I try not to work on my computer when kids are in the classroom...but with only a few days left and so much still to do, I had to get a couple emails out. Raiden came over, asking if I would play cards with him. I quickly brushed him off, saying I couldn't right now. A few minutes later, he was back, this time informing me he was going to write me a message. I didn't think more of it...in fact, when he finished it and placed it next to where I was working, I didn't even see it. As we began wrapping things up for the day at Home Time, Raiden asked if I saw his writing. "Gosh, Bud, I forgot to look!" And so I walked over to my desk, and found this beneath my computer:
These children are so dear! Writing is not something that comes easy to Raiden; he struggles to hold a pencil and form his letters correctly, but still gives it his all. To write a message is no small feat, and it makes this note all the more special to me. At this time of the year, I'm tired and frustrated and am so ready to hand these little gremlins on to the next teacher. And yet, they are also wonderful, and loving and sincere, and I will miss them all when they move onto first grade next year! Raiden in particular...
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