I hope everyone is enjoying The first few hours of summer vacation! I had a lovely last day of school with your children. 

I really had an amazing year with this class. I can truly say that each child is so bright, inquisitive and creative in their own ways, and inspired me to be a better, more creative teacher. While they supported each other in their classroom community, they supported me too. Every child played such a special part in our classroom community. 

I was particularly blown away at how they were able to treat each other with such respect and compassion.I reminded them today that I don't have a magical pixie dust that I can sprinkle on them to treat each other with kindness. It was all them with very little guidance. I get teary eyed just thinking of where these students will go in the future with such great attitudes and interpersonal skills. 

I'm already feeling sad thinking about going in tomorrow morning and having an empty classroom. I will miss their laughter and smiles every morning.

I know going up to the main school can be tough but I know from experience as a student myself and as a teacher, that these children will be fine. It won't always be easy, but I know they will be ok. 

In each student's report card envelope is I DVD with a slideshow of our year together. I hope they can look back and remember grade 3 with fond memories. If for some reason the DVD didn't burn correctly just send me an email and let me know. I can send you another. 

Thank you for all of your kind, thoughtful, and generous gifts. I feel spoiled! Also, thank you for all your kind words in cards. I really was touched reading them all when I got home tonight. 

Please keep an eye on your email next week. I will try to send some pictures from the year. 

If there is anything that you think your child may have forgotten, I will be in tomorrow and you can come to check.