Ben has been a student at Meadowbrook Elementary since the middle of his Kindergarten year. I remember walking in and thinking that I would never be comfortable at that school-it was so big and so foreign to me. But that was so not true! Jay and I have been active parent participants and have enjoyed watching Ben move through each grade. As I write this on the cusp of 5th grade graduation day, my heart is filled with pride and sadness all rolled up in one. I am proud of Ben and how he took on the year, participating in every thing a 5th grader could-safety, newsteam, student council, CI classroom volunteer, Battle of the books reader, a smart part in the school play Aristocats, going and having fun at science camp and so much more.
The sadness comes in waves for me. I am sad to see this stage of my boy's life ending. How did the years fly by so very fast? I am sad to say goodbye to a wonderful school with nurturing and caring teachers and staff. I am sad because I know that the teenage years are getting ready to knock on my door and soon the boy will be spreading his wings and leaving the nest. I am also sad for the next set of 5th graders because Ben's awesome teacher is retiring at the end of this year. Actually there are 3 of them leaving this year!
So... goodbye Meadowbrook. We'll be seeing you!
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