We have made it…well almost. The seniors are done, graduating on Saturday. I am so proud of them; how far they have come, what they have accomplished, what they are off to.
But my juniors and I still have two more weeks. But that’s okay, it gives me a chance to encourage them to start their senior year off right. I get to get them set up for applying to colleges and getting the ACT or SAT done. All those wonderful senior things that help you to the next stage in life. I get to spend one on one time with them since I only have 5 to 13 students per class now.
But is all bittersweet…I love my students and I am excited to see them moving on. But at the same time it means I don’t have them any more. I won’t see their smiling faces every other day anymore…well my juniors I may see around but that just isn’t the same. I love these kids…they are now and will forever be one of MY kids. I don’t have children of my own but I can say I love each and every one of these kids as if they were mine. I soar when they do, I commensurate when they are down, I get frustrated when they get, well, silly is the nice way to put it. Do they drive me batty? Absolutely. Do they disappoint me? Occasionally. But they also bring indescribable joy and pride.
And at this the end of the year, I hope that I have effectively conveyed all of this to them. I hope that they know that no matter what Ms. O loves them and is here for them and is proud of them. I always will be.
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