Saturday, July 20, 2013

Saying Goodbye Is Hard To Do!


 I officially got my 15 year service award, a nice watch with the Hays logo on it and my 15 year pin. Very exciting and also a bit surreal.  With all that excitement, also comes some sadness.  After 15 years at the same school, Kyle Elementary, I am leaving my position there to become part of a job share at another of the districts elementary schools.  I am very excited about working part time and being more available for my family.  However, I know that my time at KES was amazing and I have fond memories.   I learned a great deal about myself and I discovered the kind of teacher that I wanted to be.  I had lots of people that became wonderful mentors to me.




Outside my art room on meet the teacher night with my girls
Last year when we finally got to bring Lucy home from the hospital after being there for a month, this is what I walked in to see filling my dining room.  Letters, cards, artwork, food, gifts, flowers, and balloons!  Overwhelmed and grateful!

This was the first day of school this year.  My oldest daughter about to start 4th grade, and My youngest about to embarce on her adventure in Kindergarten!  

These are two of my specials buddies, Coach Pinckard and Mrs. Pena, holding my Lucy.  I'm sure going to miss them.  They were both here when I started teaching 15 years ago.  They will always be dear friends!  

Three of my sweet girls posing with me for a picture at the art show.

My Ellie getting one last squeeze from Ms. Pena, it brings tears to my eyes!


3 comments:

  1. Just found your site and wanted to say I've only just started looking and want to start creating with my students right away. What a gorgeous family you have and it seems, also a lovely staff to work with. All the best, Kim from Australia.

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    1. I always do the comments wrong! Sorry to repeat.

      Hi Kim! Thanks so much, I am for sure blessed with a great family. And yes, I was so fortunate to work with some amazing people at Kyle. I am new (1 1/2 Years) to my current school. Still creating friendships, hopefully I will be here for 15 years like I was at KE and I can create those same kind of bonds. Blessings to you! Shelly P.

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  2. Hi Kim! Thanks so much, I am for sure blessed with a great family. And yes, I was so fortunate to work with some amazing people at Kyle. I am new (1 1/2 Years) to my current school. Still creating friendships, hopefully I will be here for 15 years like I was at KE and I can create those same kind of bonds. Blessings to you! Shelly P.

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