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TEARFUL GOODBYE + SCAVENGERS

June 8, 2012 by teacherideafactory

We had a super turnout our First Grade Awards Night this evening.  The classroom was packed and the kids were all “prettied” up.  Before the night got underway, I began to launch into my annual thank you speech and the moment I opened my mouth, I turned into a blubbering idiot.  I cried like a baby when I talked about this extra special class.  I managed to get it under control by the time I finished, but it took multiple stupid jokes to get me there :).  The icing on the cake . . . how could there be more you ask?  I have the super’s son.  Oh yes, I bawled in front of my BIG boss.  MORTIFYING!!  However, my words were genuine and every single teardrop was filled with love.  I think the parents and kids felt that.  We’ve got .5 more to go and I know I’ve got more in me.   I definitely will be wearing my darkest sunglasses during our final trip to the bus line tomorrow.  
Today was such fun.  The kids participated in my student scavenger hunt and enjoyed every minute of it.  I loved watching them rush from card to card as a team to READ (yes, read) those words out loud with ease.  My buttons were popping.  Can you tell . . . I like this group just a little bit?!!??!

If you are interested in snagging this fun end of the year Student Scavenger Hunt pack, it is currently available in my TPT Store for free.  It comes with both pre-made and blank sets of task cards! 
Well . . . I am calling it quits tonight my bloggy buddies.  Short and sweet.  My plans are still a little “fuzzy” for our last day, but I am tuckin’ myself into bed ASAP and I’ll iron ’em out in the am!  Thanks so much for visiting and I’ll see you tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

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Comments

  1. Heather at Teach It Today! says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:02 am

    Good luck tomorrow and have fun!

    Heather

  2. Stephanie says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:02 am

    The parents will appreciate your sincere emotions! Happy last day Friday!!

    โค- Stephanie
    Falling Into First

  3. S. Simpson says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:03 am

    What a fun end of the year activity. It looks like your kids had a great time. Have an awesome last day.
    Stacy

    simpsonsuperstars

  4. Lisa at Stories From Second says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Have a wonderful last day today, cherish the time left with your sweetie pies!
    Lisa
    Stories From Second

  5. teacherideafactory says

    June 8, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks ladies . . . I will take every moment I can get with these sweeties ๐Ÿ™‚ Last one to the buses today for sure!

  6. Christina Bainbridge says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Sounds like you had fun! I have my principal's daughter- so I know the feeling!

    Hope your last half is awesome!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Christina
    Mrs. Bainbridge's Blog

  7. Susan Moran says

    June 9, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I got my giveaway package in the mail and I LOVE it!!! Thank you so much Kelley!!!

    Susan
    T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)

    • teacherideafactory says

      June 9, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      You bet my friend!!! So glad you like all of the goodies ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. ~dani~ says

    June 9, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Just downloaded the scavenger hunt! Thanks for visiting me over at It's Grow Time!

    I'm your newest follower!

    dani

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