I can't believe another school year has come and gone. I always feel a sense of melancholy when the school year ends. It's true that even teachers enjoy summer vacation, but it's hard to part with the students after a year of hard work and good times. My favorite part of the last day is always the bus wave. All the teachers line up outside and wave to students on the buses as the buses leave. All you see are these smiling little faces and tiny hands coming out of the window. They are so excited for summer break, but they make sure you know they will miss you. I always get a little choked up waving them good bye.
This year was very special to me because I had the opportunity to teach at the school that my nephews attend. I didn't realize how awesome this situation was until I asked a first grader to walk in the hallways and he turned around and said, "Sorry, Michael's Aunt." I believe I am "Michael's Aunt" according to all first graders, instead of "Mrs. Tejera."
Michael was in first grade and Anthony was in fifth grade. A couple times a week they would stop in and say "good morning." I believe the biggest reason they came to visit me was because I gave them VIP access to my candy jar, but I'd also like to believe they enjoyed stopping to see me as much as I enjoyed seeing them. Anthony will be going to middle school next year, but Michael will continue mooching Starbursts and Jolly Ranchers from me next year.
I received VERY good news this week. Cedar Park Elementary had one full time position open and they offered me the position. It has been a crazy couple of months with applying for jobs, taking time off of work to attend interviews, and preparing for the end of the school year. I feel really blessed to have been placed. I am staying in the same classroom and I will continue teaching 3rd grade. Thank you to all the special people in my life who were praying for me. God is so good!
Until next time... be a blessing :)
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