Today is the first weekend that my kids have been officially out of school. When I say “kids”, I am referring to my McCord kids. My son is well beyond elementary school age. I’ve reflected on the school year and personally, I believe that it went well. There are, of course, some things that need tweaking, but overall, awesome things happened! I associate well with having more positives than negatives. So, I am going to rephrase the previous statement…The school year was AWESOME!
I had the opportunity to meet and work with some amazing people. Their smiles, calm demeanor, and laughter made the school year pass quickly. Their objectivity and willingness to try new things ensured that our kids advanced academically. Their support and commitment guaranteed that our kids had many memorable experiences throughout the school year. Our PFC fulfilled its commitments, even when the going was rough. It’s quite a task to be a mom, work a full-time job, and then organize gala events for 300 or more. My kids, our Masterpieces, were my delight! I enjoyed getting to know the kids, working with them during Academic Block, and planning events that made them feel special. There’s nothing negative that I will take to heart about a single kid. Some make you laugh when they enter the room and some are more challenging than others, but they are just kids! They are “unique little people” who are developing cognitively, physically, and emotionally. Some kids need more guidance, and some need more attention. After all, if they were perfect, knew everything, and made good decisions all the time, they wouldn’t need us. I met wonderful parents and grandparents that were delighted to see their kids and grandchildren happy and enjoying school. I was grateful to have their support and delighted to see their smiles at our Masterpiece Ceremonies.
This is a “thank you” to the Marigolds that made this an AWESOME year for our MASTERPIECES! Enjoy the summer, you DESERVE IT!
