Samples of our Teacher Retirement Poems
and
Teacher Tribute Poems
-
written by Mary Flynn
(Verses are excerpts from each
poem and are
not necessarily in the same order in the poems)
So, we invited Bette Midler and Barbra
Streisand
To join us here around noon.
They sent their regrets and the message reads:
"Good Luck Bonz…we'll do lunch again soon!"
And over the years, you have taught the
parents
Of the kids that you've now got!
Oh, that really MUST explain a lot of things, Sue...
Meeting "the kids of the kids" that you taught!
Retirement - Elementary School
teacher, retiring after teaching 33 years
Presented by the staff.
The poem is 16 verses long.
Ostensibly Alan we've got a problem
There are things that we need to mention.
Put away your Math Book and that calculator..
Now we've got your attention!
You’ve taught us well, it’s our opportunity now
To teach you in return.
There are some things that you need to know,
You’ve still got lots to learn.
But we think you’ve got potential Alan,
And we’ll persevere when put to the test.
We’ll help you to understand these concepts...
After all, we’ve been taught by the best!
Retirement - Continuing Education Math Teacher
Presented aloud by the students - framed
Poem is 16 verses long
We are truly proud to honor you, Mr. Thompson...
We see your passion for teaching each day.
The dedication you have shown to the profession
Has touched us in countless ways.
Poem for Teacher Appreciation and End of the Year
Presented by high school students to their Math Teacher
Poem is 7 verses long
These accolades you've received from your
students...
Goes beyond what words might say.
Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our children...
For your devotion every day.
Poem for Teacher Appreciation and End of the Year
Presented to classroom teacher from Smith Family.
Poem is 6 verses long
Our family would like to thank you
sincerely, Mrs. Jones.
For the hugs that came from your heart.
You've done so many things this year for both our girls...
We really don't know where to start.
And so, we'll begin with the voices of our children...
The truth spoken as children do.
Kate and Amy thrived in class because of your guidance...
We're grateful for their time with you.
Poem for Teacher Appreciation and End of the Year
Presented to First Grade teacher on behalf of twin girls.
Poem is 8 verses long
So David, you may
choose to call it RETIREMENT...
Since
your decision is already made.
But It’s a Fine, Fine
School
that you’re
leaving now…
Thanks to the teachers who teach Fourth
Grade!
But, just before we begin, we’d like to be
certain
That you have all your ducks in a row.
Please line them all up one more time now David…
And count them before you go!
Excerpt from a Principal Retirement Poem written for David P.
Retiring
after a 38 year career.
The poem is 13 verses long - presented by 4th Grade Teachers - framed
Gently
and firmly you have managed the classroom…
We understand how much you care.
And your sense of humor – a
requirement in teaching…
Is a gift which you readily share.
Excerpt from a Teacher Tribute Poem
Framed and presented to classroom teacher, from PTA.
The poem is 6 verses long.
Oh, your
secret is out now, Connie McAdams...
And no matter how hard you try
To pretend it's not true, to defend yourself
...
There's a rumor that you can't deny!
We heard you're a woman who "gets
around"
Yes, the staff was in disbelief!
But when we discovered that you are a traveler…
You can understand our collective relief!
Excerpt from a Teacher Retirement Poem
Presented by colleagues
The poem is 9 verses long.
And you'll be thinking of Andrew and Wendell,
Rex and the Coggin twins too.
You'll think back with fond memories of Marty
He's a teacher -- and that will HAUNT you!
Oh, you can sit around and just reminisce...
You'll reflect for a moment or two...
Remember Mr. Histon and the bathroom ceiling...
Where he put that old picture of YOU!
Retirement - teacher retiring after 33 years
presented by the staff
Poem is 17 verses long
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