It isn't the end just yet. We still have three weeks to go. I know it will breeze by fast. We're preparing for graduation, end of the year video packages are in the works, diplomas are being made, and caps are being measured. Before we know it, summer vacation will be here and the 2013-2014 Pre-K 108 kids will just be a memory of good times. I hope I've left a great impression on them.
My second year of teaching is coming to a quick end. I have been blessed with another great group of kids. Depending on the group, students can really make the year go by really slow or breeze by almost too quickly. I am sad to see this group go and have mixed feelings about the new group of 3 and four year olds in September. My goal on the last day of school is to say my goodbyes without crying. Last year, I could hold it together until I read a card from one of my students' parents. It was a really touching note. Every time I thought about it or looked at the student, I would tear up. I promise this year's end will be different! It has really been a great year. Looking back at how blessed I was with donorschoose.org this year, I only wished my first year students had the opportunity to enjoy the things my current students experienced. I plan to make each year better than the previous. Can't really get to the "Here" without starting from the bottom. Last year was defined by puppets inspired by Avenue Q and cardboard robot making projects. This year was the year of Donorschoose. What will define year three? As the year comes to an end, I can only describe my feelings as bittersweet. Sad to see my kids move on to kindergarten but extremely happy to start the Summer of Andy: Part 2. I've began running more and more now that the weather is warmer. Today is National Running Day. With our school having a few marathoners, e-mails were sent out to encourage people to run, regardless of experience. Seven faculty members showed up. The five regulars that make up our running club; Mr. Groff (principal), Mr. L (science), Ms. Mark (kindergarten science), Ms. Esther (kindergarten), and myself were joined by two new faces; Mr. Woodburn (3rd grade), and Ms. Tautonico (2nd grade). Summer of Andy: Part 2 has commenced with a strong start. I've decided to take the summer off again, only subbing for CAPA summer camp when I'm needed. Who knows if I'll ever decide to work the summer again. It's really nice to have off to work on myself. End of the summer brings the same bittersweet feeling. Sad to see the summer end, happy to start the new year, but also anxious about the new group. Will they be good? Will I have any crazy parents? Two good years, I'm due for a bad one, right? Hopefully, we'll go for the hat trick of good groups in this coming September.
It isn't the end just yet. We still have three weeks to go. I know it will breeze by fast. We're preparing for graduation, end of the year video packages are in the works, diplomas are being made, and caps are being measured. Before we know it, summer vacation will be here and the 2013-2014 Pre-K 108 kids will just be a memory of good times. I hope I've left a great impression on them.
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