It's the end of another school year

It's hard to believe another school year has come and gone. I asked Room 8 during our last week, to think back to the first day of 4th grade. Most of them said it didn't seem like a whole year had gone... someone said it seemed like it had been a week ago.

I reminded them of that first day... of me asking them how many were a bit nervous, and most people raising their hand.

It's been quite a year... exciting, fun, and definitely tragic. Room 8ers, I know, will never forget their 4th grade year. I hope they'll remember the fun times... I know they have grown and learned so much, more than a textbook could teach. This class has, in addition to academics, learned compassion. As much as I wish with all my heart tragedy had not struck Room 8, I hope that Room 8 will grow from this...that they will love and appreciate their family and friends more than they would have otherwise.

So I leave this 2008-2009 school year with a few snapshots taken the last few days of school...

Spegi
Kaia
Sarah
Shelby

Summer
Max
Riley
Marseya
Nathan
Parker
Wesley
Moriah
Ashley
Kobe
Brittany

Ms. H
Ashley and Kaia
Amy with Abby
Jonah... well, Jonah isn't exactly a Room 8er...but he's Kaia's adorable little brother... who I would hope would someday be a Room 8er!

Austin
Cowboy boots of Ashley and Mrs. J.... can you guess which one is which?
Brittany
Wait, here's another non-Room 8er. This is Jacob...another little guy I hope will one day be a Room 8er!
Kacey ( who hates to have his photo made), Ashley, and Sheldon (he wasn't a room 8er, but his sister was a few years earlier!)
Summer

Summer....again!

So Room 8, I hope you enjoy your summer vacation. I will try to post more photos later...I have ones Ms. H sent me of the marble machines and crazy hair day. So...check back...and remember to come by and say hi next year!