Today was the last day for students. It was bittersweet for me as there were a few kids in my 6th hour that really ruined the ambiance. But overall there were some wonderful young people this year.
One student, Valese M, came by before my first class and presented me with a large Starbucks "Toasted Almond Latte" and a small bag of strawberries. She is in my last period. The coffee was delicious but I zipped it cautiously because I didn't want to have to run to the restroom every hour. I've gotten so used to being the one passing out candies or cookies, that getting something back as thanks threw me off guard.
I gifted two juniors, who suffer from low-economic status, each a $10 Taco Bell gift card. They were so touched they both hugged me openly in the hallway.
And of course there were many fun seniors graduating later today that are going to enter a vicious world once they are on their own.
This was my last full-time year. I will be retiring officially by next school year.
Tomorrow I clean out my classroom and turn in the keys.
And then after Memorial Day I will be making medical appointments to fulfill my annual Medicare physical exam. I will also make an appointment for Wolfie to see why he has been limping for the last two weeks. If he's diagnosed with arthritis, I want him to get the proper pain medications. Gretel will get her three-year rabies in July and then all the dogs will be UTD on the required vaccines.
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