End of the year...

For School that is...

I always get sentimental on the last day of school. The students buzz with summer energy, push the boundaries since they know it's the last day, teachers are half in half out- trying to get the needed signatures for the sign out sheets and keep overzealous students from blasting right through the roof of the building on pure sugar highs (cokes, candy cake for the little ones, red bull and hormones for the big ones) -same effect.

But, there is a twinkle of achievement in their eyes. They know they will have fun this summer on a family trip to the beach, to visit family out of state, summer camp and sleeping late. Next year they will be one grade bigger, one step higher than now- one step closer to... well they're not sure to what yet... but just they know they want to be closer to it.

It's a whirlwind, it's a roller coaster, it's a kick in the teeth sometimes... it's a joy most of the time. Life- what a gift. Thank you for another year!

Good luck students.
May you always find your hearts values when things are new.
May you always find your family when you need support.
May you always find your dreams when you need an adventure.
May you always find your Guide when you are lost.