The week before school is out...

     A crazy time for any teacher... with end of year checklists, meetings, conferences, testing, packing, and lets not forget the biggy- TEACHING! How do we manage? I'm not sure I can answer that question, somehow we always seem to get it done, whether you're an early riser or a stay late kind of teacher. Personally, with two wee ones at home getting out of here in the morning is nothing short of a miracle! So, I am that stay late sort of teacher, while the kids play at daycare I'm frantically trying to get everything settled and ready for the end of school. My students have been amazing and I am so proud to send them on to second grade! They ask me daily, "Can't we just stay here with you?", or "Do I really have to leave you?". There's that old saying, about baby birds leaving the nest. I feel like the mama bird... their wings are perfect for flying! I hope that all of you enjoy the last week of school and remember that, although bittersweet, you have made a difference in each and every one of your students' lives. Now is is time for a well deserved celebration and rest! Have a wonderful night! Happy inspiring!