Look out Middle School, Here We Come!!!

We have been dreading this moment all year long, but it is almost time to say "goodbye" to our wonderful 5th graders (Eric, Lexi, Tyrisha, and Tradarius) and wish them the best of luck in middle school!

In preparation for this major milestone in the lives of our 5th graders, Eric, Lexi, Tyrisha, Tradarius, Ms. Stowe, and Ms. Malcom took a trip to Veterans Memorial Middle School (the middle school that they will all be attending next year).

We were all very nervous upon arriving at the middle school. However, once we walked in the classroom and saw a few familiar faces (Avia, Kyla, and Tamya- the triplets that were in our class last year), we felt much better. Although Ms. Armstrong (the teacher) was out sick, her assistants were extremely kind and welcoming.

All of our students gathered around in a circle with all of the middle school students. In this circle, each student told the other students a little about themselves and what they like to do. The middle school students even told us their favorite things about middle school as well as how the middle school is different from elementary school. They also answered any questions that we had about middle school. In addition, one of the middle school students recited "Green Eggs and Ham" and Tyrisha sang "Over the Rainbow" for the class. Both of these performances were a great treat!

Tyrisha was "in heaven" once she saw the triplets. She has missed them so much this year and anticipated seeing them at the middle school. She immediatley pulled her chair up next to Avia's desk and had a big smile on her face the remainder of the visit! I think that she will have a great time in middle school!

This is a picture of our 5th graders outside of the middle school!

I love this picture and had to share it. Look out Middle School, Here We Come!!!

Tears come to my eyes as I think about losing this group of wonderful 5th grade students. However, after our visit to the middle school, I feel confident that they will be very happy next year. I am sure that they will bring just as much joy to their middle school teachers' lives as they have to mine!