GRADUATION!

Today was the happiest and saddest day of my year. While we have three throw-away days to go, today truly marked the end of my first year of teaching. More importantly, my seniors, whom I have loved and nurtured and worked so hard for this year, graduated. My kids graduated! I was so proud of them as they stood on line and waited to process into the arena. When the valedictorian gave his speech, I nearly broke down (and I NEVER cry; even coming close is a major accomplishment for me). Their names were called, they flipped their tassels from right to left. They are my seniors... my graduates.