School's Out For the Summer!

Last Friday was our last day of school before the summer holidays.  We had such a great time!  

The morning began with The Amazing Magic Show.  The Great Larry entertained us with his magic tricks.

The Great Larry pulling coins out of the air and from behind ears.

V. suggested the magic word should be Belly Button!

 

The yellow balls kept multiplying in E.'s hands.

 

The Great Larry asked for a show of hands and this is what he got.  It
definitely is a show of hands.

The magic wand kept going limp in A.'s hands.

We were a captive audience.

After the show Larry told us that our little yellow school was 'exceptional'.  He felt it the moment he walked up the walkway from the parking lot.  He was impressed by the natural outdoor environment, the bright classrooms, the staff and of course, the 'calm' children.  He has performed in many preschools and daycare centres and could not say enough about how beautifully our little students behaved and responded.  Although I don't know about 'calm', it was so nice to hear his words.  We are so fortunate each year to have such lovely children and supportive parents in our lives.


After the show we went outside to eat some popsicles and enjoy the hot summer day. Thank goodness for the shade of our tree! The children had fun playing What time is it Mr. Wolf?, tag and just enjoying each other's company.

Our last day together ended at lunch time.  Some children didn't want to leave.  Little 3 1/2 year old C. told her mom she always wanted to go to Mrs. P.'s school.  Even when she got big, she still wanted to go to Mrs. P.'s school.  C. herself told us:

C. on the right with her good friend M.

"I want to come here for 100 seconds!  That's a long time you know."  This truly made us smile.

It was hard to say goodbye to some families who have been with us for many, many years.  Instead of goodbye, we prefer to think of it as until we meet again.  Our former students and families know that they are always welcome at our school.  We have had so many visits from former students this year as well as news of their achievements.

Thank you to our parent community for your support and your belief in the work we have done with your children.  It has been both an exceptional and memorable year.  

V.'s and Z.'s mom was very busy creating this fantastic gift for the school.
It is so beautiful we don't want to take it apart!  Thank you.

Wishing all of you a summer full of adventure!  See you in the Fall.

School's out for the summer!