Ending the School Year...

The end of the school year came during my blog sabbatical
(hee hee), but I wanted to fill you in on some highlights!

*Tanner finished up a fun year with all of his BEST FRIENDS at school! He absolutely LOVES going to school because he enjoys everything they do - snack, learning, lunch, playing, nap, snack - & he has learned so much this year.  He's constantly singing songs, repeating chants, & naming colors, numbers, & letters.  By far his fave part are his friends.  He talks about them (by name) ALL THE TIME.  I think it's the cutest thing!

*Taylor had a fabulous 3rd grade year.  He enjoyed having many great friends in his class & was blessed to have an awesome teacher.  He survived his first year of standardized testing & had straight As the entire school year.  So proud of him!

*Timothy made the smoothest transition ever into middle school & thoroughly enjoyed 6th grade.  He made some new friends, was invited to sit at the "popular" table at lunch (bring back memories?! Ha!!), & had some fabulous teachers.  He had lots of homework & some tough tests & assignments, but learned both lots of new things & how to balance his workload.  He made straight As & had perfect attendance the entire school year.  He also won the Outstanding Character Award for his class.  (I had several pics from his Honors Day, but can't get to them at the moment.  I'll add them to the post if/when I can; you can also see them if you follow me on Instagram @kbowens78). 
So proud of him as well!

*I finished up my TENTH year of teaching (6 at Edgewood & in 2nd grade)!! It's really hard to believe.  I had THE MOST FABULOUS class & group of parents this year.  They were so supportive & made me feel so special the entire year.  Check out how they surprised me on the last day . . .

I must also add that this year was bittersweet.  I decided to accept a new position at my school, so I will not be teaching 2nd grade anymore.  I'm sad to leave the grade & team I know & love so well, but I'm really excited about what's ahead!! I will be the new Reading Specialist at my school, which means I will work with all students & teachers K-5, closely with our assistant principal for instruction, & with reading data & intervention.  This also puts me a step closer to moving into administration.  I'll keep you updated on my new adventures...!!