last days

The last days of the school year at ICS are traditionally VBS days for the elementary. Since we have half days that week with the high school students taking exams, it works well for the elementary schedule. This year's theme was "Weird Animals: how Jesus' love is unique and one-of-a-kind" Students learned about how Jesus loves us even when we are left out, afraid, confused, and do wrong. It was a fun way to end the year together.

The last official day is reserved for class parties and awards. With it being a half day, it is a challenge to get everything in to the shorter schedule.
I had been working on a video gift for my students of pictures of them this year. A coworker showed me how to upload it to youtube even! So, i'm feeling pretty tech savvy now.

This group of kids has been fun, and I will miss them lots. Most are returning next year, so I'm thankful to keep that connection going through another year.

Here is the video of my awesome eight.