Today was the last of school for the year. It is bittersweet, this day, while I love these kids, and will miss them, it is beyond true that we all really need a break from school. The last few days are always difficult. We're trying to finish up things, trying to clean up things, and trying to say goodbye without really saying goodbye. I have to pretend not to notice all the whisperings and furtiveness as students pass things around to be signed by everybody. Then, when they are finished, a designated student or two bring me a note saying how much they love me, or that I am their best teacher ever, signed by everybody.
Today also ends my era of teaching fourth grade. I am moving to third grade in the fall, and while I don't mind really, I am anxious about the challenge. There are things that I really will miss, most of all working with Phil and Eric. We have been partners and friends for many years, and I just always sort of assumed that we would be forever. But times change, and this time has ended. i realized the other day that the students who just finished 4th grade will graduate the year I will retire. So... Onward for 8 more years.
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Retire? Old teachers never retire, they just forget to show up for attendance!
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