So Much More (A Poem for My Students)

Next week is our state testing. I wrote the poem below for my students and thought I would share it on my blog as well. Just an FYI: We will be testing on May 1 and June 2 is our last day of school.

So Much More:
You’re more than a score
More than a number
You are unique.
A class to remember.

I see the potential in you.
I see how you’ve grown.
I’ve seen your fears.
And the kindness you’ve shown

So when that day comes
To take the test
Realize you’ve been challenged each day
To do your best.

May 1^st is no different
Than day 1,
And when June  2^nd comes 
Your work isn’t done. 

It doesn’t start with the test
And doesn’t end there.
I want you to take what you’ve learned
And continue to share.

You don’t only have potential
You have so much more…
In my eyes you’re not a number -
You're not a test score.

You’re an artist
And a singer
A dancer
And believer
You’re a gamer
And a player
A friend
And truth sayer
You’re a daughter
And
you are a son
A unique individual
The only ONE.

But you just haven’t made
Your family proud
You innocently love life
And each day show me how.

You’ve cried for each other
And reminded me to smile.
You made an impact on me
That will last a while.

You’re a great class
Down to your core
Please know,
life’s not about
one
test
score.

-Written: April 5, 2014