The end is near

As this school year comes to an end, I can't help but think about the last day of school last year. As I dismissed my kids for the last time, I was furious. They were horrible that day and were just not listening. As I was walking down the hallways on the last day of school last year, I saw some of the other teachers crying and said how much they were going to miss their kids. All I could think was, "Good riddance!" Now, maybe that isn't the most positive attitude to have, but you didn't know my class last year!! :) Just kidding! They were a pretty good bunch of kids but they definitely had more bad than good days.
Anyway, this year has flown by and I have become super attached to this years class. Much more than the year before. I honestly think that some of that has to do with me and my better classroom management as well as me not flying by the seat of my pants on a daily basis. I am actually prepared for each day and that make it so much more smoother! I love it. As I was planning out our last day of school on Tuesday, I almost began to cry and thought, "What is wrong with me!" This is the last year that I will be teaching kindergarten. There is a one of a kind innocence about a 5 year old and I will never regret getting to be apart of that innocence for 2 years. My kids have been giving me more hugs lately. I ask why are they giving me and hug and they say, "Just because!" How awesome is that. Would a third grader do that? Would I want a third grader to do that? :)

Another reason I almost started to cry was this is my last year with the only team that I have every known. They have been my rock these past two years in more ways than just school. They were there for me this past year through everything that I have been through, no questions asked, no matter what. I love these girls more than anything and would drop whatever I was doing if they needed me too. I would hope that they know that. They are some amazing teachers that I have learned so much from and hope to continue to learn from. We are a crazy bunch and we all just seem to melt together. I don't think that I could have asked for a better teaching team and I definitely couldn't have asked for better friends. As I said, they are truly amazing. So, here we are:

 From left to right, Me!!, Nehal Elramly, Andrea Conroy, and Valerie Kaulsky!

Yes, two of us are named Valerie! We think it was just easier for our principal! I am going to miss seeing these girls all the time. It's not like we aren't going to be in the same building but I know that it just won't be the same! I am excited for my new team and look forward to what we grow together but I will always see this team as the best! We have accomplished so much and I am so proud of us!

I don't think that I am ready for this school year to end! I know that I am going to cry and I have never done that before! I guess we will see how my kids handle that! Well, have a great day all my positive penguins and stay positive!