It was a week of lasts. Last day in the classroom. Last day of teaching. Last recess. Last clean up day and year in review staff meeting. Last time to be with teachers and staff who have retired. Last set of thank you notes written. Last newsletter.
Today we continue the task of packing up after 24 years. And next week we will move the whole kit and caboodle to our new school. And then we will go on vacation for a bit as we look forward to the firsts.
First order of paint and paper to be unpacked and put away in our new supply closet. First days in our new classrooms. First staff meeting with our K-6 co-workers. First time taking our preschoolers to the library. First recess on our brand new playground.
An ending, with a new beginning. This seems to be the theme of your life lately (as I’m thinking about your bride). It’s interesting how we rarely can see both of those things at once. Most of the time, I only am looking at the endings, without seeing the beginnings of whatever is taking its place. You have a unique vantage point this year, and thanks! for sharing it.
Elizabeth
How exciting Juliann,
It sounded at first like just an end and it will be thrilling to read about your fresh start in the Fall. I love that fresh start. Makes teaching so exciting and for you even more exciting. More computers????
Bonnie
“You’ve only just begun!” What a great way to end a year and start anew!