Today was the final day of kindergarten.  What a wonderful year it was.  I am so thankful that Franny was placed with a teacher that understood her right away and was able to connect with her in a way that allowed to her have the best kindergarten year she could have.  I am amazed and overwhelmed at the growth she had both academically and emotionally, and I am thrilled at the incredible experiences she had.  And, while I would not change anything, it does make for a sad departure.  Yesterday, the kids had a small party that parents were invited to.  All the kids were saying that the end of the year was ‘bittersweet’.   Such a big word for six-year-olds—obviously a word discussed in class—yet so true.  Her teacher asked parents to stay away on this final day so that they could have their last time together as a class.  When Franny came home from the bus stop, I asked her how her last day was.  All I got out of her was that it was “bittersweet”.  And, all I could really think was that it really is….for all of us!

Kindergarten class of 2011

Student notes for their teacher

The first-grader-to-be!