The Last Day of First Grade

Monday was the last day of school. It looked very different from previous years. I was so thankful to get to see my students and tell them to have a happy summer. Even though the end of this year has been completely different and new to us all, I like to reminisce and think about the year as a whole. Not just the past 2 1/2 minutes. The first graders had a terrific first semester. We were able to enjoy book character day, fall festival, Thanksgiving program, Christmas festivities, and candlelight. The beginning of the spring semester was full of getting ready for grandparents’ day and preparing for the busyness of spring. While we anticipated a busy spring, clearly our plans were changed for us. I can definitely see the blessing in slowing down and taking time to be with your family and those you love. We will look back on this time and grieve the loss of loved ones, but we will also remember with joy this special time we were able to spend with our families. I look forward to having my classroom full of happy excited first graders again. I’m thrilled that this precious bunch of students will get to enjoy second grade in the fall and I will still get to see them every day!

Happy summer!

Claire