd- December 29th: (Week #17 Days 75-79) Enjoy time with family and friends. It is a nice time to get away from school completely. It will be there in a few short days. No correcting, prep, or emails to parents.

December 25th: Christmas

Week #18 December 30th- January 5th: (Week #18 Days 80-81)

December 31st: New Years Eve: New Years Eve Jokes for Teachers

January Lessons

Guest Blog: Teaching: Surviving the “Doldrums” of the School Year

December 31st: New Years Eve: Top New Years Eve Jokes

Week #18 December 30th- January 5th: (Week #18 Days 80-81) Plan for the Back from Break days. Consider how many days you will be teaching. This may vary from year to year. Also factor in how many students may not be in school due to family vacations.

Week #19 January 6th – January 12th: (Week #19 Days 82-86) This 1st full week of the calendar year. It is important for teachers and students to get into a routine for the stretch until February vacation.

Week #20 January 13th – January 19th: (Week #20 Days 87-91) The 2nd full week of the new year. Teachers should keep an eye on the end of the term grades, Martin Luther King Day Lessons, and the next school break. Wash your hands. Get your rest! Stay healthy!

Week #21 January 20th – January 26th: (Week #21 Days 92-95) It is a 4-day week filled with many great opportunities to do enrichment activities are Martin Luther King Day!

Governor Duval Patrick has declared Friday, January 25, 2013 as “Blackout Bullying Day.
Here are some articles and resources that explain the goal of the day and ways students, teachers, educators, schools, and communities can become involved.
January 26th: No Name Calling Day: Join Us to Black Out Bullying!

Monday January 20th: Inauguration Day

Monday January 20th: Martin Luther King Day

January 25th: Teachers, Participate in Read Your World Day Virtual Party Week #22 January 27th – February 2nd: (Week #22 Days 96-100)

February Lessons

February 5th World Read Aloud Day

March

February 24th – March 2nd:

March 3rd – March 9th:

March 10th – March 16th:

March 17th – March 23rd:

March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day

March 24th – March 30th: (5 weeks until April Vacation)

March 31st – April 6th (4 weeks until April Vacation)

April

March 31st – April 6th (3 weeks until April Vacation)

April 7th – April 13th (2 weeks until April Vacation)

April 14th – April 20th Teaching The Week Before April Vacation (1 week until April Vacation)

April 21st – April 27th April Vacation

April 19th, 1775: National Park Service @NatlParkService The Concord Hymn Read by William Jefferson Clinton

April 21st, 2025 Patriots Day:

April 22nd, 2025 Earth Day:

April 28th – May 4th

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