Tuesday SOL: Why write today?

I am participating in the
Tuesday Slice of Life.
All participants are writing about one moment, one part of their day.

A big thank you to Two Writing Teachers for providing this unique opportunity

for teacher-writers to share and reflect.

Why write today?

Because.

Because it's Tuesday,

and Tuesday means slicing.

Because when I walked,

the ideas and reflections flowed, and 

I know there's stuff to share.

Because I shouldn't let yet another week go by,

without a slice.

Because I have a bit of time before heading to the airport,

for a week of summer vacation in Bryce Canyon,

with my three sons, 

and my husband,

how fun is that?

Because.

Because this year's end,

and perhaps every year's end,

was frustrating and exhilarating,

magical and exhausting.

Because of all of those end of year traditions-

water play,

field days,

music concerts,

Learning Showcase,

yearbooks,

finalized data,

report cards,

portfolios,

goodbyes,

packed boxes, and

closed up classroom.

Whew.

Because this year's end added one new tradition -

saying farewell to our first class of eighth graders,

our first promotion ceremony. 

Because,

although we began our school

with preschool through third grade, 

six years flew by, and 

third graders become eighth graders, and, 

these young adults walk across the stage,

(look closely, you can still see children)

these young adults walk across the stage,

and out the door,

to high school and beyond.

Because.

Because,

somehow,

we have built a school.

Because every school year needs closure.

This one,

most of all.

Happy summer!