We are so PROUD of you kids! We wish we were giving you hugs as we say good bye to Kindergarten and welcome the upcoming year of 1st grade.
First picture of all of us together.
Below are a couple pictures that hit me one day at school a couple weeks ago. As you know, Beth and I have been in school a few times to get more materials prepped for you. While in school there has been a big emptiness that sits with us. The emptiness is not having you in the class to see every day. Not being able to give you a hug or a high five. Unable to play a game with you or teach you new words or watch you grow into your 6 year old selves. To share the excitement of your lost tooth or a fun experience you had when not at school.
Our calendar sits on the wall showing right where we left off. Looking at this reminds us of how far we had come as a Kindergarten class. It is also a reminder of how far we had left to go. Regardless it is a moment frozen in our classroom. A moment that we will remember when our lives changed to be where we are today. This also reminds me of how it is possible that YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!!! You can learn anywhere and you did! You kids have the ability to take on any challenge you want and we are PROUD of you for it. Keep it up!
Our Class Rules
Do you remember coming up with these rules?
Do you think you as a Kindergartner and a member of your family do all of these?
I know that after we made these rules, we saw all of you practicing all of these things.
Keep it up, whether at school, home, anywhere, you can be this person.
Check out your names and how you wrote them.
Do you write them the same now? What has changed?
Luke, diggin' the UNO game.
Who won?
Molly, taking some time to reflect and enjoy life!
What are you writing or drawing Molly?
Now that's a cool sit spot Molly!
On a tree, on the river! What a fabulous spot.
Molly getting in some hugs with her pup!
Everyone including your pets needs hugs. Hugs are powerful!
Ohh how we miss those hugs!
Molly found a birds nest. How many babies were it it?
A little comfy Lexia or Zern time. :-)
Luke hangin' at the beach!
I think he lost his legs!
Ava, getting some Auntie snuggles!
Willow and her sister hiking.
Did it take a long time to get there?
Willow too getting some snuggles in.
I see a pattern among friends.
Ryan, loving his sister and being helpful.
Hollis is totally diggin' this fishing thing!
What on your hook Hollis? Did you catch anything?
Ava snuggling her kitty.
Ava loves her brother.
More snuggles being spread around.
Ava found a itty bitty baby salamander.
First time Ava got to hang out at this culvert.
A place where family has enjoyed time spent here before.
Ava getting some riding in with her Mom and Nana.
First time for them all to go ride together.
Such a sweet moment! Can't wait to see what this looks like in 5 years.
Responsible rider! Nice work Ava. Good job taking care of your pony.
Nava spending some time with a chicken.
Is this your chicken Nava? Does she have a name?
Fun times at the river!
Cool rock Nava! How's the water feeling these days?
A different sit spot to sit and reflect. Check things out in a relaxing setting.
Pretty in pink Nava!
Laney, always getting time in outside.
I wonder if you are getting ready for some gardening?
Evelyn hanging out at the new picnic table she's been helping with.
Evelyn getting in some river time.
Biking fun!
More biking fun! Russell is loving it on his bike.
Buddy time!!!!
A little patio time with Laney!
Laney and her family, looks like they are doing some spring clean up, green up!
Nice job Fury fam!
Ahhh Miss Laney! Where are you headed?
A secret passage perhaps?
Ryan hard at work. Be careful Ry.
What were you using those pruners for?
Ryan having a good time biking!
Check out those marshmallows!
Ryan did you eat all of them or did you share with someone in your family?
Who likes marshmallows? Raise your hand!
Ryan sharing his brother during our Buddy Meeting.
Russell playing with his bubbles!!
Laney playing with her bubbles.
Morning meeting.....
What did you like about Kindergarten this year?
Beth - I liked how all the kids in Kindergarten were so kind and helpful and hard working. I am so proud of you all!
Fin - I liked how I learned to read.
Luke - I liked that I learned to read too.
Molly - I liked everything.
Renna - I liked being with friends.
Ava - I liked when we made pumpkin bread for the harvest dinner.
Nate - Math and art were my favorite parts.
Hollis- Recess!!
Gretta -I liked playing with my friends and will miss my teachers.
Tobin - I liked having recess. I liked a lot of it.
Laney - I liked my teachers.
Nava - I liked French class.
Evelyn- I liked visiting big buddies.
Sawyer - I liked everything.
Russell -I liked how Connie was so helpful.
Willow - I liked everything.
Connie - I liked making friends with all of you.
Messages from our friends!
You did it kids! You made it through Kindergarten during the wildest of times in your history. Have a fabulous summer. We will see you around and look forward to giving you hugs (or maybe elbow bumps) as you enter 1st grade!
BIG (VIRTUAL)HUGS!
A message from Jen's Friends
Hi Friends
Enjoy this video with your parents.
From the Mindful Education Summit
It is a great way of showing mindfulness.
Parents, I started a Blog in March and it has some parenting tips and resources you can check it out here. My Blog
Wishing everyone a Peaceful Summer.
Jen
