Where has the year gone?

Whoever coined the phrase “time flies when you’re having fun” must have been a 2/3 teacher at Parker School.

In September, Lynn and I welcomed a class of second and third graders to our rooms. The children entering on that first day were happy to see one another but at the same time somewhat tentative, even a bit anxious, perhaps wondering what second and third grade was all about and what their role in the class would be.

In the blink of an eye, it was June 10 and we were saying tearful goodbyes to these wonderful children. I cannot help but be struck by how much they have changed in such a short amount of time. Each child has added much to the collective whole; sharing ideas, demonstrating strength in new found skills, showing gains in the social/emotional area and marking milestones with shows of work, participation in the Peace Assembly, Pi Day, Read Across America Day, Shakespeare, and other class and school events. The amount of growth in each child has been tremendous, and it has been a gift to be a part of it.

Below are some pictures of some of the year's happenings-enjoy.

Wishing you a wonderful summer filled with special family times-Lynne