Goodbyes

This week Savannah and I will be saying goodbye to our schools. On Monday, I start my new position as the teacher-librarian at a year-round elementary school that is 1 mile from our house. 

Saying goodbye is bittersweet. It has been a joy to work at my current school for the last 5 years. I truly love the students, staff, and library. On the other hand, it's a dream come true to have a shorter commute (an hour less each day), as well as to teach at the same school where Savannah attends (when she starts kindergarten in 2 years).

Since Savannah was 10 weeks old, she has attended a daycare that is 5 minutes from my current school. Over the last 3 years, Savannah's teachers have given her lots of love, attention, and instruction. Fortunately, Savannah has had a positive rapport with all her teachers. However, Savannah adores Ms. Carmen, her current teacher in the 3 year-old classroom. 

Ms. Carmen (and other teachers) affectionately refer to Savannah as "little teacher" and "little mama."  Savannah's teachers are convinced that Savannah will be a teacher someday (just like Mommy and Grandma Barbara). :-) Ms. Carmen says that Savannah follows directions really well and always helps clean-up the room. On the playground, Savannah tells her friends to get in line, listen to the teacher, and put away their toys...and the other kids listen to her. :-)   Savannah also takes care of her friends by hugging them or comforting them when they are crying or hurting. We'll miss the fantastic staff at Savannah's school!

Ms. Carmen and Savannah

In her classroom, Savannah stands in front
of the letter "S" (for Savannah):

During "circle time," Savannah sits in her assigned spot 

to listen to a story or sing songs.

Savannah sits on the flower with her name.

Savannah's Hand Print

As a farewell gift, Savannah's friends made the card 

below with their hand prints:

Caraline, Ms. Carmen, Ms. Jessica, Jack, and Adler

Dylan, Eliza, Olivia, Kelann, Brandon, Marlee, Grayson, Jake